HumaneCNY Celebrates 60 Years, Introduces Adoptable Dog Jack

Nonprofit to host Boogie Down Disco Night Fur Paws event on April 24, 2026.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:56pm

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A softly blurred, out-of-focus photograph in warm, hazy tones depicting a group of people dancing at a lively party, with the silhouettes of animals in the background, conceptually representing the celebratory energy of HumaneCNY's 60th anniversary event.The vibrant Boogie Down Disco Night Fur Paws event will bring the community together to celebrate HumaneCNY's 60 years of supporting local animals.Syracuse Today

HumaneCNY, a Central New York animal welfare organization, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. To mark the milestone, the nonprofit is hosting a Boogie Down Disco Night Fur Paws event on April 24, 2026, at the Syracuse Marriott Downtown. The organization also introduced an adoptable dog named Jack, a 4.5-year-old mixed breed who is looking for a home, preferably with another dog.

Why it matters

HumaneCNY has been a vital resource for animal rescue and adoption in the Syracuse area for six decades, reflecting the community's longstanding commitment to pet welfare. The 60th anniversary celebration and adoption event showcase the organization's ongoing efforts to find loving homes for animals in need.

The details

The Boogie Down Disco Night Fur Paws event will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on April 24, 2026, in the Grand Ballroom at the Syracuse Marriott Downtown. Tickets, which include parking, can be purchased online at HumaneCNY.org/60th until April 17th. The adoptable dog, Jack, is a 30-pound mixed breed who would do best in a home with another dog and no children.

  • HumaneCNY was founded in 1966.
  • The Boogie Down Disco Night Fur Paws event will be held on April 24, 2026.
  • The last day to purchase tickets for the event is April 17, 2026.

The players

HumaneCNY

A Central New York animal welfare organization that has been helping animals in need for 60 years.

Maureen Davison

The executive director of HumaneCNY.

Hayley Pudney

A representative of HumaneCNY who shared details about the 60th anniversary event.

Jack

A 4.5-year-old mixed breed dog available for adoption through HumaneCNY.

Thomas J. Pirro Jr. Funeral Home

The presenting sponsor of the Boogie Down Disco Night Fur Paws event.

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What they’re saying

“For 60 years HumaneCNY has been helping animals in need in our community and that is a reason to celebrate.”

— Maureen Davison, Executive Director, HumaneCNY

“If you're interested you can fill out an application at HumaneCNY.org, email info@humanecny.org or call (315) 457-8762.”

— Hayley Pudney, HumaneCNY Representative

What’s next

Interested adopters can visit the HumaneCNY website to fill out an application for Jack or other available pets.

The takeaway

HumaneCNY's 60th anniversary celebration and adoption event highlight the organization's longstanding commitment to animal welfare in the Syracuse community, providing a fun way for locals to support their mission and potentially welcome a new furry friend into their homes.