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Upcoming Events
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March
12
- George Read Middle School FFA
New Castle, DE
13 -
Connections Early Childhood Success - Reading Club
Sicklerville, NJ
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- DeStress Event - Christiana Care Employees
Newark, DE
15 - Cub Scout Pack 595 Presentation
Hockessin, DE
16 - Bay View Elementary Special Needs Fair
North East, MD
20 - UD Puppy Yoga for Tri Delta Sorority
Newark, DE
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- DeStress Event - Ernst & Young LLP
Philadelphia, PA
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- Maclary Elementary Literacy Night
Newark, DE
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- Yellow Ribbon Event
Wilmington, DE
27
- DeStress Event - Ursuline Upper School
Wilmington, DE
27
- Las Américas ASPIRA Academy
Newark, DE
27
- DeStress Event - Harrisburg University
Philadelphia, PA
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- DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
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The Tatnall School - The Chemistry Club
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
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
March
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturday, 8:30 AM
O & T: March 16 & 30
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:
March 19
- 6:30 PM:
PAWS Obedience 1
- 7:30 PM: PAWS Obedience 2 - New!
5-week class starts:
April 30
- 6:30 PM:
PAWS Puppy
- 7:30 PM:
PAWS Obedience 1
5-week class starts:
March 21
- 6:30 PM:
Attention & Focus
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
5-week class starts:
May 1
- 6:30 PM:
Attention & Focus
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
FRIDAYS
5-week class starts:
March 22
- 9:30 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 10:45 AM: PAWS Obedience 1
5-week class starts:
May 2
- 9:30 AM:
PAWS Obedience 2
- New!
- 10:45 AM:
Therapy Dog Prep
SATURDAYS
5-week class starts:
March 23
- 10:15 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 11:30 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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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
Trauma Support
Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Dog Body Language
Thursday, March 21, 10:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Courthouse Companions
Monday, March 25, 10:00 AM
Media, PA
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
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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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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| PAWS on WHYY |
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If you missed this very special
episode
of You Oughta Know on WHYY featuring PAWS for People, never fear you can watch it by clicking below. Thank you to WHYY, Discover, the PAWS Training Team, and the teams featured.
To watch the entire episode, click here. (The PAWS segment starts at 17:28 but there are a few shots of our teams throughout the episode, too!)
Therapy Dogs: The Furriest Way to De-Stress
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PAWS Members
Trauma Support Class this Wednesday! |
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If you are a PAWS member interested in visiting two of our new sites (
Baylor Women's Correctional Institution and Vaughn Correctional Center) or providing trauma response as situations arise in our community, please sign up for the
Trauma Support class:
Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
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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
RSVP by March 26
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| Newark Natural Foods 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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| PAWS in the News |
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PAWS was featured in the
Cape Gazette on February 24th. Here is a bit of the article for your reading pleasure!
"Gloria Knittle, a retired travel agent in Ocean View, has been a PAWS member for more than five years with her two rescue dogs - 9-year-old terrier mixes Bo and Bea. They participate in the PAWS for Reading program at local libraries and the Phillip C. Showell Elementary School in Selbyville. They have also visited staff, adult patients and those in waiting rooms at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. In the spring and summer, they go to Justin's Beach House, a respite home in Bethany Beach for families dealing with cancer. Recently they have started working with preschoolers at the Indian River School District Early Learning Center in Selbyville through the PAWS Pre-Kindergarten Program."
"'Pet therapy is so valuable - to see the joy and comfort it brings to everybody is wonderful," Knittle said. "It's instant stress relief to bring a happy dog wagging into a waiting room, a classroom or a nurses' station.'"
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Shining
Stars
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Krista and her sweet Havanese, Tucker, joined PAWS in December of 2011. They are regulars at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children - Nemours where Tucker delights everyone with his sweet personality and winning puppy smile. This advanced team is also part of the PAWS for Reading program, visiting Kenmore Elementary School. They can also be found at community events with the Girl Scouts. Krista is a former Special Event Coordinator for PAWS. Thank you, Krista, for sharing Tucker with so many folks who need a little comfort. Thank you, Tucker, for providing that special magic to all those kids and providing encouragement and support.
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Keri Collins-Mooney, Dudlee, & Kenzee
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Keri joined PAWS with her sweet Shepherd Mix, Dudlee, in January of 2013. She knew that Dudlee had the perfect temperament to be a PAWS therapy companion. In 2016, Keri added her Lab/Golden Retriever Mix, Kenzee, to the team. As a former elementary school teacher, Keri knew the impact that the PAWS for Reading program could make on a struggling reader and became involved at the Elkton Library. Keri achieved her Master's certification with Dudlee and the duo started visits at Nemours. Now an employee of Nemours, Keri takes Dudlee to work with her where he provides lots of love to the staff in addition to the patients and their families. Keri is also a former PAWS office manager and lead trainer, a current PAWS U trainer, has presented at several conferences and served on the Wag-n-Walk committee. Thank you, Keri, for sharing the love of your two furry friends with so many. Thank you Dudlee and Kenzee for warmly greeting everyone you meet!
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Jen Hughes & Mickey
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Jen joined PAWS with her adorable Borderjack, Mickey, in April of 2016. As a teacher, Jen knew the impact pet therapy could bring to those in need of some furry love. Together, this dynamic duo began visits at Cooper University Hospital and Jen's initial feelings that Mickey would be a great therapy dog were quickly confirmed. Jen and Mickey also visited at the Cancer Support Community working with the cancer patients and their families to spread some joy. Where Mickey truly shines is at the Please Touch Museum. Jen and Mickey represent PAWS at the special Play Without Boundaries program during which the museum is adapted to provide a relaxed environment for individuals with autism, learning differences, or other sensory and communication needs. Thank you, Jen, for sharing your special gifts as a teacher and recognizing the rock star within your pup. Thank you, Mickey, for sharing your love and acceptance with everyone you greet. 
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Jocelyn Langrehr & Shadow
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Jocelyn joined PAWS in January of 2017 with her Russian Blue Cat, Shadow. Jocelyn has a love for people and animals and wanted to share her kind-hearted Shadow with others because she knows not everyone is able to have a pet of their own. This team has visited Cadia Healthcare (North Wilmington - Silverside) and Foulk Manor South and helped with PAWS by Special Request and PAWS community events. Shadow is deaf and visually impaired, but that does not stop him from strolling down the hallways to find the next friend! He loves to go on visits and sit and chat with his people. Thank you, Jocelyn, for recognizing that there are so many people who would benefit from a kitty visit. Thank you, Shadow, for sharing your vibrating purrs with those who need them most. (Watch a video of Shadow.)
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| Share the Knowledge - Instructors Needed |
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PAWS is growing like a tree and our branches are spreading strong far and wide. In order to be able to offer PAWS University Courses to our growing membership, w
e are inviting you to become an instructor for PAWS University this upcoming year.
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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