On Saturday, September 23 the 2017 Teal Ribbon Run to End Ovarian Cancer was held in the Village of Minoa’s Lewis Park. Hundreds of runners came out to show their support for our battle against this deadly disease that has taken the lives of too many women in our community. To show their support for survivors and supporters, volunteers from PAWS of CNY were in attendance providing pet therapy services.

PAWS of CNY volunteers at the event included Ken Barber and his German Shepherd Shanah, Susan Curran and her Hound Mix Rosie, Sue Fritzen and her Pit Bull Mix Olive, Christine Michel and her Golden Retriever Scrappy, Ronna Richardson and her Golden Retriever Cody, Joanne Shibley and her Pug Quincey, and John and Sue Stepien and their Bernese Mountain Dog Stella.

To see photos from the event, click the photo gallery below.

PAWS of CNY Inc. is proud to be the recipient of a grant from the NBT Bank Fund, a component fund of the Oswego County Community Foundation. NBT Bank, in late 2014, transferred funds that were held for use to address the charitable needs of the residents of Oswego County into a field-of-interest. NBT Bank is a partner with the Oswego County Community Foundation to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Oswego County. PAWS of CNY and their therapy pets have brought the people of Oswego County much enjoyment over the years and plan to use the grant to continue its outreach efforts.
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Syracuse University invited high school students to spend a few days on campus and be a part of a summer college program. PAWS of CNY volunteers and their therapy dogs attended camp for an afternoon to visit the participants. The volunteers and their dogs met the student outside of Shaw Hall for a chance to unwind and relax and enjoy the benefits of pet therapy.

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On Wednesday, August 2, PAWS of CNY volunteers and their therapy dogs attended a picnic that was held by Advocates Inc., a Central New York-based organization that aims to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The picnic was held at Longbranch Park in Liverpool and the attendees were given the chance to enjoy the company and companionship of several PAWS of CNY therapy dogs. It was an evening of fun with music, food, and lots of engaging activities for all to enjoy.

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PAWS of CNY’s therapy dogs are the real stars of our program. Walk through the halls with one of our therapy dogs in one of the many hospitals, nursing homes, or schools where our dogs regularly frequent, or even the Syracuse Hancock International airport, and you’ll hear patients, residents, travelers, and visitors greet the dogs by name. Often, those we interact with want a token to remember their new friend or a photo to share with friends and family. To give our new friends something to remember us, this year, PAWS of CNY created therapy dog trading cards for distribution at pet therapy visits and events.

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