We can’t believe September is almost here! If you’re looking for fun pet-friendly events to attend this fall, check out some of the NYC-based events and activities below.

Plus, you can always sign up for an upcoming Virtual Volunteer Orientation to get involved with PAWS NY this year too!

Must Love Dogs and Comedy
Boris & Horton, 195 Avenue A, Manhattan
September 16 & 30 from 7-9PM
$20 Suggested Donation

Enjoy an evening of laughing and “sniffing”? Come join Boris & Horton for their pet-friendly comedy show, where you can meet other comedy lovers—and dogs!

Dog Beauty Pageant – Hairy Paw’ter & the Game of Bones
THE BARONESS burgers + beers, 47-18 Vernon Boulevard, Queens
September 28 at 6PM
Free!

Come join a fantasy-themed dog beauty pageant and photo session, where you and your pet can enjoy some great music, goodies, and much more. 

Petzey Wellness Tour
Seaport Square at Pier 17, 89 South Street, Manhattan
September 18 from 1-4PM
Free! 

Petzey is bringing the future of pet wellness to New York, including pet massage, healthy treats, pet portraits, and more! Plus, PAWS NY will be at this event, so come by to say hi!

If you want more pet-friendly events, check out our friends @dogspotted! You can follow them on Instagram or visit their new events website for pet events year-round!

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Whether you want to laugh with your dog, buy some pet products, or help animals in need, we have several pet-friendly events to share with you all today! 

Learn more about these events below!

Must Love Dogs & Comedy
Boris & Horton in Manhattan
Friday, August 5, 7-9pm
Suggested Donation: $20

Would you like to join a night of laughing and sniffing? If so, check out dog-friendly cafe Boris & Horton for some fantastic storytelling and stand-up comedy. You and your pup are both invited, so get ready to laugh all night long!

Artists Open House: Dog Days of Summer 
Atelier Canal in Brooklyn
Saturday, August 6, 1-5pm
Free!

Meet and mingle with artists whose work is featured at the Atelier Canal’s pop-up shop in Brooklyn! All artwork at this open house will specifically celebrate the love we have for our pets—plus wine, beer, and fizzy drinks! 

Meet & Eat National Dog Day with Animal Haven!
Moxy East Village in Manhattan
Friday, August 26, 4-6pm
Free!

Celebrate National Dog Day by helping Animal Haven find homes for some friendly pups. Moxy East Village hosts this adoption event, which will also feature snacks like hot dogs! 

If you want more pet-friendly events, check out our friends @dogspotted! Follow them on Instagram or visit their new events website for pet events year-round! 

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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 Orientations will be held on Thursday, May 28, Wednesday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 23, and interested individuals can register for these events via Eventbrite.

“Volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and we rely on our extensive and committed network to carry out our important work,” said Rachel Herman, PAWS NY Founder and Executive Director. “By offering our Volunteer Orientations online, we can continue to train and connect with volunteers who will be ready to jump into action as soon as it’s safe to do so.”

All potential volunteers must go through orientation, and then can get connected with any of PAWS NY’s volunteer opportunities:

• Housecall Program: provide care for a client’s pet in their home, such as dog walking or helping with the litter box
• Pet Pantry/On-Call Program: collect/distribute pet food/supplies, become a Pet Pantry Sponsor, transport pets to the vet, and other one-off client needs
• Foster Care: foster an animal in your home when a client is hospitalized
• Events and Outreach: assist at events and help to raise awareness for our mission
• Professional Expertise: offer your unique professional skills to help grow our organization

On March 17, PAWS NY suspended its in-person Housecall Program, in order to protect the health of its clients and volunteers during this crisis. The organization will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on New York City as it makes decisions about the program, and will work to prepare a group of new volunteers to help in the future.

“Through the NYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline, we’re hearing from hundreds of New Yorkers every week who are concerned about their pets during this crisis,” said Program Director Carrie Nydick Finch, who serves as PAWS NY’s representative on city-wide pet programs. “When lockdown restrictions are lifted, we expect to hear from potential new clients who have heard about our services in recent months. These Virtual Orientations will allow us to train and prepare a strong team of volunteers ready to support them when the time is right.”

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About PAWS NY

The mission of PAWS NY is to help New York City’s most vulnerable residents remain with their pets by delivering critical programs and services through a community of partners and volunteers. Our programs help keep pets in their homes while protecting and promoting the human-animal bond that is so physically and psychologically valuable to our clients.  Thus, our motto: helping people by helping pets. To learn more, visit www.pawsny.org.

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