Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
COVID-19 Update: September 2020
Six months after the initial shutdowns in New York City, the COVID-19 pandemic is still making an impact on our city and organization. PAWS NY CLIENTS AND PROGRAMS The PAWS NY leadership and Board of Directors are discussing how we can resume our Housecall Program, which was suspended in March. We’re working on safety protocols…
Read MorePAWS NY Receives COVID-19 Funding from Bridgepoint
Private equity group Bridgepoint has donated $22,875 to PAWS NY to support the organization’s COVID-19 efforts, including increased support through our Pet Pantry and Foster & Emergency Care Program. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company created a Hardship Fund dedicated to frontline COVID-19 relief causes in local communities where the company operates.…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update: July 2020
It’s been four months since the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City. PAWS NY has been working tirelessly to provide for our clients and pets, continue operations, and fundraise for the organization. While our Housecall Program is suspended for the time being, there is still plenty to do. Scroll down to read a…
Read MorePAWS NY Offering Virtual Volunteer Orientations
With New York City’s stay-at-home orders, PAWS NY continues to connect with potential volunteers via virtual trainings. NEW YORK, May 21, 2020 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is offering Virtual Volunteer Orientations via Google Meet, allowing interested individuals to learn more about the organization and participate as a volunteer in the future. Upcoming Virtual Volunteer…
Read MoreNYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES NYC COVID-19 PET HOTLINE
NYC Emergency Management and Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare partner with animal welfare groups to provide a safety net for people’s pets. UPDATE on 9/22/2020: The NYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline has had significant reach, impacting over 17,000 animals since it began on April 20, 2020. As time has progressed, the volume of need, specifically, COVID-related…
Read MoreHow has PAWS NY supported our clients during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, PAWS NY has been working tirelessly to provide pet food deliveries, as well as emergency vet care and foster services, to our clients across New York City. PAWS is not just continuing with these services, but increasing support during this crisis. Dolly and Max are two loveable pups that call Sara their dog-mom!…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Animals FAQs from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare
Here at PAWS NY, we recognize that pets are a part of the family. As members of your family, they should be included in your preparations and emergency planning process. Below are links to two PDFs — one in English and one in Spanish — with advice for how to prepare for COVID-19 if you…
Read MoreHow Can I Help in the Midst of the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Outbreak?
In order to protect the health of our clients during this crisis, PAWS NY has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend volunteer visits through our Housecall Program. Nevertheless, we need your help as our other programs are operating at increased capacity, and we are working hard behind the scenes to make sure our clients…
Read MoreUpdates Regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
See below for a message from PAWS NY regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. The safety of our clients and volunteers is of paramount importance to us. What PAWS NY is Doing No one in our community has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Effective today, we are suspending Housecall visits to all clients. Please know that this was…
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