Staff Spotlight: Will

Will cuddles a cute tabby across his arm

We’re excited to welcome Will Braithwaite to the PAWS NY team as our new Communications Manager, overseeing all elements of marketing and communications for the organization. After seeing the strong bond between his grandfather and his dog Dolly, Will is thrilled to work for a place that supports people and their pets. “I knew I…

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Adoption Needs at PAWS NY

Help PAWS NY Find Fur-ever Homes for Gigi and Baby Boy! Sadly, two longtime clients of PAWS NY passed away recently, and we are looking for a new home for their sweet pets: Gigi and Baby Boy. Are you interested in adopting either of them?  Sweet Gigi is a senior Shepherd Mix who is super…

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The PAWS NY Annual Report for FY 2023

An infographic that says "This fiscal year, PAWS NY... - Helped 322 people and 413 pets through our various programs and services - Volunteers made a total of 16,200 visits to help clients & pets during the year - Provided 2,524 days of foster care for 53 pets - Donated 7,061 pounds of pet food and supplies to our clients and pets - Coordinated 96 vet visits at a cost of $37,096, for a retail value of $43.076" Included around the infographic are illustrations of people interacting with dogs and cats.

PAWS NY is pleased to share its Annual Report for the 2023 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2023. Click here [PDF] to download the PDF of the full report. 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…

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Volunteer Spotlight Videos for International Volunteer Day

A man with brown hair coming out from under a baseball hat in glasses and a zip-up hoodie, kneels on some turf to pet and snuggle a brown dog.

PAWS NY recently announced that it has trained more than 5,000 volunteers since we started the organization, and as part of that celebration, we shared some inspiring volunteer stories as videos on social media. In recognition of International Volunteer Day today, we’re sharing those videos below. Keep scrolling to learn more about Kathryn, Samuel, Heather,…

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The Benefits of Volunteering

An older woman in all black sits in her wheelchair in the doorway of her apartment building. She hands the leash of her dog, a Golden Retriever, to a young Asian man who is volunteering to help her.

PAWS NY is always looking for dedicated volunteers all over New York City who want to give their time to help their neighbors care for their pets. But what’s in it for the volunteers? Turns out, there are lots of amazing benefits of volunteering! Stress Relief According to the Mayo Clinic, “Volunteering reduces stress and…

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Staff Spotlight: David

David, a white male in a Seattle Mariners cap, grey jacket, and jeans, holds two older dogs while standing on a beach.

The PAWS NY team is growing, and we recently hired David Merrell as our Institutional Giving Manager, focusing on grants and other forms of institutional support. After working in both banking and creative writing, David eventually ended up working as a grant writer, which combines fundraising and writing—and helping others! A proud dog guardian, David…

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PAWS NY Releases Spanish-Language Video as Part of Maddie’s Fund Open Arms Challenge

The organization continues its outreach to Spanish-speaking New Yorkers, after releasing a webpage and printed materials in Spanish for those in need.­­­ NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY debuted its first Spanish-language promotional video this month, building even more connections within the Spanish-speaking community in New York City.   A…

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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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