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We’re in the final month of the Quit for Your Pet campaign! Enter now at www.nysmokefree.com/pets
Closeup photo of a long-furred tabby with green eyes with text about the NYS Quitline Quit for Your Pet campaign. Bright, colorful back drop, purple and orange call to action.
October 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Thank you for highlighting our “Quit for Your Pet” campaign, Spectrum News 1! tinyurl.com/SN093026

Visit www.nysmokefree.com/pets to join the cause, and check out the cute pets across New York State!
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October 2, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Smoke isn’t the only danger to your pets. Nicotine is toxic, too! By quitting tobacco and vape products, you can make your home a safer place for your whole family, including your furry friends. www.nysmokefree.com/pets #pets
Close up of an adorable white kitten with light blond ears and blue eyes looking into the camera, light beige backdrop out of focus.
September 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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It’s Monday… a fresh start to the week and another opportunity to make a quit-attempt. Need inspiration? Quit for your pet! Visit www.nysmokefree.com/pets. #pets
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September 28, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Kimberley of Lockport wants to quit smoking for her beloved cat, Hazel. We’re rooting for you Kimberley, and we’re sure Hazel is, too! See Kimberley’s post and dozens of other precious fur babies by visiting our Kudoboard nysquitline.kudoboard.com/boards/ipHn6.... Like, share, create your own!
Adorable blue gray tabby kitten with blue gray eyes sits atop a colorful floral blanket.
September 25, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Secondhand smoke and vapor increase pets’ risk of cancer and respiratory illness. Quit for them. Learn more at www.nysmokefree.com/pets
Person with a mid-length brunette bob wearing a blush-colored long-sleeve shirt and jeans holding a small, blonde corgi puppy sitting beside a toddler with short brunette hair and a striped shirt holding a long-furred gray tabby cat.
September 23, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Want to help spread the word about our Quit for Your Pet campaign? Check out our promotional toolkit with flyers, newsletter copy, radio public service announcements, and social media graphics. Visit www.nysmokefree.com/pets/quit-fo...
Brightly colored image (yellow, orange, purple); featuring photos of a large black, brown, and white dog, and long-haired tabby cat on flyers to be ordered or printed to promote Quit for Your Pet Campaigns
September 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Lee of Brooklyn says: “Quitting so my dogs can enjoy a more attentive ‘me’ on our walks.” Join our Quit for Your Pet Kudoboard! Visit www.nysmokefree.com/pets to get started. #pets #tobaccofree #vapefree
Two cute dogs face the camera both black with white on their chest and a little white on their noses - one smaller with longer scruffy fur, a beard, and floppy ears; the other medium-sized with medium length fur, and raised ears.
September 18, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Did you know thirdhand smoke residue on surfaces like carpets and furniture can transfer to pets’ fur or feathers? Quit for them. Learn more at www.nysmokefree.com/pets
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September 16, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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We'll be closed Tuesday afternoon, 11:30AM-1:30PM, to celebrate our amazing team! You can still sign up for our free services like free patches, gum, lozenges and supportive text messages at www.nysmokefree.com/services Quit Coach calls, texts, and chats will resume by 2PM.
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September 15, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Remember, you could win a $500 or $250 gift card toward pet supplies by participating in our Quit for Your Pet campaign! Learn more at www.nysmokefree.com/pets #pets
Image of a large black, tan, and white dog looking happy with its tongue out - with a colorful yellow, orange, and purple backdrop describing a quit (tobacco and vape products) for your pet and win contest.
September 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Here’s one of the adorable photos from our Quit for Your Pet Kudoboard. Jarae plans to become vape-free for KitKat and Razzle! www.nysmokefree.com/pets
Two cats lounging on soft blankets - one facing the camera with eyes softly closed, mostly white with spots of grey and beige on it's face; a second cat cuddles against the first - mostly black with spots of white under it's nose, chest and paws, looking away from the camera, relaxed.
September 11, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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We’re one week into our Quit for Your Pet campaign! Have you entered? Check out the adorable pet photos posted so far!  www.nysmokefree.com/pets
Closeup photo of a long-furred tabby with green eyes with text about the NYS Quitline Quit for Your Pet campaign. Bright, colorful back drop, purple and orange call to action.
September 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Did you know ingested commercial tobacco products - like cigarette butts, vape pods or nicotine pouches - can poison your pets? Quit for them. Learn more at www.nysmokefree.com/pets
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September 3, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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This month and October, participate in our Quit for Your Pet campaign! Learn more at www.nysmokefree.com/pets #pets
September 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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We're closed today but don't worry, we're back tomorrow! In the meantime, check out www.nysmokefree.com/ for information to help you quit smoking or vaping like free texting support and medications.
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June 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Thinking of quitting smoking or vaping? Here are some things to consider www.nysmokefree.com/considering-...
June 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Do I qualify for free medications? When will I get my nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges? How do I get more nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges? You've got questions, we've got answers - visit nysmokefree.com/NRT-FAQ
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June 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Thinking about quitting smoking or vaping but not sure where to start? Try personalized support from one of our Quit Coaches by calling 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487), texting (716) 926-4422, or choose which combination of services you'd like at www.nysmokefree.com/services/
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June 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Great to see our colleagues from the New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Control in person! We’re planning ways to make the New York State Quitline even better.
April 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Thinking about quitting smoking or vaping but not really sure where to begin? Let our specialized Quit Coaches help with a personalized plan. Chat, text, or call: visit NYSmokeFree.com, text (716) 926-4422, or call 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487).
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Expert Help Your Quit Coach is a trained and certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. That means you get the best possible support tailored to what you need. Talk With A Quit Coach Today Text (716) 926-4422 or call 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) is only...
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February 18, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Motivation Monday: Ready to quit in 2026? Make this the year you go tobacco-free! 💪 Get inspired by real success stories: NYSmokeFree.com/success-stories
Celebrating 25 years of the NYS Quitline - here’s to a happy, healthy, tobacco-free New Year! 🎉
Promotional image from the New York State Quitline featuring a testimonial by Lisa from Syracuse, NY, expressing the challenges of living without cigarettes. "I never realized how much smoking held me back from the things I really loved to do. I was scared to live without cigarettes and thought it would be stressful to wake up without them. I was so wrong." Includes the Quitline logo and contact information for support.
December 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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We're closed today but we're back tomorrow! Want help now? Check out NYSmokeFree.com to join one of our texting programs, get free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges, and other helpful resources to help you quit tobacco or nicotine products.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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MOTIVATION MONDAY: A smoke or vape break can derail valuable time spent with others, especially during the holidays. Practice delaying to learn how to cut down and how to eventually quit altogether. Learn more at NYSmokeFree.com/how-to-quit
Testimonial with a photo of a smiling individual expressing joy for being tobacco-free, alongside text reading 'It’s very freeing to be tobacco-free. I no longer feel preoccupied; I feel much more present with my family and loved ones. – Tim from Watervliet, NY' Includes the New York State Quitline and NYS Quit logos.
December 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Knowing that someone cares about your quit-attempt may be just the push you need to become and stay tobacco-free. Support systems are so helpful! Contact the New York State Quitline for encouragement: NYSmokeFree.com/Contact-Us
Promotional image featuring a person with a green cap, black glasses, brown shirt and overcoat. "What I valued most about the Quitline was their empathy. Their follow-up calls gave me the support I needed to quit. I have a new lease on life." – Melvin from New York, NY Includes the NYS Quitline logo and contact information.
December 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM