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November 4, 2013 By jmarabella

Sunshine Friends 2013 Annual Appreciation Brunch

Thank you to all of our volunteers who attended this year’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch! Sunshine Friends is fortunate to have the support of dedicated volunteers who so selflessly give their time and energy to our organization and who selflessly share their animals with us as we continue our mission of bringing happiness to those in need!
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October 24, 2013 By jmarabella

Sunshine Friends Celebrates the 2nd Annual Flo’s Tournament – The Soup Bone

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Flo Peters was a spirited and dedicated member of the Sunshine Friends family for many years. Since Flo passed away, her vivacious personality and commitment to the Sunshine Friends mission has been greatly missed.
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July 12, 2013 By jmarabella

Sunshine Friends, Inc. Proudly Marches in the Manlius Fourth of July Parade!

Once Again, Sunshine Friends, Inc. was proud to March in the annual Fourth of July Parade! Special thanks to Martina St. Leger for helping to coordinate our participation and to Jennifer Gordon for the following beautiful photos of the event!

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May 7, 2013 By jmarabella

Sunshine Friends Inc. Volunteers Bring Smiles to Children Living with PWS

Prader­-Willi syndrome (PWS), a chromosomal abnormality, is the most common known genetic cause of life-­threatening obesity in children affecting 1 in 15,000 children. The Prader­Willi Alliance of New York held their 23rd annual conference in Syracuse from April 26th ­ 27th. Sunshine Friends, Inc. was a proud participant in this event, as volunteers and their dogs attended the conference to lend support and bring happiness to the children who attended the weekend’s events with their parents.
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April 30, 2013 By jmarabella

SFI Volunteers Help Students in Syracuse and Oswego De-Stress During Exam Week

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There are times when an organization forms to fulfill a need in the community and then there are times when a need seeks out an organization. For years, Sunshine Friends, Inc. has been bringing love, friendship and wellness to patients, children and the elderly in Central New York.
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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
June 7th is National Cancer Survivor Day! We're so June 7th is National Cancer Survivor Day! We're so grateful for our amazing volunteers! In 2025 the PAWS of CNY Hospital Program's 17 volunteer teams logged, collectively, over 250 hours at partnering hospitals and medical sites including cancer treatment centers. These PAWS teams have brightened the days of children, teens and adults, in addition to family members and staff, at hospital settings from Oswego to Syracuse and beyond! Before qualifying to make hospital visits, each volunteer team logs at least 40 hours of other therapy visits, and those teams visiting Golisano Children's Hospital have 20 hours of those logged therapy visits at child-related activities such as after-school programs or library reading programs. If your hospital or medical facility would like to include pet therapy, visit www.pawsofcny.org for more information or to submit a request!  #CancerSurvivorDay #PetTherapy #HealingWithPets
Hey pet lovers! June is National Pet Preparedness Hey pet lovers! June is National Pet Preparedness Month. 🐕‍🦺 Studies have shown that pets help lower our stress and anxiety in so many situations and PAWS volunteer teams are ready to help. To request pet therapy visit our website www.pawsofcny.org. Stay tuned throughout the month for some wonderful tips to help you and your furry friends stay safe and prepared! For more info on preparing your pets for travel, or for the unexpected, visit the US government website https://www.ready.gov/pets. #PetPreparedness #PetSafetyTips #PetTherapy
PAWS volunteer teams spent 528 hours visiting folk PAWS volunteer teams spent 528 hours visiting folks at 38 Long-Term Care Programs across Central New York in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida Counties.  These visits brighten the lives of patients, residents, staff and volunteers, alike.If you have a well-mannered dog who loves people and would like to find out how you can become a PAWS of CNY volunteer team visit our website www.pawsofcny.org for more information. #PetTherapy #LongTermCare #CentralNewYork
Did you know that PAWS of CNY has 85 Reading progr Did you know that PAWS of CNY has 85 Reading programs at 52 schools/daycares, 31 libraries, 2 colleges (Colgate, SU)? Our busiest site was at Syracuse University's Barnes Center with 2 visits a week during the academic year.28 volunteer teams participate in at least one long-term reading program and logged 406 hours in 2025.If your school, library, or organization would like to have visits from one of our PAWS volunteer team(s) apply online at www.pawsofcny.org#Therapypets #readingprograms
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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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