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Poppy Featured on Laboratory Alliance of New York

Poppy the Therapy Dog Visits the Operations Center

“Poppy, a therapy dog from Paws of CNY, visited the Operations Center on Wednesday, May 29, to retrieve a donation made by Laboratory Alliance employees. More than $200 was raised on a recent ‘Dollars for Denim’ day held at all of Laboratory Alliance’s locations, including the rapid response lab at Crouse Hospital. Several staff members from the lab and the nearby Corporate Offices came stopped by to say hello and Poppy was rewarded with a “Laboratory Alliance swag bag” of her own.

Poppy brought along her owner, Martina, who drives the eight-year-old lab mix to locations around Central New York, including hospitals, Hancock Airport and schools and colleges. The airport visits are part of Pet Syr which stands for “pets easing travelers.” Poppy’s calm gentle manner has an easing effect on everyone which is especially therapeutic for those facing stressful situations. For additional information on pet therapy, visit pawsofcny.org.” -Laboratory Alliance of New York

Check out the article and awesome pictures below:

https://www.laboratoryalliance.com/about-us/photo-gallery/poppy-the-therapy-dog-visits-the-operations-center

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Upcoming Fundraiser at Wolff’s Biergarten

We hope you’ll join us for our upcoming fundraiser on Saturday, May 11th at Wolff’s Biergarten in Syracuse. The event starts at 10am and includes therapy dogs, raffles, auctions, and lots of soccer!

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Welcoming Dawn Champagne to our Board of Directors

“Pet therapy came into my life several years ago, when a group of us brought our pets to area nursing homes twice per month for visits. The benefit to the residents was heartwarming and our pets loved the interaction. 

The dogs I rescued over several years, while very sweet, were more suited to agility work. I rescued Oreo 5 years ago when she was 5 years old. The moment I met her I knew she was a special girl. She integrated so well into my home with my other dog and cats.


I came across a pamphlet for PAWS of CNY and checked the qualifications for therapy dogs. Thinking Oreo would be a good fit,  I enrolled her in a basic obedience class. Oreo was a very quick learner. 


I filled out the application for PAWS of CNY and then the COVID-19 pandemic was upon us. Oreo and I patiently waited until the pandemic restrictions were lifted and we had the opportunity for her to be evaluated. 
Oreo passed her evaluations and our pet therapy journey with PAWS of CNY began”