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April 6, 2022 By jmarabella

Volunteer Awarded by The Salvation Army for Career Achievement

One of our long-time volunteers, Laura Hand, was nominated for the Career Achievement Nonprofit Award by the Salvation Army after forty years of dedicated service. Upon winning this award, she was able to discuss the amazing work she does for PAWS of CNY with her adorable Therapy Dog, Musetta, otherwise known as Moose. Keep up the great work Laura!

See more: https://www.cnybj.com/2022-nonprofit-awards/

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September 29, 2019 By jmarabella

PAWS To Attend Helping Hounds Pumpkins & Pooches

Sponsored by Helping Hounds | Saturday, October 5th | 11 am – 3 pm | 6606 Kinne Road, Dewitt 

Meet a PAWS Evaluator!
Basic obedience & temperament screening to see if you & your dog have some of the skills to become one of our volunteer therapy teams. Learn more about the PAWS Certification process.

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May 10, 2019 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY to Support Komen CNY MORE THAN PINK Walk

The annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be held at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18, and PAWS of CNY therapy dogs will be there to show their love and support for survivors and their families.

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January 29, 2019 By jmarabella

What Makes an Ideal Therapy Pet?

Reporters from CNY Central’s NBC3 stopped by PAWS of CNY’s recent pet therapy evaluations at The Barking Orange to better understand what it takes to become a certified PAWS of CNY therapy pet volunteer, and the ideal qualities interested members of the community should look for in their own pets. Watch the video below to learn more.

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December 21, 2018 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY De-Stresses Holiday Travelers at Syracuse Airport

Therapy dog Poppy made time for a TV interview with CNY Central’s Brandon Roth in between visiting with airport travelers on Thursday, December 21. To help ease the stress of holiday travel, PAWS of CNY therapy dogs are on-site at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

>>Click here to read the full story from CNY Central.

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Thanks to all the dog dads for all the walks, 🐕‍🦺a Thanks to all the dog dads for all the walks, 🐕‍🦺and adventures, and treats🦴. Happy Father's Day! Oops! We couldn't resist your burger🍔 Not sorry! Hope your day is as awesome as you are! #FathersDay #DogDad #ManAndDog
Are you interested in becoming a Pet Therapy volun Are you interested in becoming a Pet Therapy volunteer team with your pet? 🐕‍🦺 Our next Initial, Recertification, and Canine Good Citizen evaluations will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM! 🥳  There are still time slots available for your evaluation but before beginning the certification process, you must submit an application to PAWS of CNY. 🧑‍💻👩‍💻You can find all the forms and information on our website here https://pawsofcny.org/certification/. Please be sure to have electronic copies of proof of rabies vaccination and an annual health screening form(signed by your vet) including a negative fecal test within the last calendar year before you begin.  Please email Jay Peacock at jpeacock@pawsofcny.org if you have any questions or if you are scheduling a CGC evaluation.  #PetTherapy #DogCertification #CanineGoodCitizen
If you have flown in or out of the Syracuse Hancoc If you have flown in or out of the Syracuse Hancock Airport, you may have seen one of our teams!PAWS of CNY partners with Syracuse Regional Airport Authority where 17 teams staff the SYR PET - Pets Easing Travelers program and spent 562 hours at SYR in 2025.  Nearly 130 hours have been spent in the first 4 months of 2026! These experienced volunteer teams have each have earned their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification and logged at least 50 hours in a variety of pet therapy visits (e.g. long-term care facilities, college campuses, hospitals, schools, etc.) They also have to pass the Homeland Security screening.#airporttherapydogs #SRAA #happytravelers
It's Flag Day! 🚩Let's see pictures of your patriot It's Flag Day! 🚩Let's see pictures of your patriotic pups! #flagday  #PatrioticPups
🎉 Happy National Loving Day!💖 Today, we celebrate 🎉 Happy National Loving Day!💖 Today, we celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! Like sweet Oreo sharing love at Golisano's Hospital. 🐶 🐕‍🦺Share your story of your favorite loving Therapy Pet ❤️✨ Together, let’s keep the spirit of love alive! #NationalLovingDay  #LoveYourPet #PetLove🐕🥰
Do you have a pet that is an escape artist? We can Do you have a pet that is an escape artist? We can't always control what happens, but there are things you can do to prepare that can help you get reunited with your best friend, regardless of how you were separated! And a great place to start is by taking a selfie with your pet! We want to see your adorable selfies!! #PetPreparedness #reunited #PetSelfie
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PAWS of CNY, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Central New York that is dedicated to enriching the lives of people and animals through mutually beneficial interaction. Over 100 volunteers across Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland, Madison, Oneida and Cayuga Counties bring their pets to visit residents at more than 100 facilities in Central New York, bringing smiles to more than 1,200 people every week. Read about our available programs.

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  • Welcoming Dawn Champagne to our Board of Directors

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