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May 10, 2019 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY to Support Komen CNY MORE THAN PINK Walk

The annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be held at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18, and PAWS of CNY therapy dogs will be there to show their love and support for survivors and their families.

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January 29, 2019 By jmarabella

What Makes an Ideal Therapy Pet?

Reporters from CNY Central’s NBC3 stopped by PAWS of CNY’s recent pet therapy evaluations at The Barking Orange to better understand what it takes to become a certified PAWS of CNY therapy pet volunteer, and the ideal qualities interested members of the community should look for in their own pets. Watch the video below to learn more.

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December 21, 2018 By jmarabella

PAWS of CNY De-Stresses Holiday Travelers at Syracuse Airport

Therapy dog Poppy made time for a TV interview with CNY Central’s Brandon Roth in between visiting with airport travelers on Thursday, December 21. To help ease the stress of holiday travel, PAWS of CNY therapy dogs are on-site at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

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November 12, 2018 By jmarabella

Why You Shouldn’t Certify Your Pet for Therapy Work

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Pet therapy has quickly become a recognized form of emotional support in a broad array of settings that has proven benefits for community members of all ages. In 1999 when PAWS of CNY, Inc. was founded (formerly as Sunshine Friends, Inc.), a small number of our volunteers brought their dogs and cats to one local hospital and a small group of nursing homes—but only after convincing facility administrators of the potential benefits of pet therapy interactions.

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October 29, 2018 By jmarabella

Annual Bookfair Fundraiser to be Held November 25 in Clay

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On Sunday, November 25 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. PAWS of CNY will be holding its annual Barnes & Noble bookfair fundraiser at the Barnes & Noble in Clay, located at 3956 RT 31. This event has become a holiday tradition and is instrumental in our annual fundraising efforts.

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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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