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March 3, 2016 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Volunteers Participate in Syracuse University Virtual Reality Class Project

By Mary Beth Coniglio

Melanie Hoover and her cat Valentino and Peggy Byrne and her golden retriever Ellie participated in this event. The students were interested in seeing how a “virtual pet therapy visit” would impact a person’s health compared to a live visit. They met in the community space in one of the student’s sorority houses with several students.
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February 15, 2016 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY Presentation at East Hill Elementary Girl Scout Troop

By: Mary Beth Coniglio

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Recently volunteers Jenn MacArthur and Karin Laskowski and her dog Piper did a presentation for about 14 girl scouts and their leaders.
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February 4, 2016 By jmarabella

Spring 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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January 6, 2016 By jmarabella

Live from Syracuse, it's PAWS of CNY!

On Tuesday, January 4, PAWS of CNY volunteers Anna Mayerhofer and her Dachshund, Lumpi, Martina St. Leger and her Labrador Mix, Dory, and Jessica Marabella and her Chocolate Labrador, Blue, had an opportunity to appear live on CNY Central with Brandon Roth.
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January 1, 2016 By jmarabella

Therapy Dogs Ring in the New Year with Teens at Believer's Chapel

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PAWS of CNY had the pleasure of attending a teen New Year’s Eve celebration at Believer’s Chapel in Cicero on Thursday, December 31. The event offered teens fun and safe New Year’s activities, which included pet therapy provided by volunteers from PAWS of CNY.
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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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