A thank you is always appreciated, but when the kids take time to write them, it always makes it more special. These were from a group of 7th graders at Scofield Magnet Middle School in Stamford, CT. It was a Career Day and we were invited to participate to talk about careers with animals! It was a fun and educational afternoon! … [Read more...]

April 28, 9:00 am - National September 11 Memorial and Museum Community Day This past weekend Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause kissed April showers goodbye with a fun filled morning and afternoon at the National September 11, Memorial and Museum Community Day in New York City. For the last few years, The Tails of Hope Foundation, has invited our Therapy Dog Teams to … [Read more...]

On April 17, 2019, the Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause Pet Therapy Group received the highest presidential honor for Volunteer Service. The Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause Pet Therapy Group has been part of the West Point Community for over 10 years. The dogs and their handlers work at West Point in different capacities, always bringing smiles to anyone who is in their … [Read more...]

On Sunday, April 7, several of the therapy dog teams from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause, and in collaboration with the American Red Cross, spent the day at the Newburgh Army Base with our service men, women, and their families preparing for deployment. They will be deployed anywhere from six months to two years. Approximately 85 soldiers spent the day in break out rooms … [Read more...]

Have you heard about the volunteer dogs in the American Red Cross GNY Region? If you haven’t heard about the program within the GNY region it might be of interest for you to become familiar with our four- footed friends who help at many of the venues we take part in with the Red Cross GNY. The name of the group of volunteer teams (dog and human) who do this work is, Hudson … [Read more...]