In this workshop (full video below), Laisuna Yu spoke about the definition of Dog Cognition and walked participants through a playful experiment with their pups, all with the goal of helping understand dogs’ perspectives. This can create stronger bonds, better training sessions, address behavioral issues, and more.

In addition to presenting the workshop, PetMinded also donated $1 to PAWS NY for every participant on the call. Thank you for your support and this fun and interesting event!

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NEW YORK, March 29, 2021 – Please join Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY as we Spring Forward with Hope and continue to help keep New Yorkers and their pets together at our Annual Spring Benefit, which will take place virtually this year on Tuesday, May 11. Registration is now open online via Event.Gives.

PAWS NY is dedicated to doing everything possible to keep our city’s most vulnerable residents together with their pets. By providing volunteer pet care assistance to low-income older adults and those living with illness or disability, PAWS NY’s programs keep pets in their homes while protecting and promoting the bond that is so physically and emotionally valuable to our clients. Volunteers walk dogs, clean the litterbox, transport pets to the vet, provide foster care in medical emergencies, and more.

PAWS NY’s Virtual Spring Benefit will include inspiring testimonials from clients and volunteers, an exclusive update from the organization, a fantastic online silent auction, and more. The event will be hosted via Event.Gives, with auctioneer and host Lucas Hunt of HUNT Auctioneers. While the event is free to attend, there are several VIP packages with customized perks:

• Purrfect Pal (FREE): Receive access to our live streamed event! With an added donation to your ticket, you’ll receive our Virtual Gift Bag after the event.
• Pawsome Supporter ($100): Receive the above, plus a Virtual Gift Bag and the ability to submit a photo of your pet to be featured during the event. 
• Very Important Pup ($250): Receive all of the above, plus a PAWS-themed Cocktail / Mocktail Kit (alcohol not included) courtesy of TheCocktailKit on Etsy, and be entered to win a raffle for a Gift Package of Wine.

PAWS NY is also thrilled to have a robust silent auction as part of the fundraising event, featuring items such as a two-night stay at a Loews Hotel; pet photo shoot with photographer and author The Dogist; Virtual Meet and Greet with Louboutina, the Hugging Dog; a 10-class pack from 305 Fitness; $500 gift card from Target; fitness apparel from 5equals10; and more. Auction items are now open for bidding via Event.Gives and the auction will be open through Tuesday, May 18 at 8pm ET. Sponsors of the event include Blonde + Co. and the Animal Medical Center.

Since its inception 11 years ago, PAWS has helped more than 1,000 people and 1,500 pets on nearly 100,000 visits. With more than 2,700 volunteers who have donated more than 65,000 hours of their time, the organization delivers critical on-site services and improves the quality of life of our most isolated neighbors by ensuring their animal companions can remain with them at home.

When talking about his 17-year-old dog, 91-year-old Arnold said, “He’s the greatest anti-depressant you could imagine. He means everything to my life.” It is this important relationship that we work so hard to protect each and every day.

“It’s difficult to find words to express the magnitude of this past year—a year full of so much pain and loss. At PAWS NY, we have been working tirelessly to prioritize the health of our clients while also doing everything we can to keep pets at home with the people who love them,” said Rachel Herman, Founder and Executive Director of PAWS NY. “While this year’s Spring Benefit may look at little different, we’re hopeful that we can honor the impact that PAWS has made over the year and move forward with hope as we emerge from the pandemic.”

EVENT                                    Virtual Spring Benefit & Online Auction

DATE                                      Tuesday, May 11, 2021

TIME                                       6:30-7:15pm

LOCATION                             Online via Event.Gives

TICKETS+AUCTION             https://event.gives/pawsvirtualbenefit

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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PAWS NY Virtual 5K
October 24 – November 7
$20 Registration Fee

For a $20 registration fee, participants will receive a Digital Bib confirming their official presence in the event and be entered into a raffle (final prize to be announced). Additionally, this event is open to supporters all across the country.

After that, participants can set up their own Fundraising Page to collect even more donations for PAWS NY. For those who raise more than $200, PAWS NY will send them a PAWS NY Tote Bag and Face Mask (new swag alert!) after the event.

CLICK HERE to register for the PAWS NY Virtual 5K and to start your own Fundraising Page!

So lace up your sneakers and let’s go!

The PAWS NY Virtual 5K is on the honor system and will not be a competitive race. Everyone is encouraged to participate however they are able. All proceeds go directly to PAWS NY, and help us provide ongoing services to elderly, ill, and disabled New Yorkers who need day-to-day help caring for their pets. 

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Shop for a good cause! PAWS NY is excited to partner with Laguna Beach-based gorjana Jewelry for a Virtual Give Back Event happening June 22-29, 2020!

During this time, the company will donate 19% of proceeds from purchases made online at gorjana.com (using the code SP-PAWS19) to PAWS NY.

Founded 15 years ago, gorjana has a history of giving back and supporting local charities. The company has retail locations located across the country and continues to give back with its Virtual Give Back Events while physical locations stay closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PAWS NY is thrilled to be a part of this exciting fundraising event!

Check out gorjana’s layered necklaces, stackable rings and bracelets, and customizable pieces today—and make your purchases now!

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