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May 3, 2015 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Attends SU Spring Wing Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity

The students at Syracuse University planned an exceptional fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity on April 11. PAWS of CNY was pleased to be in attendance at the event to cheer on the student volunteers and bring well-deserved smiles to the event.
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May 3, 2015 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Helps Camden Girl Scouts Earn Animal Helper Badge

PAWS of CNY was honored to receive a request from Camden Girl Scout Troop 20132 to assist the young girls in earning their animal helper badge. On Thursday April 23, PAWS of CNY volunteer Lindsey Lehmann and her beagle Ellie Grace met with the troop to teach them what it takes to be a therapy dog.
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May 2, 2015 By jmarabella

Annual PAWS for Stress Event Success

On April 16, PAWS of CNY was pleased to attend Syracuse University’s student de-stress event. The annual event encourages students to take a break from the rigors of studying for finals and enjoy some wellness-themed activities. The PAWS for Stress event allows students to spend some quality relaxation time with a certified PAWS of CNY therapy dog.
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April 19, 2015 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Bookfair Event with the Syracuse Chiefs

 
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Join PAWS of CNY on Saturday June 6 at 11:00 am for a children’s bookfair event!
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February 17, 2015 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Helps Teach Onondaga Road Students about Trust and Respect

Trust is defined as “reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing.”

Respect is defined as “to relate or have reference to.”

What do trust and respect have to do with pet therapy? Everything.
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On behalf of all of us at PAWS of CNY, Alonzo wis On behalf of  all of us at PAWS of CNY, Alonzo wishes you a safe and enjoyable celebration of America's 250th anniversary! 🥳Remember to keep your pets safely indoors during any fireworks displays. 🐶🐱 #PawsOfCNY #PetSafety #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay#PawsOfCNY #PetSafety #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay
Do you have a well-mannered pet that loves people? Do you have a well-mannered pet that loves people? 🐕‍🦺 Do you enjoy seeing your pet make people smile? 😃  Our next Initial, Recertification, and Canine Good Citizen evaluations will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Paws & Effect, Inc. in Oswego, NY.  Pre-registration is required.  For more info go to https://pawsofcny.org/certification/ #WellManneredPets #CanineGoodCitizen #PAWSofCNY #TherapyPets #GoodDog
It's Take Your Dog to Work Day! 🐕 Having dogs in t It's Take Your Dog to Work Day! 🐕 Having dogs in the workplace significantly reduces employee stress and you won't believe how much fun it is! Studies show they lower cortisol levels, promote social bonding, and encourage pleasant breaks, ultimately boosting morale and job satisfaction. But be prepared for lots of "Oooh, can I pet your dog?" "She's so CUTE!" and "We need a dog at work EVERY day!" To arrange a visit from one of our PAWS volunteer teams visit www.pawsofcny.org. It will be the BEST DAY EVER!.
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
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About PAWS OF CNY

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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  • Poppy Featured on Laboratory Alliance of New York
  • Harley Featured on The Daily Orange
  • Upcoming Fundraiser at Wolff’s Biergarten
  • Simcha, Roxxi & Allie Visit the US Women’s National Hockey Team
  • Welcoming Dawn Champagne to our Board of Directors

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