PAWS NY Partners with NYC Aging for Volunteer Connections

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The two groups will collaborate to connect NYC Aging volunteers with PAWS NY clients and pets across New York City.  NEW YORK, NY – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has partnered with the New York City Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) to connect with the agency’s ­­network of volunteers to provide support to PAWS…

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Presenting the PAWS NY Annual Report for FY 2022

Impact Infographic: During the fiscal year 2022, PAWS NY helped a total of 229 New Yorkers, including 72 clients & their 91 pets with our Housecall Program. Trained 859 new volunteers in all five boroughs of NYC. Coordinated 96 veterinary visits, worth a retail value of $29,909, and more!

PAWS NY is pleased to share its Annual Report for the 2022 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2022. Click here to download the full report. 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…

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PAWS NY Receives Additional $25,000 from ASPCA

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Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY received an additional $25,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), expanding on its support from 2021. This grant will provide general operating support, allowing PAWS NY to continue to deliver critical pet care programs and services to New York City’s most…

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Hispanic Heritage Month Resources

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Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 each year. This national event traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities while celebrating the heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.  September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa…

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National Preparedness Month 2021

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September is National Preparedness Month! PAWS NY encourages you to take time to make emergency plans for you and your family, including your pets. Last week, PAWS NY participated in the NYC Office of Emergency Management‘s Protecting One Another: Pets and Service Animal Preparedness Fair in Union Square. Other local animal welfare organizations participated as well,…

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The Importance of Grooming to Pet Health

Anyone who has had a long-haired cat or extra fluffy dog knows the importance of grooming and how it can impact a pet’s health.  Many of PAWS NY clients have trouble keeping up with grooming their pets, which is why we work to provide volunteers to routinely help with such tasks, in addition to cleaning…

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PAWS NY Receives $25,000 ASPCA Grant

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®). The ASPCA grant will provide general operating support, allowing PAWS NY to continue to deliver critical pet care programs and services to New York City’s most vulnerable residents, allowing them…

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Partner Spotlights for National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

The first full week in November marks National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. While PAWS NY works to help keep pets out of the shelter system, we do work with several shelter partners across the city. Today, we want to say THANK YOU to our shelter partners, and give a special shoutout to two of them:…

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PAWS NY Partners with Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.

Calling all coffee fiends! If you enjoy a great cup of coffee with a side of adorable pups, we have the thing for you.  PAWS NY has partnered with Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. to receive a 15% discount on all of their coffee products, plus the company will donate 10% of the sales using…

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Harlem Doggie Day Spa Provides Grooming Services to PAWS NY Clients

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has partnered with Harlem Doggie Day Spa during the month of June to offer grooming services to PAWS NY clients across the city who have been unable to get their dogs groomed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brian Taylor, the owner of Harlem Doggie Day Spa who is also known…

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