"I can't wait to get back to what I love and do best," she gushed.
Conover established Paw It Forward two years ago and now has a team of nearly 70 volunteers.
"If you're a senior citizen, a cancer patient, or physically disabled and you own a dog, we'll take your dog out for free," she said.
Current members who use the service include a 27-year-old cancer patient and an 81-year-old senior citizen. Conover keeps the names of the people she helps confidential because many do not wish to make their conditions known to their neighbors.
“While the benefits of having a pet are certainly positive, at the end of the day, we are providing a service that allows our sick and elderly neighbors to keep their friends and maintain their way of life,” she said. "We'll take care of the exercise, so they don't have to give up their dog."
Those who use the dog walking service call it a godsend.
“I cannot express enough how much this service means to us. My mom can no longer walk without assistance, so Corinne comes by when needed and gives our little Rumi a nice long walk, and he just loves it. Corinne has a bottomless capacity for love and helping both dogs and elderly folks," said Olga S.
Conover estimates she saves her clients as much as $600 a month, which can go to medical or other expenses.
Conover established Paw It Forward two years ago and now has a team of nearly 70 volunteers.
"If you're a senior citizen, a cancer patient, or physically disabled and you own a dog, we'll take your dog out for free," she said.
Current members who use the service include a 27-year-old cancer patient and an 81-year-old senior citizen. Conover keeps the names of the people she helps confidential because many do not wish to make their conditions known to their neighbors.
“While the benefits of having a pet are certainly positive, at the end of the day, we are providing a service that allows our sick and elderly neighbors to keep their friends and maintain their way of life,” she said. "We'll take care of the exercise, so they don't have to give up their dog."
Those who use the dog walking service call it a godsend.
“I cannot express enough how much this service means to us. My mom can no longer walk without assistance, so Corinne comes by when needed and gives our little Rumi a nice long walk, and he just loves it. Corinne has a bottomless capacity for love and helping both dogs and elderly folks," said Olga S.
Conover estimates she saves her clients as much as $600 a month, which can go to medical or other expenses.
When Parker Towers resident Laura Meyerson heard about Paw It Forward, she jumped at the opportunity to volunteer.
"I love animals, and the idea just resonated with me," she said.
Meyerson, a professional dog walker, knew there were so many people in the community who could benefit from Paw It Forward, so she set out to promote it everywhere. She even started sending potential clients to Conover, too.
"If someone calls me for dog walking services, but I find out they qualify for Paw It Forward, I'll send them to Corinne and get them set up. Every bit counts when people have health expenses or need temporary assistance, so people are thrilled to learn about this incredible organization," Meyerson added.
Right now, Paw It Forward's free dog walking services are available in parts of Queens, New York City's West Village, and Stamford, Connecticut. Conover says she intends to continue growing the organization.
Residents can sign up to volunteer or become a client with Paw It Forward at www.pawitforwardny.com.
For those who don't qualify for Paw It Forward but are interested in pet sitting or dog walking services, contact Meyerson through her website, Flying Wonder Dog.
"I love animals, and the idea just resonated with me," she said.
Meyerson, a professional dog walker, knew there were so many people in the community who could benefit from Paw It Forward, so she set out to promote it everywhere. She even started sending potential clients to Conover, too.
"If someone calls me for dog walking services, but I find out they qualify for Paw It Forward, I'll send them to Corinne and get them set up. Every bit counts when people have health expenses or need temporary assistance, so people are thrilled to learn about this incredible organization," Meyerson added.
Right now, Paw It Forward's free dog walking services are available in parts of Queens, New York City's West Village, and Stamford, Connecticut. Conover says she intends to continue growing the organization.
Residents can sign up to volunteer or become a client with Paw It Forward at www.pawitforwardny.com.
For those who don't qualify for Paw It Forward but are interested in pet sitting or dog walking services, contact Meyerson through her website, Flying Wonder Dog.