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Come bring your tails to Dog Run Days - a fundraiser and dog party where people and their furry friends can come sip drinks in the sunshine while raising money for amazing animal welfare organizations that serve the New York City area and beyond.
The dog days of summer are here - and where better for you to spend them than at Dog Run Days at the Woods? Every Sunday 3p - 7p with Bad Dog’s Club! Join us for records and dancing to fundraise for PAWS NY this week - an angelic organization that helps people keep their pets with volunteer dog walking and pet care, vet services, food deliveries and more!
* No dogs required for entry but highly encouraged :)
ORGANIZATIONS WE'RE SUPPORTING
Many domestic violence shelters do not allow people to bring their pets with them, which can prevent survivors from leaving their abusers or lead them to return to them, according to a survey conducted by the Urban Resource Institute (URI) and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Tucked away in a recent 1,200-page appendix to Trump’s White House’s budget request to Congress is a proposal to eliminate a grant program, funded by the Agriculture Department and administered by the Department of Justice, that provides domestic violence shelters with money to support survivors’ pets. Advocates say the program, known as PAWS, helps fill a critical gap despite its relatively small budget of $3 million.
In 2019, Purina and RedRover partnered to launch the Purple Leash Project to increase the number of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters nationwide and spread awareness about this vital issue.
PAWS NY was founded to support and provide meaningful assistance for vulnerable populations of people with animals in New York City. Primarily serving older adults, individuals living with illness or disability, and the under-resourced, the organization is dedicated to keeping pets in their homes while protecting and promoting the human-animal bond that is so physically and psychologically valuable to their clients through a variety of services and programs including (but not limited to) their signature Housecall Program.
Additionally, PAWS NY partners with veterinarians across New York City to provide subsidized care through their Veterinary Care Program, manages a Pet Pantry, and coordinates Foster & Emergency Care when clients need to be hospitalized for any reason.
For over 100 years, the Humane Society of New York has been a presence in New York City, caring for animals in need when illness, injury or homelessness strikes.
In 1904, they were founded to protect the city's horses against abuse. Members fought for laws to punish negligent owners and place watering troughs in streets and parks. As funds allowed the Society expanded to include a free medical clinic and a small adoption center for cats and dogs. Today their hospital and their Vladimir Horowitz and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz Adoption Center help more than 38,000 dogs and cats annually, and their numbers continue to grow. On any given day the Humane Society of New York is responsible for hundreds of animals with diverse needs.
Project Street Vet was founded on the inspiring “Street Vet Work” of Dr. Kwane Stewart, who for years has provided direct vet-to-pet services by walking city streets to identify individuals experiencing homelessness with pets. Once identified, free exams, vaccines, flea meds, supplies, and more are offered by our volunteer veterinary teams and information is gathered for follow-ups and additional care. Care and supplies are provided by Project Street Vet at no cost to pet parents.
Street Vet Work is currently done mainly in San Diego and Los Angeles where the homeless population is high. Project Street Vet hopes to expand their team and programs to any area in the U.S. where needed. If you are a veterinarian or veterinary team member interested in providing direct support through Street Vet Work, click here.
