Paws of War

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

Experience the magic of the season while supporting our heroes and rescued animals.

Coghlan’s Holiday House for Heroes is now open. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the stunning light show and Santa’s Workshop while helping support local veterans, first responders, and Paws of War’s rescue work.

Location:
56 Roy Drive, Nesconset

Hours:
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6 to 9 PM
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 PM to 12 AM

While you enjoy the lights, please consider donating to Paws of War. Every dollar helps save animals in danger and brings comfort and healing to veterans and first responders. Invite friends and family to visit too, because each contribution truly makes a difference.

Thank you to the Coghlan family for creating this beautiful holiday tradition for such a meaningful cause.

12/09/2025

A soldier’s wish brought him to safety. Now he needs a loving family to bring him home.
Adoption open to any loving family.

Meeka is a 10-month-old Canaan pup rescued through Paws of War’s War Torn Pups and Cats program. His soldier refused to leave him behind, but due to military duties, was unable to keep him. Their only wish is for Meeka to have the safe, happy life he deserves with a family who will love him as much as they did.

Now safe in America, Meeka is ready for his forever home. He is gentle and affectionate, shy at first, but once he trusts you, he lights up with joy. He loves people, enjoys playtime, and has a heart full of love waiting for the right family.

If you would like to give Meeka the life his soldier dreamed of for him, please apply here:
pawsofwar.org/adoptadog

12/09/2025

An Army Soldier Fought For a Kitten’s Life. Now, That Kitten Is Thriving Against All Odds.

Six newborn kittens came into the world beneath a building near a U.S. Army base in the scorching Middle Eastern sand. A wild animal attack tore through the area, scattering the litter. Their mother fled with four babies, but two were left behind: Peamer and her brother, Rocket.

They were barely alive. Too weak to lift their heads. Their tiny bodies fading by the hour. Rocket struggled to breathe as he battled aspiration pneumonia.

A U.S. Army Major refused to let that be their ending. She reached out to Paws of War for help, knowing they were living on borrowed time.

Our team mobilized immediately, traveling 16 hours through dangerous terrain with a veterinary nurse, medical equipment, and fortified formula to keep them alive.

We fought for both lives, but Rocket did not make it. His tiny body could not recover. Peamer was devastated without her brother, but she kept fighting.

Now safe in the U.S., she is getting stronger every day. Affectionate, courageous, confident, playful, and astonishingly smart, Peamer gives love as fiercely as she fought to survive.
Her soldier’s only wish is for Peamer to grow up safe and loved in a forever home while she continues serving overseas.

Apply to adopt here: pawsofwar.org/adopt

12/09/2025

🐾 Join Us for a Special Paws of War Event at Huntington Volvo! 🇺🇸🚘

📅 December 16 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

We’re proud to partner with Paws of War for a heartfelt event supporting our veterans, first responders, and the service dogs who stand by their side.

Stop by Huntington Volvo to meet a First Responder or Veteran and their service dog, learn more about the incredible work Paws of War does, and show your support for this amazing cause.

🎁 Plus — enter to win our exclusive raffle basket! All visitors can submit for a chance to take home something special.

Whether you're stopping in for service, shopping for a new ride, or just want to support a great mission, we’d love to see you there!

Last But Not Lease — enter to win 1 YEAR OF FREE CAR WASHES! To qualify, guests must come to the dealership on December 16, 2025 between 8:30AM and 2:00PM to submit their name for the drawing, which will take place at 2:00PM. Guests do not need to be present for the drawing. One (1) winner will be chosen at random at the time of drawing. If the winner is not present, they will be contacted following the completion of the event.

📍 Huntington Volvo
🐶❤️ Giving back never felt so good.

https://www.volvocarsofhuntington.com/paws-of-war-hv.htm

12/09/2025

🐾 Join Us for a Special Paws of War Event at Westbury Alfa Romeo! 🇺🇸🚘

📅 December 16 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

We’re proud to partner with Paws of War for a heartfelt event supporting our veterans, first responders, and the service dogs who stand by their side.

Stop by Westbury Alfa Romeo to meet a First Responder or Veteran and their service dog, learn more about the incredible work Paws of War does, and show your support for this amazing cause.

🎁 Plus — enter to win our exclusive raffle basket! All visitors can submit for a chance to take home something special.

Whether you're stopping in for service, shopping for a new ride, or just want to support a great mission, we’d love to see you there!

Last But Not Lease — enter to win 1 YEAR OF FREE CAR WASHES! To qualify, guests must come to the dealership on December 16, 2025 between 8:30AM and 2:00PM to submit their name for the drawing, which will take place at 2:00PM. Guests do not need to be present for the drawing. One (1) winner will be chosen at random at the time of drawing. If the winner is not present, they will be contacted following the completion of the event.

📍 Westbury Alfa Romeo
🐶❤️ Giving back never felt so good.
https://www.westburyalfaromeo.com/paws-of-war.htm

12/09/2025

Today is the last day to vote.
We need your help.

Just two minutes of your time can change lives.

Paws of War has been selected for Teachers Federal Credit Union’s Season of Giving, and how much we receive depends entirely on the number of votes we earn.

Teachers is donating $50,000 to three nonprofits. First place receives $25,000, second receives $15,000, and third receives $10,000. Every vote directly strengthens our mission to support veterans, first responders, and the animals who stand by their side.

Today is your final chance to help push us to the top.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit teachersfcu.org/seasonofgiving to cast your vote.

Thank you to Teachers Federal Credit Union for including us in this meaningful initiative.

12/08/2025

Our Mobile Veterinary Clinic returns on December 14th to provide free essential pet care for veterans, active military members, first responders, and their pets in need.

From wellness exams and vaccines to nail clippings and microchipping, our team is here to ensure the pets who stand by our heroes receive the care they deserve.

We are deeply grateful to The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare for making this mission possible. Their support allows us to serve those who have already given so much by making sure the animals they love are healthy, happy, and by their side.

Appointments are required and space fills quickly.
To schedule, please call 631-406-6595 or email [email protected].

The location for this Mobile Veterinary Clinic will be the Paws of War Training Center:
127-20 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, NY 11767

We look forward to serving you and your pets.

12/08/2025

As we paused to remember the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, we reflected on the moment that changed the course of history and set countless young Americans on the path to service. One of those young men was David Palmer, now a 100-year-old Army veteran and proud member of the American Legion in Islip, who answered the call to serve in World War II after our nation was attacked.

We were honored to recognize David at the remembrance ceremony held at the American Airpower Museum, where he was surprised with the incredible honor of performing the Pearl Harbor rose drop. Watching him take part in this deeply meaningful tribute, decades after the war that shaped his generation, moved everyone in attendance.

Paws of War presented David with a WWII commemorative coin and a Paws of War challenge coin to acknowledge his century of courage, service, and devotion to our country. David also spent some quality time with one of our Paws of War service pups.

We extend heartfelt gratitude to Kathleen Honrine, Paws of War Mission Advocate, whose unwavering dedication to extending the mission behind Paws of War continues to change lives for both people and animals. Her commitment made our involvement possible in such a meaningful way.
We also thank Ken Levre for assisting in coordinating our participation and helping honor David with the recognition he deserves.

As we remember Pearl Harbor, we honor the heroes who served in its aftermath, including veterans like David who stepped forward in our nation’s time of need.

We will always remember.

12/07/2025

Thank you to News 12 for helping share the stories behind our Home for the Holidays mission and the brave dogs in our War Torn Pups and Cats program.

These animals were found overseas by U.S. service members who protected them and reached out to Paws of War with one hope: that their rescued dogs would make it safely to America and have the loving future they deserve.

Many are now here and beginning new lives, but there are still more animals waiting overseas and more deployed soldiers asking us for help today.

If you want to make a real impact this holiday season, please help us grant the wishes of U.S. soldiers and bring their rescued animals to safety.

Donate at pawsofwar.org/donate
Adopt at pawsofwar.org/adoptadog

12/05/2025

Join us for the 2025 Army vs. Navy Game Fundraiser at Twisted Cow Distillery on Saturday, December 13th at 3:00 PM.

Enjoy live music, great food, raffles, and an unforgettable game-day experience, all while helping support Paws of War and the veterans, first responders, and rescued animals we serve.

Tickets are just $10 and all proceeds go directly to Paws of War.

Secure your spot now:

Join us at Twisted Cow Distillery for the Army Navy Game and help support Paws of War in person!

12/05/2025

ADOPT MOTCHA: We are granting the wish of a U.S. soldier who hoped Motcha would one day know the safety and love of a real home.
Adoption open to any loving family

Motcha was found overseas by a group of U.S. soldiers who discovered her living in harsh, dangerous conditions, far too young to face the world on her own. With her tiny spotted nose, her striking black mask, and her gentle, trusting eyes, she quickly became a bright spot in the middle of a very difficult environment. The soldiers did everything they could to protect her, knowing that without help, she wouldn’t make it.

They reached out to Paws of War with one urgent request: save her. Give her a chance. Make sure this little pup would never again have to fight for her life

Motcha held on through everything, And now she has finally made it safely to America. She is friendly, playful, and full of joy. She has her whole life ahead of her and is ready to spend it with a family who will love her as deeply as she will love them.

By adopting Motcha, you won’t just be giving a deserving dog a forever home, you’ll be fulfilling the heartfelt wish of the soldiers who stood by her when she had no one else.

Apply to adopt at pawsofwar.org/adoptadog