From the Letter from our Executive Director and Board Chair:

As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply thankful for the incredible support from our community. Your dedication to our mission of helping New Yorkers stay with their pets has made a profound impact. Together, we have enhanced the lives of so many. We’re excited to share highlights in Fiscal Year 2024’s Annual Report, showcasing the initiatives made possible through your generosity.

This past year was a busy one for PAWS NY, as we continued to expand our programs and reach across New York City. We hired Will Braithwaite as our new Communications Manager to help with outreach both in-person and online, and began hosting monthly pet pantry food distribution events thanks to a generous grant from The Brady Hunter Foundation.

Additionally, PAWS NY once again hosted our annual Barks & Blooms Spring Benefit at the Monarch Rooftop, raising $70,000 thanks to the generosity of our community. We also participated in more than 11 community service events across NYC and were featured in multiple press spots including an article in Authority Magazine on the mental health benefits of having a pet in old age, a volunteer spotlight/write-up in the West Side Rag, and a TV spot on BronxNet TV that highlighted our programs.

A highlight of the year was when pop star Cyndi Lauper shared our post about our Barks & Blooms Benefit on her personal Facebook page!

On behalf of the staff and board at PAWS NY, we thank each and every one of you for your support and partnership. None of our work would be possible without you and our incredible network, and we are proud of all that has been achieved. You inspire us every day!

Click here to download the PDF of the full Annual Report.

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From the Letter from our Executive Director and Board Chair:

As the team at PAWS NY reflects on the past year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the unwavering support of our generous community. Your commitment to our mission of keeping New Yorkers in need together with their beloved pets has made all the difference. Together, we have truly helped to improve the lives of all we serve. That is why we are pleased to present this year’s Annual Report with a summary of all the impactful initiatives that we were able to provide to the NYC community due to your generosity.

This past year was a busy one for PAWS NY, as we continued to expand our programs and reach across New York City. We hired Elia Rangel as a new Intake Coordinator to help with outreach in the outer boroughs, and Adrianna Ruiz joined the team as Foster Administrator, helping with Hospital Respite foster cases and launching the new Substance Use Recovery Program.

Additionally, PAWS NY once again hosted our annual Barks & Blooms Spring Benefit at the Monarch Rooftop, raising more than $168,000 thanks to the generosity of our community and a special gift from the ASPCA. We also participated in more than 16 community and volunteer service events across NYC, debuted an animated short created by Klick Health called The Bridge, and saw some great press coverage from PIX11 News, All for Animals TV / 1010WINS, and more.

On behalf of the staff and board at PAWS NY, we thank each and every one of you for your support and partnership. None of our work would be possible without you and our incredible network, and we are proud of all that has been achieved. You inspire us every day!

Click here to download the PDF of the full Annual Report.

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We consistently appreciate the support and dedication of the amazing PAWS NY community. Your steadfast commitment to our work has helped us to successfully navigate the turmoil brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is inspiring to work alongside you as we strive to help people and their beloved animal companions remain together as families.

The highlight of the year was the reopening of the PAWS NY Housecall Program, which had been suspended for 18 months. This phased reopening of our cornerstone program began in September 2021, and we implemented new protocols to ensure the safety of all our clients and volunteers. Our team worked diligently throughout the year to bring PAWS NY and our fantastic volunteers back into the homes of those we serve. We are so proud of our staff, clients, and volunteers for helping to ensure this challenging implementation was such a success.

Another accomplishment was the return to an in-person Spring Benefit. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to come together in person with friends for the first time in more than three years. As we celebrated together with the beautiful NYC skyline as our backdrop, PAWS NY experienced a record-breaking fundraising event, helping us continue to serve New Yorkers and their pets as we move into 2023 and beyond.

On behalf of the staff and board at PAWS NY, we thank each and every one of you for your support and partnership. None of our work would be possible without you and our incredible network, and we are proud of all that has been achieved. You inspire us every day!

Click here to read the full Annual Report.

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