Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society, Inc.

We are PAWS!

About PAWS

PAWS is currently celebrating its 40th year of helping animals. PAWS is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting respect for all living things, as well as attempting to reduce the increasing companion animal population.

PAWS fundraiser at John Engeman Theatre in Northport- play Buddy Holly Story.

When: 6:00 PM Jan 30, 2019.
Join Us for a night at the John W. Engeman Theatre, 250 Main Street, 11768 Northport 1/30/19 6:00PM and see the Buddy Holly Story ... Guaranteed to be a great night out…included in the $100 ticket price is complimentary valet parking; Private pre party event starts at 6:00 PM for PAWS which includes complimentary food, one drink, live music, great raffle baskets and then the play.
The Buddy Holly story Buddy tells the true story of Buddy’s meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when “That’ll Be The Day” hit the airwaves until his tragic death less than two years later. The show features over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits including “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Everyday,” “Oh Boy,” “Not Fade Away,” “Rave On” and “Raining In My Heart,” plus Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba” and The Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace.” Seen by over 22 million people around the world, Buddy will have you on your feet and “send you out of the theater on an unstoppable high” (The Boston Globe).

Thank you, Rachel

This past week, we got a call from a senior who has cancer that has difficulty walking her St. Bernard/hound mix as well as grooming him. Thankfully, we have our partner, Rachel, owner of Dog Grooming By Rachel, who generously provides us grooming services for our dogs in the program. She has been working with us for past 2 years or so. Thank you, Rachel, for all you do! Check out her work on her Facebook page!

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We are recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3), not for profit organization; we are chartered in New York State. Contributions are fully deductible to the extent of the law. Every dollar goes directly towards helping the animals. There is no money spent on salaries, rent or professional fund raising.

PAWS has many programs which are helpful in achieving our goals. PAWS operates Humane Education Program to help children to understand the importance of taking responsibility for their pets, including spaying/neutering. PAWS operates a humane education program that is presented to school aged students each year. The program is called “PAWS To Learn” and is offered free to schools, libraries, scouts and other civic groups. The New York State mandated curriculum is presented at an age appropriate level to various grades. PAWS has a low-cost spay/neuter program which enables many families to have their pets altered who would otherwise be unable to do so for financial reasons. This service is also provided for stray animals. Consequently, this reduces the number of unwanted animals that enter our already over burdened and over-populated shelters. Thousands of animals are spayed/neutered each year through our program which greatly reduces the number of animals being born and thus, the number being destroyed. We also have a free spay/neuter program for felines. Other programs also include: Seniors for Seniors and PAWS pet food distribution program. Please see our Programs page for a complete listing of all of our Programs.

We welcome any and all donations. You can make your check payable to PAWS and send to P.O. Box 861, Hicksville, New York 11802-0861. Or go to our Donations page link above.