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Upcoming Events
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June
5
- Oberle Elementary Family Night
Bear, DE
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- DeStress Event - Brandywine High School
Wilmington, DE
7 & 8 - Concord Pet Pets in the Park
Glasgow, DE
8 - Boy Scouts of America - Order of the Arrow Presentation
Rising Sun, MD
9 - Philadelphia Walk for Williams Syndrome
Philadelphia, PA
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- DeStress Event - UD Employee Health and Wellbeing
Newark, DE
11
- PAWS at the Blue Rocks
Wilmington, DE
13 - DeStress Event - Christiana Care
Newark, DE
13-16 - Christiana Barnes & Noble Gift Wrapping & Book Fair
Newark, DE
14 - DeStress Event - Engineering Grad Students UD
Newark, DE
15 - PAWS for Reading at Bethany Books
Bethany Beach, DE
16 - FatherFest at the Helicopter Museum
West Chester, PA
17
- DSA Days of Summer Camp
Milford, DE
17 - DeStress Event - Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia, PA
17
- Sunday Breakfast Mission Visit
Wilmington, DE
18 - Legislative Hall Visit
Dover, DE
18 - DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
19 - DeStress Event - Aberdeen Standard Investments
Philadelphia, PA
20 - Goju Training Center Summer Camp Reading
Wilmington, DE
21 - Dog's Day of Summer
Elkton, MD
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- DSA Days of Summer Camp
Milford, DE
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- Lums Pond Camp
Bear, DE
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- Family Fun at the Delaware Museum of Natural History
Wilmington, DE
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- Brandywine Valley SPCA Camp
Georgetown, DE
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- DeStress Event - Brinker Capital
Berwyn, PA
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- White Clay Creek Summer Camp
Newark, DE
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- Hagley Museum Bike & Hike
Wilmington, DE
27 - Cub Scout Day Camp
Wilmington, DE
28 - Camp Scrubs Visit
Elkton, MD
July
8 - Brandywine Valley SPCA Camp
Georgetown, DE
9 - DeStress Event - Wilmington Hospital
Wilmington, DE
10 - Boy Scout Summer Camp
Newark, DE
11 - Garnet Valley School District Special Needs Classes
Glen Mills, PA
11 - Frazzberry Fundraiser
Wilmington, DE
12 - Lums Pond Summer Camp
Bear, DE
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So you've got a great pet - sweet and friendly and LOVES people, and you think sharing all that love would be a good way to give back to people in the community.
But can your pet pass the test?
Do you have time?
Will your pet be a good visitor?
You've got lots of questions and PAWS has one great answer:
Yes, you can!
Join us for a
FREE workshop on pet therapy, the many benefits, and how you can get involved.
6, 2:00 PM - Media, PA
10, 11:00 AM - Newark, DE
21, 10:00 AM - Dover, DE
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
June
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturday, 8:30 AM
O & T: June 1 & 15
Newark, DE
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
O & T: June 5 & 19
Millsboro, DE
Saturday, 10:00 AM
O & T: June 8 & 22
Kennett Square, PA
Thursday, 5:30 PM
O & T: June 13 & 27
Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, 1:00 PM
O & T: 23 & 30
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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!
MONDAYS
July 15
(1 session)
6:30 PM: Dog Tricks for Better Visits
October 21
(1 session)
6:30 PM: Dog Tricks for Better Visits
TUESDAYS (5-week classes)
June 18 (No class on July 2)
- 6:30 PM: PAWS Obedience 1
- 7:30 PM: PAWS Obedience 2
THURSDAYS
(5-week classes)
June 20 (No class on July 4)
- 6:30 PM: Attention & Focus
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
SATURDAYS
(5-week classes)
June 22 (No class on July 6)
- 10:15 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 11:30 AM PAWS Obedience 1
- 11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
July 7
(1 session)
- 11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
August 4
(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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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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W
eekdays, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Or, we are offering Saturday Sessions:
June 15, 10-12
July 27, 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.
Trauma Support
Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Adults with Disabilities
Tuesday, June 18, 2:00 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
PAWS for Reading
Wednesday, June 26, 6:00 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
PATHS -
Pet-Assisted Therapy in the Hospital Setting
Friday, June 28, 1:30 PM
Kennett Square, PA
PAWS for Reading
Sunday, June 30, 3:30 PM
Philadelphia, PA
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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| A Precious Gift |
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Thank you, Fredo, Louie, and Lynne for an enjoyable visit, a truly bright spot in our day. As I shared with our son and daughter about the visit, every moment of happiness and contentment for my husband is a precious gift. And you delivered that gift to him today.
This visit not only brought smiles to his face but got him interacting and moving around with Fredo. It is remarkable how a dog and his owner can bring such transformation. Thank you!
After you left, my husband relaxed, took a nap, and was in an uplifted mood all evening.
Lynne: You have an extra special profession and have my deepest gratitude for doing it so well and with great commitment to individuals like my husband who ultimately reap the rewards.
Louie: I want to thank you for sharing your hat and time and Fredo with us. Your patience and attention to our special needs made the visit a success beyond expectations. Fredo was amazing in how quickly he became comfortable and trusting. My husband always has had a knack with dogs and it warmed my heart to see that connection made again. We are looking forward to your next visit.
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Please join us for this fun, pet friendly event!
Friday, June 7
5K & 2-Mile Dog Walk
5:30 PM - Registration Opens
6:30 PM - 5K Race Start
6:45 PM - 2-Mile Dog Walk Starts
The 5K benefits PAWS for People and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Pre-Register by noon on Thursday to save $5
June 7 -
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
June 8 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free family & pet friendly event featuring:
Dock Dogs
Disc-Connected K9 Frisbee Dogs
Over 60 vendors, many giving free product samples
PAWS will have an info table at the event - Come say hello!
Glasgow Park
2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702
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Save the Date
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Join Us at the Christiana
Barnes & Noble
for Father's Day Gift Wrapping and Book Fair!
We will be gift wrapping on the following days:
Thursday, June 13, 10 AM - 8 PM
Friday, June 14, 10 AM - 8 PM
Saturday, June 15, 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, June 16, 10 AM - 6 PM
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July 11, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Come enjoy delicious frozen yogurt while supporting PAWS for People!
Pets welcome in the outdoor seating area.
The yum doesn't stop at the fro-yo - there is a topping bar with over 40 options such as heath bar, chocolate syrup, peanut butter crunch, marshmallow cream, and fruit!
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August 10, 2019
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rose Tree Park, Media, PA
For more information, to donate, or to be a vendor, contact Kathryn Meloni
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| DeStress Event at UD Shown to Have Positive Impact |
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Nicholas Ganio, a student at the University of Delaware, surveyed UD students before and after a DeStress Event this past spring. As part of his Entrepreneurial class, he wanted to emphasis the importance of mental health, emotional intelligence, and stress relief to the UD community. He states, "Stress is extremely prevalent in college students' lives - students tend to overlook the importance of taking time out of
their
day to find relief and handle their emotional states with care."
Nicholas handed out a survey before participants interacted with PAWS Therapy Companions to get a feel of how they were doing mentally. Then, upon finishing their time with the animals, he asked participants
to complete a post-exit survey to see how they were feeling at that point. With this data, he measured how moods changed, if at all, from just spending a little time with the Therapy
Companions
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Results indicate that the DeStress Event made an impact on students mental health and acted as a source of therapy.
You truly can make a difference in people's lives!
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| The Joy of Reading |
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When we went to Lord Baltimore Elementary School this week, Lollipop and I were greeted with lots of smiles and happy children with new books to share.
What a great thing! T
hank you from Lollipop and me for sending the joy of reading to the little readers at Lord Baltimore School!
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Kathy McGirr, PAWS Member
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Shining Stars
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Russ Hornung, Henry, & Margo
Russ learned about PAWS at a community event and just knew that his handsome Rottweiler, Henry, a gentle giant, was filled with love and ready to bring joy to others as a PAWS therapy companion. Russ and Henry became a PAWS Pet Therapy team in September of 2012, and they received their Master's Certification in July of 2015. Henry and Russ provide regular visits to A.I. duPont Hospital for Children Nemours, bringing much needed comfort, love, and lots of joy and smiles to children and their families. Russ added his second Rottweiler, beautiful Margo, as a PAWS pet therapy companion, too. Margo loves her visits at Cokesbury Village's elder care and memory loss units and is quite popular as she brightens the days of residents there.
Russ works at W L Gore & Associates, along with several other PAWS Pet Therapy teams. We appreciate Russ submitting the group's application to W.L. Gore's Volunteer Support Grant Program to receive a special donation for PAWS. Thank you, Russ, Henry, and Margo for sharing your time to make a BIG difference in the lives of so many!
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Tawny Clark & Bella
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Tawny wanted to be able to give back to her community and bring joy into people's lives by sharing her sweet, loving French Bulldog, Bella. "She has brought me so much love and happiness, and another focus beyond myself. I knew she would have the ability to do the same for others," Tawny shared. She did a little research, took a 6-week Pet Therapy Workshop at the Zoom Room Dog Training in Philly, and the duo joined PAWS in November of 2015. Tawny knew Bella would really enjoy listening to children read to her, so they became a PAWS for Reading team and began visiting at the Whitman Library in Philadelphia. Tawny and Bella have become a staple there, bringing joy and unconditional support to readers of all ages. Bella is also a favorite of the librarians! Thank you, Tawny, for sharing your awesome girl with so many who need her! Thank you, Bella The Philly Phrenchie,
for sharing your snuggles and sweetness with everyone you meet!
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