When tasked with a community service education project, students at Eagle Wings Academy knew exactly what type of community service group they wanted to learn more about: PAWS of CNY and its therapy dogs. Eagle Wings Academy exists to offer a Christ-centered, Biblically-based education to urban children. PAWS of CNY volunteer Carol Slagle met with Eagle Wings Academy students on October 23 with her miniature labradoodle, Jack, to teach the students about PAWS of CNY and the benefits of therapy dog work.
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PAWS of CNY Supports Molly's Wish
On Saturday October 4, volunteer teams from PAWS of CNY attended the Molly’s Wish Awareness Walk event at Driver’s Village in Cicero. The event aimed to raise funds, and awareness for the atrocities of Puppy Mills.
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PAWS of CNY Attends Oswego College Mental Health Awareness Event
Photo Courtesy of Brian at The Palladium Times
Over one hundred students turned out for Oswego College’s Mental Health Awareness event on October 7, and the highlight, for many, was the opportunity to visit with PAWS of CNY’s therapy dog teams. The event was held on the campus quad, and encouraged students to participate in a variety of stress reduction activities.
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PAWS of CNY Brings Smiles to OCC's first Stress Reduction Expo
The students at Onondaga Community College (OCC) successfully hosted their first stress reduction event for students on October 8. The event brought several wellness-themed organizations and activities to the campus quad, including some of PAWS of CNY’s therapy dog teams. PAWS of CNY volunteer Jody Satalin attended the event with her golden retriever Cooper.
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Helping Students De-Stress at Mondays on the Mount
PAWS of CNY was pleased to participate in “Healthy Monday” on Monday, September 29. The event, organized by two resident hall activity directors at Syracuse University, aimed to promote an afternoon of stress-free wellness for students living at Day and Flint residence halls, located on Syracuse University’s “Mount Olympus.” The event was part of the “Mondays on the Mount” activity series for the two residence halls.
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