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July 9, 2015 By jmarabella

Manlius Fourth of July Parade Enjoys Smiles and Tail Wags

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PAWS of CNY at the Manlius Fourth of July Parade

PAWS of CNY volunteers proudly marched in the annual Manlius Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, July 4. Thank you to all of our volunteers who brought their certified therapy dogs and family members to the parade to represent our organization.
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July 1, 2015 By jmarabella

SkyZone Summer Bash Includes Pet Therapy

PAWS of CNY was pleased to be invited to attend the Summer Bash event at the SkyZone indoor trampoline park in DeWitt on Tuesday, June 30. Several PAWS of CNY volunteers attended the event with their certified therapy dogs to bring some extra fun and excitement to this year’s event. The Summer Bash offered SkyZone guests several extra attractions for kids looking to get their bounce on this summer.
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June 18, 2015 By jmarabella

Contact Community Services Interviews PAWS of CNY about the Benefits of Pet Therapy

On June 1, 2015, Jessica Marabella, Vice President of PAWS of CNY, had the pleasure of being interviewed by student representatives of Contact Community Services for their Teen Talk podcast.
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June 6, 2015 By jmarabella

Children's Bookfair with the Syracuse Chiefs Brings Book-Lovers and Dog-Lovers Together

On Saturday June 6, PAWS of CNY hosted its first children’s bookfair at Barnes & Noble in Liverpool, with special guests from the Syracuse Chiefs. The goal of the event was to raise awareness of PAWS of CNY’s children’s reading programs.

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Scooch listens to a story book read by Chiefs Starting pitcher Bruce Billings during the PAWS of CNY bookfair

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May 22, 2015 By jmarabella

Lumpi the Dachshund Earns His Therapy Dog Excellent Title

Therapy dog Lumpi earns THDX title
Therapy dog Lumpi earns THDX title

Congratulations to PAWS of CNY therapy dog Lumpi for earning the American Kennel Club’s distinguished title of Therapy Dog Excellent (THDX). In order to earn this prestigious distinction, a certified therapy dog must complete a minimum of 200 therapy visits. Congratulations to Lumpi and his owner, Anna Mayherhofer, and thank you both for all that you do to bring happiness and companionship to those in our community.

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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!.
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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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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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