Mission: 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 200 volunteers across Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland, Madison and Cayuga Counties bring their pets to visit residents at more than 55 facilities in Central New York, bringing smiles to more than 800 people every month.
Target demographics: Nursing home residents, hospital patients, airport travelers, and students
Direct beneficiaries per year: Hundreds of patients, residents students, and travelers in Central Ne York
Geographic areas served: Central New York
Programs: animal assisted wellness services and pet therapy.