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August 2, 2016 By jmarabella

Fall Therapy Dog Class Registration Now Open!

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Think your dog has what it takes to be a therapy dog? Wondering if you could both benefit from a few training courses so that you ace the evaluation test? Our Therapy Dog Training Course registration is now open!
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August 2, 2016 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Brings Smiles and Tail Wags to the Manlius 4th of July of July Parade

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PAWS of CNY volunteers proudly marched in the annual Manlius Fourth of July Parade on Monday, July 4th. Volunteers included Martina St. Ledger, Beth Tollar, William & Joanne Coe, Etsuko & Kevin Campbell, Rick Casper, Yvonne Rugg, Susan Stepien, and Lisa Garofalo.

Thanks to all of the volunteers who brought their certified therapy dogs and family members to the parade to represent our organization!

Special thanks go out as well to all of those who have served in the armed forces as we celebrate our independence.

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People and dogs gather outdoors on a sunny day, some dogs wearing colorful bandanas.
People walking dogs in a sunny parade or event.
Dogs in costumes parading down a sunny street with handlers.
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Children in patriotic attire participating in a parade.
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July 31, 2016 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Attends Exelon Nuclear Plant Health and Wellness Fair

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By Mary Beth Coniglio

One June 24 PAWS of CNY Volunteers Diane Rogers, Mary Berger, Sue Vaughn, Karin Laskowski, Audrey Sauer, Holly Besaw, Jessica Marabella and Ronna Richardson attended the Exelon Nuclear Plant Health and Wellness Fair with their certified therapy pets. The event combined the organization’s annual wellnes fair with their “Take Your Child to Work Day,” giving families an opportunity to come together to celebrate wellness, and one another.
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July 17, 2016 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Volunteers Attend the Big Summer Bash at Sky Zone

By Mary Beth Coniglio

On June 24, PAWS of CNY volunteers Eric Dayton and his Golden Retriever Cody, Wendy Davenport and her Golden Doodle Fiona, Joanne Shibley and her pug Quincy, Lisa Garofalo and her Golden Retriever Dutch, and Sue Stepien and her Bernese Mountain Dog Stella, all attended the Big Summer Bash at Sky Zone.
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June 30, 2016 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Volunteers Provide Pet Therapy Education to Students at Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School

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By Mary Beth Coniglio

PAWS of CNY Volunteers Jessica Marabella and Joanne Shibley and her Pug Quincy recently visited Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School to provide students with education on pet safety, and the benefits of pet therapy.
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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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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
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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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