How Pets Improve Mental Health

An older woman with red and gray hair sits on a couch, holding a brown Chihuahua

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…

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Make Pet Preparations in Honor of National Preparedness Month

An aerial view of a dog lying on a pink bed surrounded by supplies and a carrier, like a Go Bag. Photo from Pexels by Hana Brannigan

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…

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PAWS NY in Bottom Line Health

Screenshot from Bottom Line Health: A photo of an older man playing with a dog outside in a yard, with the headline Rover Rx: From preventing heart attacks to easing stress— a pet can be your health’s best friend.

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…

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PAWS NY on All for Animals TV

Screenshot of the All for Animals TV segment featuring PAWS NY. An older woman holds her dog on her lap, while another male volunteer helps her get settled.

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…

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Cat Health Month: Advice from a Vet

A screenshot from the Cat Health Instagram Live with PAWS NY and Dr. Hildenbrand, who is holding a black cat in this image.

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…

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5 Ways to Improve Walks with Your Dog

Bruno, a PAWS NY pup, enjoys a walk out on a pier during sunset.

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…

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The Importance of Pet Care During Health Crises

A stethoscope with a heart on a pale blue background

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…

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How 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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