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Upcoming Events
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March
27
- DeStress Event - Ursuline Upper School
Wilmington, DE
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- Las Américas ASPIRA Academy
Newark, DE
27
- DeStress Event - Harrisburg University
Philadelphia, PA
28
- DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
28 -
The Tatnall School - The Chemistry Club
Wilmington, DE
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- The Transition to Adult Life Fair
Wilmington, DE
29 - DeStress Event & Fundraiser - Garnet Valley High School
Glen Mills, PA
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- DeStress Event - Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
1 - New Team Orientation (Kangaroos and Emus only)
Sydney,
Australia
1
- DeStress Event - Servian Girls Academy
New Castle, DE
2-4 - DeStress Event - Delaware HOSA
Newark, DE
4
- Newark UMC Preschool Fundraiser for PAWS
Newark, DE
6 - Sunday Breakfast Mission Visit
Wilmington, DE
9 - DeStress Event - DCAD
Wilmington, DE
10 - Smyrna HS Mental Health Club
Smyrna, DE
11 - Girl Scout Troop 537 Presentation
Newark, DE
12-14 - Christiana Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Newark, DE
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- AEPi Fundraiser for PAWS at UD
Newark, DE
12 - DeStress Event - Biomedical Graduate Student Association
Philadelphia, PA
13 - Delaware National Guard Child & Youth Program
Smyrna, DE
13 - Concord Pet Meet & Greet
Logan Township, NJ
13 - Concord Pike Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Wilmington, DE
13 - Special Needs Egg Hunt & Festival
Newark, DE
14 - Love Dog-ters Brunch @ City Tap House
Philadelphia, PA
15 - DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
15 - DeStress Event - UD
Newark, DE
15 - DeStress Event - Widener University Law School
Wilmington, DE
16 - Girl Scout Troop 704 Presentation
Newark, DE
18 - Y.A.L.E. School Autism Visit
Philadelphia, PA
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
April
Newark, DE
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
O & T: April 3 & 17
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturday, 8:30 AM
O & T: April 6 & 20
Havre de Grace, MD
Monday, 4:00 PM
O & T: April 8 & 29
Millsboro, DE
Saturday, 10:00 AM
O & T: April 13 & 27
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PAWS for People is happy to offer obedience, therapy dog, and target training through our partnerships with experienced dog trainers. Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
5-week class starts:
May 7
- 6:30 PM:
PAWS Puppy
- 7:30 PM:
PAWS Obedience 1
5-week class starts:
May 9
- 6:30 PM:
Attention & Focus
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
FRIDAYS
5-week class starts:
May 10
- 9:30 AM: PAWS Obedience 2
- 10:45 AM: PAWS Therapy Dog Prep
SATURDAYS
5-week class starts:
May 4
- 10:15 AM:
PAWS Puppy
- 11:45 PM: PAWS Obedience 1
- 11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
May 5 (1 session)
- 11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
Private Training
One on one sessions to help develop and hone in on specific skills you want to work on without added distractions of a classroom environment.
By appointment: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:30 PM
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Therapy
Pet Song
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Thanks to Tish Gallagher for sharing this video of a Doc McStuffins song!
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Attention Members
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If it is getting close to your STEX
due date, you can schedule a session at the
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
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Weekdays, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Or, we are offering Saturday Sessions:
April 20, 10-12
May 11, 10-12
For teams who live a distance from the Newark office, let us know your needs and we will do our best to offer options.
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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.
March
PAWS for Reading
Thursday, March 28, 2:00 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
GrandPAWS
Friday, March 29, 8:00 AM
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Dog Body Language
Friday, March 29, 9:30 AM
Rehoboth Beach, DE
April
DeStress
Tuesday, April 2, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
GrandPAWS
Wednesday, April 10, 1:00 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
May
DeStress
Thursday, May 16, 1:30 PM
Kennett Square, PA
PATHS
Friday, May 17, Noon
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
On-Line Courses
Register on-line and we will send you the link to the Open Learning course.
PS PAWS
First Visit Assistant
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No fee
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Donate While You Shop
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The AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases when selected by customers. Choose
PAWS for People when you log in:
smile.amazon.com
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T
hank You to Our Sponsors
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Feedback Welcome!
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Please e-mail Wendy
suggestions & stories
registration@PAWSforPeople.org
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| Just the Right Amount of Kisses |
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My daughter, Debs, was at the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children Nemours Emergency Room last week due to severe dehydration and low blood sugar. While there, we were lucky enough to have had a visit by Sandy and her human Craig McClintock! Sandy is just the sweetest and it really helped my daughter. Sandy showed up right after Debs got her IV put in and stayed while she had her blood sugar checked twice via a finger prick. Sandy was able to help Debs be brave and gave her just the right amount of kisses!!
It was amazing to have Sandy there, not just for my daughter, but she gave me some relief as well!
We are so grateful Sandy was there!!
- Kate
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Today is the last day to RSVP!
PAWS Annual Spring Fling event is the perfect setting to learn more about the programs of PAWS for People and meet some of PAWS pet therapy teams. In addition to a delicious lunch and a fabulous silent auction, the Spring Fling also provides attendees the opportunity to be inspired by stories of the impact of pet therapy shared by both the pet therapy teams and the people they have visited.
Sunday, April 7th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Hockessin Memorial Hall
610 Yorklyn Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
Tickets $45 per person
PAWS Members $40 per person
Table for Eight & Special Recognition
$350
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| Final Week for the Register Round Up |
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Thanks to our friends at
Newark Natural Foods
who are holding a special Register Round Up for the entire Month of March to benefit PAWS for People. Customers will be given the opportunity to Round Up their bill to the next even dollar and the funds will be donated to PAWS.
Newark Natural Foods Co-Op
Newark Shopping Center
230 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
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Announcing the Spring Barnes & Noble Book Fairs
During the book fair we will have special vouchers that we can distribute to customers. When a customer presents the voucher at the cash registers (including in the cafe), Barnes & Noble will donate a portion of the sales to PAWS for People.
We will have Pet-Therapy Teams on the following dates:
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Concord Pike Location
Saturday, 4/13 - 10 AM - 8 PM
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Christiana Mall Location:
Friday, 4/12 - 10 AM - 8 PM
Saturday, 4/13 - 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, 4/14 - 10 AM - 6 PM
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Volunteers Needed for this FUN event!
We need pet therapy teams and volunteers (without a pet) to help with this project. Because this involves lots of folks, we have a special online sign up. Click on the sign up link, then choose which location you would like to visit (Concord Pike or Christiana Mall), then choose the day and the shift and sign up.
Sign up Link:
http://signup.com/go/VpYpOOk
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| Save the Date - More Information Coming Soon! |
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| A Poem for Therapy Team Dolly & Gene Thornton |
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There once was a red dog from Kent,
Whose visits seem quite heaven sent.
Therapy dog - the REAL deal!
Dolly's love helps folks heal,
That, of course, is her special intent."
- Judith H. Block
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| Share the Knowledge - Instructors Needed |
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Thanks to everyone who responded to the call for PAWS University Instructors! Our team of trainers is growing.
But we still have more growing to do - especially in Sussex County, DE.
If you would like to be involved in sprinkling the seeds of knowledge that is PAWS University, please contact Sammy (
STaylor@PAWSforPeople.org)
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| We Made it to the Finals |
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PAWS for People was recently notified that we have made it to the Finals for DSBC's Blue Ribbon Awards. We were nominated for 2 awards:
Best Customer Service &
Best Non-Profit
We are proud to be one of two or three finalists for one or both of these categories! And we are proud of our members and staff for their good works that earned these nominations!
There is no online or public voting this year. W
inners will be announced at the DSBC's Annual Meeting & Blue Ribbon Awards Brunch on April 11th.
We look forward to sharing more news soon!
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Shining
Stars
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Karen Kohler, Gunner, & Piper
Karen joined PAWS with her very handsome yellow Lab, Gunner, in February, 2007. As an employee of Christiana Hospital, Karen saw first-hand the benefits that pet therapy could bring to staff and patients. In March of 2009, Karen and Gunner became a PAWS for Reading team and began to visit with some local schools and Libraries. Karen and Gunner initiated PAWS visits with the Delaware National Guard for Deployments and Homecomings - visits which are among some of our teams' favorites! Gunner gave so much to those he visited until he passed away in 2013. K
aren now visits with her adorable Shih Poo, Piper. Karen shares Piper and his wonderful personality on visit to Linden Hill Elementary School and the Kirkwood Public Library. In the past, they also visited the Christiana Care Health System. This duo also attends many community events, including, of course, the National Guard events! Thank you, Karen, for sharing your wonderful pups with the community and helping so many readers to build their confidence through the PAWS for Reading program over the past 12 years. Thank you, Gunner and Piper, for sharing your warm furry love with all those you meet.
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Kathy Rathgeb & Callie
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Kathy joined
PAWS
with her sweet American Bulldog, Callie, in 2012. Kathy learned about PAWS when her dog trainer noticed that Callie had a very calm temperament and a fantastic personality perfect for pet therapy work. Together, they regularly visit at
Bowling Green Brandywine Treatment Center
where Callie's gentle nature is a perfect fit for those who need a little puppy love to support their journey to recovery. Kathy and Callie are also regulars at community events including
J.McLaughlin (Greenville, DE)
, Heart in the Game, craft fairs, and
Barnes & Noble
events where sitting on the floor in the middle of the customers, they literally stop traffic. Through great conversations, they have inspired many other people to learn more about PAWS. Callie is rewarded for this great work with french fries at the end of their shift. Thank you, Kathy, for sharing your time and your special girl. Thank you, Callie, for sharing your non-judgmental love with everyone you meet.
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