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PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support)
Offers essential task, financial, and informational assistance to pet owners living with HIV and AIDS, ensuring they remain united with their animal companions during challenging times.
In 2024, PAWS served 72 clients and 104 pets, distributing 9,667 lbs. of pet food, litter, and treats. Additionally, $3,673.05 in pet care bills were covered. Throughout the year, PAWS made 188 deliveries of food, supplies, and congregate meals to ensure the well-being of our members and their pets. In total, the program provided 648 services to pets and their owners in 2024!
PAWS Volunteers Provide the Following Assistance to Our Members:
To learn more, please contact:
Jeanie Vanier
PAWS Program Manager
838-250-6633
Urgent Need for Donations at PAWS!
PAWS is currently seeking donations for the following essential items:
To make it easy for you to contribute, please check out our Amazon wish list. All items ordered will be shipped directly to the Albany Damien Center. Thank you for your generosity and support!
If you would like to schedule a drop-off of pet food and supplies, please call us at 518-449-7119.
What We Cannot Accept (for safety, use, and storage reasons):
Thank you for helping us care for pets in need!
Offers essential task, financial, and informational assistance to pet owners living with HIV and AIDS, ensuring they remain united with their animal companions during challenging times.
In 2024, PAWS served 72 clients and 104 pets, distributing 9,667 lbs. of pet food, litter, and treats. Additionally, $3,673.05 in pet care bills were covered. Throughout the year, PAWS made 188 deliveries of food, supplies, and congregate meals to ensure the well-being of our members and their pets. In total, the program provided 648 services to pets and their owners in 2024!
PAWS Volunteers Provide the Following Assistance to Our Members:
- In-home pet care when a client is ill
- Dog walking, litter box maintenance, grooming, and feeding
- Provision of food, supplies, and medical care for pets
- Education through PAWS Safe Pet Guidelines
- Transportation to veterinary and grooming services
- Health and educational resources, including "safe pet" guidelines for pet owners living with HIV/AIDS
To learn more, please contact:
Jeanie Vanier
PAWS Program Manager
838-250-6633
Urgent Need for Donations at PAWS!
PAWS is currently seeking donations for the following essential items:
- Kitty Litter (Clumping preferred for the health and safety of our members)
- Cat Food (Dry and canned)
- Dog Food (Dry and canned – all types except grain-free*)
- Pet Treats
- Bird Food
To make it easy for you to contribute, please check out our Amazon wish list. All items ordered will be shipped directly to the Albany Damien Center. Thank you for your generosity and support!
If you would like to schedule a drop-off of pet food and supplies, please call us at 518-449-7119.
What We 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 medications (or medications for animals other than cats and dogs)
- Cloth pet carriers for cats or dogs
- Human blankets or towels
- Unwashed pet beds
Thank you for helping us care for pets in need!