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Upcoming Events
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18 -
Girl Scout Troop 4348 Info Session
Kennett Square, PA
18 -
Winternfest (DeStress Event for Christiana Care Interns)
Newark, DE
18 -
Brader Elementary School Event
Newark, DE
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Special Needs Recreation Group Visit
Berwyn, PA
25 -
DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
February
2 - The Pilot School Family Fun Night
5 - Key Point Health Services
6 - Key Point Health Services
6 & 7 - George Read Middle School
10 - Sensory Play Parent Night In
12 -
Shue-Medill School Book Fair & Reading Night
15 - DeStress Event - Cooper Medical School of Rowan
23 - Avon Grove High School Animal Aid Club
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Save the Date
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Sunday, April 15th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Hockessin Memoriall Hall
If you would like to be alerted when more information about this event becomes available, please e-mail
[email protected].
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
Thursdays, 5:30 PM
O & T: February 1 & 15
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:30 AM
O & T: February 3 & 17
Newark, DE
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
O & T: February 7 & 21
Dover, DE
Mondays, 1:00 PM
O & T: February 12 & 26
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Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
All courses are held at the PAWS for People Office in Newark.
TUESDAYS
First Class:
February 20
- 6:30 PM:
Puppy 1 (5 weeks)
- 7:30 PM:
Target Training (5 weeks)
THURSDAYS
First Class:
February 22
- 6:30 PM: Attention & Focus (5 weeks)
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep (5 weeks)
SUNDAY, February 4
- 11:30 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
(1 session)
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PAWS University is open to members of PAWS for People. It offers courses to not only help strengthen your visiting skills but also to strengthen your bond with your therapy companion. Some courses are mandatory for participation in specific PAWS programs; other courses are designed as informational and fun.
January
Nemours Prep
18
(Thursday), 6:30 PM
PAWS office (no fee)
Grand PAWS
19 (Friday), 10:00 AM
PAWS office
PAWS for Reading
26 (Friday), 10:00 AM
PAWS office
February
Courthouse Companions - Delaware County Court Training
5 (Monday), 10:00 AM
Media, PA
Thinking Outside the Box & PATHS
9 (Friday), 10:00 AM
Dover, DE
Register on-line and we will send you the link to the Open Learning course.
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T
hank You to Our Sponsors
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Feedback Welcome!
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Please e-mail Wendy
with suggestions and stories
[email protected] |
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Pet Me - It's Worth It!
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 "We met an older lady, who was a bit nervous around Robbie but seemed really drawn to him. Eventually she tentatively petted him. After she did, she broke out into a big grin and told me that he was the first dog she ever petted! She has been scared of dogs her whole life! She was super excited and said she couldn't wait to tell her family what she had done!
PAWS changes lives."
- Becky Cronin, PAWS Member
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The Best Animal Therapy Nonprofits of the Year
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 We recently received notice that Healthline had published a list of the Best Animal Therapy Nonprofits and PAWS for People is on that list!
Here is what Healthline had to say:
"Our editors carefully selected the most compassionate, actionable, and effective nonprofits that aim to help those they serve to achieve health and well-being. We're glad to have you on the list!
"We've carefully selected these
animal therapy
nonprofits because they're actively working to educate, inspire, and support people while sharing the benefits of therapy animals.
"You don't have to be a pet owner or recipient of animal therapy to know the way animals can positively affect your life and mood.
"Therapy animals - including both
service animals and
emotional support animals - can be especially helpful to people who are differently abled, ill, living with mental health issues, or simply under significant amounts of stress.
"And there are many animal therapy nonprofit organizations dedicated to exploring and supporting the human-animal bond. They take animals into hospitals and nursing homes, and lead programs to train animals and their handlers. The lives affected by these organizations and the volunteers who represent them are countless, and we're enamored by both their cause and their dedication to it."
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2018 PAWS Conference - Registration is Open
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Saturday, February 24th
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE
Registration
Early Registration: $55.00/After February 14: $60.00
$5 Discount for PAWS Members
Keynote Speaker
Brad Cole,
Executive Director, K9 First Responders, Inc.
A great day filled with
- 15 workshops from which to choose
- FUN Zone with Pet-themed Activities & Crafts
- Buffet lunch
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Send Your Loves Some Love this Valentine's Day
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Making a donation to
PAWS for People in honor of your
"Special Someone" is a perfect way to share your love with a special person or pet!
If you'd like, PAWS will send your sweetie a personalized 'love note' ~ sharing your very special Valentine's Day honor!
Don't delay... order by 3:00 PM, Friday, February 9th so we can guarantee delivery by Valentine's Day!
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2018 American Humane Hero Dog Awards - Nominate Now!
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Is your dog a hero?
Nominations for the 2018 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® are now open! The Hero Dog Awards are an annual competition that honors heroes on both ends of the leash: whether your dog is a courageous service dog, saves lives as a law enforcement dog, or just loves to greet you with a wagging tail at the end of a hard day, we want to hear your story. Submit a nomination for your dog in one of the seven categories (including therapy dog) and they could be featured on the Hallmark Channel next fall!
After two rounds of online public voting, the dog with the most votes in each category is announced and will be awarded $2,500 for their chosen charity partner. The third & final voting round determines the 2018 American Hero Dog, who will be announced live at the gala next September, receiving an additional $5,000 grant for their charity partner.
This year, PAWS for People is an official charity partner!
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10 Simple and Fun Indoor Games for Dogs
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It's that time of year again for many of us - dark when we wake up and dark by the time we get home. With shorter days it's definitely more of a challenge to keep our dogs fit and active, but with a little bit of creativity you can do a lot of fun exercises indoors. Here're 10 simple & fun indoor games that I love to play when we can't get outside. They help keep my dog happy, entertained and best of all they prevent boredom. And I have to admit - I think they're pretty fun as well."
Read more >>
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Sammy & Spartacus (Brad Cole's Therapy Companion)
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Shining Stars
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Dawn Kisner, Kate, & Riley
Dawn joined PAWS in February 2017 with her adorably sweet Goldendoodle, Kate. After falling in love with the joys of pet therapy, Dawn also certified Kate's sister, a Yellow Lab named Riley. They have visited at Cadia Rehab Capitol and Union Hospital. As a PAWS for Reading team, they visit at Appoquiniminck Library and Star Hill Elementary School. Dawn, Kate, and Riley also enjoy PAWS' many community events. What a fantastic team!
Carol Lutrell & Araby
Carol and Araby joined PAWS in June of 2015. When Carol was told that her sweet, black Cocker Spaniel, Araby, would be a perfect therapy dog, she got her certified. Araby's calm and affectionate demeanor makes her a natural therapy dog. This Advanced team has visited with Sunrise of Wilmington and St. Francis Healthcare. As a PAWS for Reading team, they visit with Kirkwood Library, Highlands Elementary, Helen Kate Furness Library, Christ Church Preschool, and Brandywine Hundred Library. What a great team!
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