The 4th Annual Soup Bone Golf Tournament was held on Sunday, September 27 at Millstone Golf Course in Elbridge. The event honors Florence Peters who was a dedicated PAWS of CNY (formerly Sunshine Friends, Inc.) volunteer. Flo was a special woman who loved dogs and was a committed member of our organization. Flo and her husband Jim started an annual golf tournament event several years ago, and the tournament now lives on in Flo’s memory.
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The goal of PAWS of CNY is to bring warmth, comfort, and companionship to those in need in our community. This lofty goal could not be accomplished without the dedication and commitment of its over 150 volunteers and their pets. Our volunteers give selflessly of their time, and their pets, to help individuals in Central New York who are in need of emotional support. As an organization managed entirely by volunteers, every aspect of PAWS of CNY’s operations run on donated time – an impressive accomplishment for an organization that services five counties in Central New York.
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On Tuesday, October 20, PAWS of CNY had the opportunity to attend the Syracuse University Slice of Life event – a student de-stress event aimed at encouraging students to enjoy some much-needed relaxation during the stress of the school year.
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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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One of PAWS of CNY’s most rewarding services is its college and university de-stress program. Over the past several years, PAWS of CNY has been privileged to attend several local academic institutions during mid-terms and finals weeks to help ease students’ stress and stay relaxed during their most emotionally and mentally draining time of the school year.
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