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PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support) provides task, financial, and informational assistance to pet owners living with HIV/AIDS to ensure that they are not separated from their animal companions when they need each other the most.
In 2018, 135 clients and 171 pets received PAWS services, 16,782 lbs of pet food, litter, and treats were distributed, $7,200 pet care bills were paid, and 18 pets received in-home and foster care assistance.
All total, PAWS provided over 412 days of help through our volunteers to provide our members with:
In-home pet care when a client is ill
Dog walking, litter box changing, grooming, feeding
Food, supplies, and medical care for pets
Education through PAWS Safe Pet Guidelines
Transportation to vet and grooming services
Health and educational information, including "safe pet" guidelines for pet owners with HIV/AIDS
To learn more
Contact: Diane Metz | PAWS Coordinator
518-944-3223 | DianeM@AlbanyDamienCenter.org
To support the PAWS program
Visit: our PAWS Donation Page, or
Contact: Wesley Burton | Executive Assistant
518-449-7119 Ext. 112 | WesleyB@AlbanyDamienCenter.org
In 2018, 135 clients and 171 pets received PAWS services, 16,782 lbs of pet food, litter, and treats were distributed, $7,200 pet care bills were paid, and 18 pets received in-home and foster care assistance.
All total, PAWS provided over 412 days of help through our volunteers to provide our members with:
In-home pet care when a client is ill
Dog walking, litter box changing, grooming, feeding
Food, supplies, and medical care for pets
Education through PAWS Safe Pet Guidelines
Transportation to vet and grooming services
Health and educational information, including "safe pet" guidelines for pet owners with HIV/AIDS
To learn more
Contact: Diane Metz | PAWS Coordinator
518-944-3223 | DianeM@AlbanyDamienCenter.org
To support the PAWS program
Visit: our PAWS Donation Page, or
Contact: Wesley Burton | Executive Assistant
518-449-7119 Ext. 112 | WesleyB@AlbanyDamienCenter.org
PAWS currently has an urgent need for the following donated items:
To schedule a drop-off of PAWS pet food and supplies, please call Diane and Jessie at 518-944-3223.
PAWS Cannot Accept (for safety, use, and storage reasons):
*Until the link between grain-free diets and cardiac disease in dogs is understood, we cannot give out grain-free dog food.
- Kitty litter (Clumping/Scoopable preferred, as it is safer and healthier for our members)
- Dry and canned cat food
- Dry and canned dog food (all types except grain-free*)
- Pet treats
- Bird and fish food
To schedule a drop-off of PAWS pet food and supplies, please call Diane and Jessie at 518-944-3223.
PAWS Cannot Accept (for safety, use, and storage reasons):
- Grain-free Dog Food*
- Opened Pet Food
- Pet Food that has been expired for more than six months
- Expired Pet Medication (or medication for animals besides Cats and Dogs)
- Cloth pet carriers for cats or dogs
- Human blankets or towels
- Unwashed pet beds
*Until the link between grain-free diets and cardiac disease in dogs is understood, we cannot give out grain-free dog food.
PAWS Newsletter
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Free Shipping on Dog and Cat Food
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Banfield Wellness Clinics are held throughout the year, providing free veterinarian care and grooming with over 201 volunteer hours to help the 132 pets of 105 PAWS members - all made possible through generous funding from the Banfield Charitable Trust!
Pet Wellness Clinic Photographs
