PAWS of CNY Inc., central New York’s largest non-profit provider of pet assisted wellness services, is expanding its services in Oswego County. 

In order to meet the growing need of nursing homes, community organizations and schools that it serves, they are working to add teams of certified therapy pets to its program, according to a press release.

To assist with these efforts, a free therapy pet evaluation session will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Paws and Effect on county Route 1 in Oswego.