So here is what took place in the last week. -Thursday: SUNY New Paltz We were part of a fundraising event at SUNY New Paltz. There were hundreds of college students who wanted to get their hands on a dog to pet. The students were thrilled to have the dogs on campus. This is one of our Destress programs that make the students, well, just relax! -Friday: another … [Read more...]

On Saturday, September 16th Rosie and I had the good fortune and great pleasure to attend the Major Clayton Carpenter Memorial Ceremony. Earlier in the week I had received a phone call from PAWS asking if I would attend this event. I responded yes without hesitation. After all, this young service man gave his life protecting and defending our country, so I felt it was the … [Read more...]

The Hudson Valley Renegades game was Rosie's debut as a therapy dog. She exceeded my expectations and made me very proud. The entire experience was really very rewarding . I had the honor and privilege of meeting many veterans and their families. A number of the people we met were members of Gold Star families, which I quickly learned were families who made the ultimate … [Read more...]

By Deborah DiBernardo Azalea and Biscuit are therapy dogs with Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause. Azalea and her daughter Biscuit came from an animal shelter. Azalea had a difficult beginning in her life and was not cared for in fact was treated badly. Shelter dogs have been let down by humans. Dogs are incredible creatures, they are able to overcome the difficulties that … [Read more...]

ARCLIGHT SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Hearts and Tails They are calm and quiet, gentle, patient, unobtrusive—offering comfort and compassion, eliciting smiles, serving as catalysts for conversation—these are trained therapists, the canine members of Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause PHOTO: JOSEPH SCOLLO PHOTOGRAPHY, INC. The dogs work in tandem with their owners, each pair a … [Read more...]