The papers, the exams, the studying, and the stress. It’s enough to make any college student feel anxious. To help students relax and feel at least a momentary sense of ease as they enter into finals week, the residence hall leadership team at Day Hall coordinated a pet therapy visit from members of PAWS of CNY.
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On Tuesday, March 21, elementary school students at Palmer Elementary School in Baldwinsville participated in an after school enrichment day. The afternoon allowed students to decorate cupcakes, play games, create slime, and read to PAWS of CNY’s pet therapy dogs
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PAWS of CNY was invited to attend the Parent Teacher Association’s Enrichment day at Reynolds Elementary School. Long-time PAWS of CNY volunteer Kristin Russell-Miller gave students a presentation on the importance of dog safety. After the presentation, students had an opportunity to interact with PAWS of CNY’s trained therapy dogs.

PAWS of CNY volunteers who attended the event included Marjorie Wentworth and her Golden Retriever Sawyer, Ellie Byrne and her Golden Retriever Ellie, Karin Laskowski and her Golden Retriever Piper, Eric Dayton and his Golden Retriever Cody, Audrey Sauer and her Great Dane Cooper, Susan Stepien and her Bernese Mountain Dog Stella.

The students who attended the event enjoyed learning the proper ways to approach a dog. Understanding that not all dogs are as well-mannered and well-trained as PAWS of CNY’s therapy dogs, students were meant to understand how to read basic dog body language, how to politely interact with a dog, and what to do if a dog reacts negatively.

The best part for all of the students was the opportunity to enjoy meeting (and petting!) the PAWS of CNY therapy dogs.

To see photos from the event, click on our photo gallery below.

If you’d like PAWS of CNY to attend your next event, please complete an event request from.

PAWS of CNY was pleased to be invited to attend the Woodland Elementary School Learning Fair on Friday, March 9. Students were invited to come to the school from 5:30 – 7 p.m. with their parents and families to enjoy a variety of educational and creative activities. One of the evening’s educational activities allowed young students to practice reading their favorite storybooks allowed to PAWS of CNY volunteer therapy dogs and their human owners.

PAWS of CNY pet therapy volunteers Terri Krueger and her Cavalier Spaniel Gemma, Martina St. Leger and her Labrador/Hound Mix Dory, John Stepien and his Bernese Mountain Dog Stella, Peggy Byrne and her golden retriever Ellie, and Jessica Marabella and her Chocolate Labrador Blue all attended the event.

Throughout the evening, students were able to take turns reading stories to their dogs. From Green Eggs and Ham to lessons about dinosaurs, our dogs learned a lot, met new friends, and earned lots of belly rubs.

Thank you to the faculty and staff at Woodland Elementary School for Including PAWS of CNY in this educational and interactive event.

To see photos from the event, check out our photo gallery below.

If you would like PAWS of CNY to participate in your next event, please click here to submit an event attendance request form.

You’re invited to join PAWS of CNY for a dining for dollars fundraiser. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Tassone’s Wine Garden on Thursday, April 27 to support PAWS of CNY. 10 percent of all pre-tax sales will be donated to help us continue our mission of brining pet-assisted wellness services to Central New York.

Tassone’s Wine Garden offers elegant dining in the Italian tradition with over three generations of service and expertise in the art of Italian cuisine. One of Upstate New York’s finest Italian restaurants, Tassone’s Wine Garden is located at 8113 Dexter Parkway in Baldwinsville.

Please bring a copy of the coupon below with you when you dine.

Click here for a printable coupon.

Thank you for supporting PAWS of CNY.