Pet Partners of CNY

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

We’re excited to share that Pet Partners has launched a two-year partnership with the Baxter Foundation to expand therapy animal programs in the health care field across the country. Baxter has a major site in Skaneateles and Pet Partners of CNY is honored to be in a position to support this national initiative!

As part of the 2 year program, the Baxter Foundation has agreed to pay the online handler class fee for their employees. Additionally, they will pick up 50% of the cost for the online Pet Partners handler course for anyone in our area interested in becoming a pet therapy team! When registering with Pet Partners National online, simply use the code “BaxterCares.”

As more people learn about the partnership, we hope more members of the community will begin following our work and taking notice of the impact therapy pet teams from Pet Partners of CNY can make!

Thank you ! PPCNY is so excited to be apart of this exciting opportunity!!
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PPCNY recently participated in a launch event in Skaneateles as well as a meet and greet with national Baxter officials at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. See the links in the comments for more information and a clip of the St. Joe’s visit.

06/05/2026

🐾 Interested in Volunteering with Your Pet? 🐾

Have you ever wondered if you and your pet could make a difference in the lives of others? Join us for an Informational Meeting to learn about becoming a therapy animal team!

We’ll share:
✨ What therapy animal volunteering is all about
✨ Where our teams visit in the community
✨ The requirements for pets and handlers
✨ The training and evaluation process
✨ How therapy animals bring comfort, connection, and joy to people of all ages

Whether you’re just curious or ready to begin your journey, this is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about making a positive impact in your community.

🐶 All interested pet owners are welcome!

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 5th
⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:30am
📍 Location: Upstate Oasis Health Link Room

Come discover how you and your pet can become a source of smiles, encouragement, and companionship for those who need it most. We can’t wait to meet you! ❤️🐾

💥NO pets at this meeting, informational only.

        

05/24/2026

Calling all pet parents! Join us for a class on how to help your fur-friend in the event of an emergency. 🐾

05/12/2026

Mark you calendar! 📆
PPCNY teams are heading to the 4th annual Village of East Syracuse Spring Festival!
Saturday, May 16th
11am - 2pm
Ellis Field Park

Come on down and enjoy the fun!!
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05/09/2026

Happy National Dog Mom’s Day!!

This day is to honor the special bond between women and their special furry canine companions! Dogs are often considered cherished family members and this day celebrates the love, care, and motherhood lifestyle of dog ownership!
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05/05/2026

🎉Congratulations and welcome!!🎉

The PPCNY community keeps growing and getting stronger!! From our last two team evaluation days, PPCNY had 6 team renewals and 3 new teams!!

We are so proud to celebrate our newest teams for successfully renewing and passing their evaluations! Your dedication, patience, and hard work have brought you to this exciting moment—and we couldn’t be happier to welcome you to the PPCNY community!!

You are now ready to make, or continue to make, a meaningful impact in our community. From bringing comfort to those in need, to sharing smiles in schools, hospitals, and community spaces, your presence will brighten days and create powerful moments of connection.

💥Russell w/ handler Bill
💥Brandi w/ handler Carol
💥Clayton w/ handler Mary Ann
💥Phoebe w/ handler Bequi
💥Petra w/ handler Mary
💥Benji w/ handler Kate
💥Kustard w/ handler Kathi
💥Maisy w/ handler Jeanne
💥Clayton w/ handler Tom

We can’t wait to see all the incredible ways you and your amazing animals will touch lives.
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05/01/2026

Feel Good Friday!

The amazing staff at shared this picture of Anna and a message saying the staff at St. Joe’s Vascular Services love visits with Anna and her dad, Tom!

Thank you Tom and Anna for all of your visits, and for the wonderful service you provide! Nothing better than the animal human bond, with an awesome team bringing smiles, comfort and joy to some of our hardest workers!!
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04/30/2026

Today we celebrate the heart, comfort, and connection that therapy animals bring into our world.

On National Therapy Animal Day, we honor these incredible animals and their dedicated handlers who share kindness wherever they go—from hospitals and schools to libraries and community spaces. With every visit, wag, nuzzle, and quiet moment, they help reduce stress, spark smiles, and remind us that we’re never alone.

Thank you to our therapy teams for the joy you spread and the lives you brighten each and every day. Your impact is truly paws-itively amazing!
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Please consider donating to help bring opportunities to future PPCNY teams : https://www.petpartnerscny.org/support-ppcny