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January 30, 2015 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Helps POMCO Employees to De-Stress

Decoy visits with POMCO employees at their annual wellness fair
Decoy visits with POMCO employees at their annual wellness fair

PAWS of CNY attended POMCO’s third annual employee wellness fair on Wednesday January 28. The purpose of the fair was to provide employees with information on a range of wellness topics, ranging from nutrition, to exercise, to heart health, to mental wellness. This year, three of PAWS of CNY’s therapy dog teams attended the event to help POMCO employees to de-stress and enhance their wellness knowledge.
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January 22, 2015 By jmarabella

March Therapy Dog Course Registrations Are Now Open!

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Think your dog could make an outstanding therapy dog with just a few behavior and training tweaks?

PAWS of CNY’s next Therapy Dog Training class will begin on Tuesday, March 10th at the Cicero Animal Clinic, PC. Pre-registration is required.
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December 29, 2014 By jmarabella

The Peacekeepers of Eagle Wings Academy Hold Fundraiser for PAWS of CNY

Eagle Wings Peacekeepers Present check to PAWS of CNY
Eagle Wings Peacekeepers Present check to PAWS of CNY

When tasked with a community service education project, students at Eagle Wings Academy knew exactly what type of community service group they wanted to learn more about: PAWS of CNY and its therapy dogs.
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December 26, 2014 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Featured on WCNY’s “Cycle of Health”

Kevin Campbell and Chase meet with Hutchings patients
Kevin Campbell and Chase meet with Hutchings patients

On Friday June 19, PAWS of CNY volunteers Kevin Campbell and his leonberger “Chase,” Anna Mayerhofer and her dachshund “Lumpi,” and Jessica Marabella and her chocolate labrador “Blue,” visited with participants at Hutchings Psychiatric Center’s Sunrise Recovery Center in Syracuse. The team was accompanied by a producer from WCNY as well as Dr. Rich O’Neill, a psychologist at Upstate University Hospital and the show’s host. During the visit, the team from WCNY interviewed volunteers from PAWS of CNY, as well as consumer at the Sunrise Recovery Center.

Follow the link below to watch the episode of Cycle of Health that aired on December 25. PAWS of CNY is featured in The third segment, beginning around minute 17:00.

Cycle of Health

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December 14, 2014 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Attends SUNY ESF De-Stress Event

On December 9, PAWS of CNY volunteer John Neuffer and his golden retriever Molly attended a de-stress event for students at SUNY ESF. Students were encouraged to take a break from studying, and re-charge their batteries with some pet assisted wellness services from PAWS of CNY.
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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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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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  • Simcha, Roxxi & Allie Visit the US Women’s National Hockey Team
  • Welcoming Dawn Champagne to our Board of Directors

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