Posts Tagged ‘Pet Ownership’
How Pets Improve Mental Health
Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day, and we here at PAWS NY highly value mental health awareness, treatment, and access to equitable care. Therefore, there is no better time to review all the psychological benefits of pet guardianship. According to the World Health Organization, “1 in every 8 people, or 970 million people…
Read MoreMake Pet Preparations in Honor of National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month and PAWS NY encourages you to be ready for an emergency by taking time to make plans for you and your family, including your pets. It’s imperative to include pets in your emergency plans. Visit the website for the NYC Office of Emergency Management or the American Red Cross to find resources…
Read MorePAWS NY in Bottom Line Health
PAWS NY was featured in the July / August 2023 issue of Bottom Line Health, a health and wellness newsletter with actionable advice from top wellness experts. Carrie Nydick Finch, the Deputy Director of Programs and Strategy at PAWS NY, contributed to an article about how pets can positively impact your health. “What’s one of…
Read MorePAWS NY on All for Animals TV
All for Animals TV recently covered the Preserving Families in Times of Crisis Program, which launched in 2021, as a joint collaboration between PAWS NY, Animal Haven, and Search and Care, funded by PetSmart Charities. The program provides Foster and Emergency Care services to New Yorkers who are hospitalized and don’t have anyone to help…
Read MoreCat Health Month: Advice from a Vet
February is Cat Health Month and last week, PAWS NY hosted an Instagram Live conversation with Dr. Angela Hildenbrand from Downtown Veterinary Medical Hospitals / West Village Veterinary Hospital, one of PAWS NY’s partners, all about cat health. Watch the full video on Instagram or keep reading for some of the highlights. PAWS NY: What…
Read More5 Ways to Improve Walks with Your Dog
Celebrating “Walk Your Dog Month” in January is a good reminder for humans to keep up the walks even during the cold months. But how can you make your pup’s walks even better for them? Here are five tips to help improve your dog’s walks: Take Your Time – We may want to rush the…
Read MoreNew Animated Short THE BRIDGE Spotlights Life-Saving Power of Pets
PAWS NY film THE BRIDGE inspired by true story about abandoned dog that pushes man suffering from depression back from the edge NEW YORK – January 12, 2023 – Grammy-winning musician Lou Reed’s haunting 1972 hit “Perfect Day” and an animated, gritty New York cityscape set the scene for a beautiful love story in…
Read MoreThe Importance of Pet Care During Health Crises
The results of an exciting new survey were released last month from researchers at the University of Michigan looking at medical decision-making by pet guardians. The results were published in the Journal of Patient Experience (2021), and show how important pets are to guardians facing health crises and the resulting decisions they make. Survey: Pet…
Read MoreHow Owning a Pet Can Benefit Your Health
Here at PAWS NY, we honor the emotional, physical health, and social benefits of the human-animal bond, and we work so that a lack of ability never threatens to separate humans from their animal companions. For instance, check out some research and data below that backs up this important human-animal bond that is so physically…
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