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PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support) provides task, financial, and informational assistance to pet owners living with HIV and AIDS to ensure that they are not separated from their animal companions when they need each other the most.
In 2023, 74 clients and 74 pets received PAWS services. 9,102 lbs. of pet food, litter, and treats were distributed, and $4,796 pet care bills were paid. PAWS made 172 deliveries of food, supplies and Congregate Meals to members between January and December 2023 to ensure the needs of our members and their pets were met. In total for 2023, 620 services were provided to pets and our members!
PAWS volunteers 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: Jeanie Vanier, PAWS Program Manager
518-449-7119
To support the PAWS program
Visit: our PAWS Donation Page, or
Contact: Executive Assistant
518-449-7119 ext. 112
In 2023, 74 clients and 74 pets received PAWS services. 9,102 lbs. of pet food, litter, and treats were distributed, and $4,796 pet care bills were paid. PAWS made 172 deliveries of food, supplies and Congregate Meals to members between January and December 2023 to ensure the needs of our members and their pets were met. In total for 2023, 620 services were provided to pets and our members!
PAWS volunteers 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: Jeanie Vanier, PAWS Program Manager
518-449-7119
To support the PAWS program
Visit: our PAWS Donation Page, or
Contact: Executive Assistant
518-449-7119 ext. 112
PAWS currently has an urgent need for the following donated items:
To schedule a drop-off of PAWS pet food and supplies, please call 518-449-7119.
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 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 food
To schedule a drop-off of PAWS pet food and supplies, please call 518-449-7119.
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.