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Thank you for your interest in supporting PAWS of CNY. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is managed by volunteers and sustained by support and donations from our community. Here are some ways to help us bring pet-assisted wellness services to Central New York:

1. Help Us Grow – If you know of a compassionate adult and a well-behaved, and well-mannered dog or cat who may be a good candidate for pet therapy service, please encourage them to submit an application on our website.

If you don’t have a dog or cat and would still like to volunteer your time to support PAWS of CNY by helping with recruitment, fundraising or events, click here to submit a human-only application.

2. Donate – We never charge for pet therapy services. Donations are never expected but always appreciated.

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  • If you wish to donate via check, all checks can be sent to our P.O. Box

    PAWS of CNY, Inc.
    P.O. Box 2222
    Syracuse, NY 13220

PAWS of CNY, Inc. is a charitable, 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

Here are some of the ways your charitable financial contribution is allocated:

  • Support services necessary to keep PAWS of CNY operating (postage, office supplies, office equipment, web hosting, database hosting, phone service)
  • Pet therapy certification testing room rental
  • Educational outreach materials
  • Marketing material development
  • Continuing education for volunteers and administrators
  • Volunteer appreciation events

3. Tell Others Why You Love PAWS of CNY – Rate us on Facebook or on Great Non-Profits and tell others why you love PAWS of CNY.

4. College Student Internships – PAWS has internship positions available every semester (Summer too) non-paid for college credit.  PAWS interns attend events, fundraise, help with promotion, attend meetings, and complete special projects for our organization all while gaining insight into the world of non-profit, pet therapy, and volunteer organizations.

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5. Support the United Way – PAWS of CNY is a proud member of the United Way. Please consider supporting PAWS of CNY through your employer’s annual campaign.

6. Connect with us on Social Media – Stay in touch with PAWS of CNY on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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A non-profit organization providing pet assisted wellness services in Central New York 🐾

Does your dog have good manners and enjoys meeting Does your dog have good manners and enjoys meeting people?  Do people love to be around your dog? Do you see them smiling or feeling relaxed when they see your dog?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might just have a dog that could be a PAWS of CNY therapy dog!  Our next Initial, Recertification, and Canine Good Citizen evaluations will be held NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15th 2026 from 12:00 noon -2:00 pm at Star Canine Community Training Center, LLC, 6 Adler Dr. East Syracuse, NY 13057.  For more information visit https://pawsofcny.org/certification/ Apply today!! #PAWSofCNY #TherapyDog #CanineGoodCitizen #PetTherapy
All of us at PAWS of CNY wish you a bewitchingly f All of us at PAWS of CNY wish you a bewitchingly fun🧙 and spooktacularly safe Halloween! 🥸 photo credit: Scarlet Aguele. We want to see pictures of your pets celebrating, too! #PAWSofCNY  #HalloweenFun #SafeHalloween #SpookyPets
Want to bring smiles and comfort to people in your Want to bring smiles and comfort to people in your community with your pet? If your pet has a friendly temperament in all environments and gets along with other animals, you may have a good candidate for pet therapy work. Our next Initial, Recertification, and Canine Good Citizen evaluations will be held SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15th 2026 from 12:00 noon -2:00 pmat Star Canine Community Training Center, LLC, 6 Adler Dr. East Syracuse, NY 13057.  For more information visit https://pawsofcny.org/certification/ Apply today!! Poppy and Tilly say you'll be glad you did! #PAWSofCNY #PetTherapy #TherapyDogs #CanineGoodCitizen #StarCanineCenter
It's National Pets for Veterans Day!🐕‍🦺Holly knows It's National Pets for Veterans Day!🐕‍🦺Holly knows the value of giving unconditional support to our Veterans.  She knows pets provide military veterans with profound mental, emotional, and physical health benefits and at PAWS of CNY we have teams that have done just that and more ready to visit you. To find out more about how you can request these beneficial visits go to www.pawsofcny.org #PAWSofCNY  #PetsForVeterans #VeteranSupport #PetTherapy
Look at this cutey-patootie, Blu, who recently pas Look at this cutey-patootie, Blu, who recently passed his initial evaluation to become a PAWS of CNY Therapy Dog!! Congratulations, Blu!! Visit www.pawsofcny.org to find out more about how you can get involved in improving the wellness of Central New Yorkers. #PAWSofCNY  #TherapyDog #CentralNewYork #DogLovers #GoldenRetriever
Today is World Mental Health Day! Research from P Today is World Mental Health Day!  Research from Perspectives on Integrative Medicine cites research The Role of Animal Assisted Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Mental Health Disorders: A Systematic Literature Review (Perspect Integr Med. 2024;3(3):142-151.) published online October 23, 2024 shows that pet therapy, or animal-assisted therapy (AAT), significantly improves mental health by reducing stress hormones, triggering mood-boosting chemicals, and easing feelings of loneliness and anxiety.  And that is exactly what PAWS of CNY teams do no matter where they visit!  If you would like to feel those benefits in person at your hospital, office, school, therapy program, or community event visit www.pawsofcny.org for more information and to apply today! #PAWSofCNY  #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MentalHealthDay #PetTherapy #StressRelief #MoodBoost #AnxietySupport #TherapyDogs
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About PAWS OF CNY

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.

Recent Posts

  • Paws to Read at the Liverpool Library
  • Everybody loves Bodhi: Golisano’s therapy dog is always best in show at Syracuse children’s hospital
  • Poppy Featured on Laboratory Alliance of New York
  • Harley Featured on The Daily Orange
  • 2024 Fundraiser at Wolff’s Biergarten

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PAWS of CNY, Inc. is a charitable, 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

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