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Upcoming Events
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August
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- Days of Summer Camp
Middletown, DE
6 - National Night Out - Elkton Police Department
Elkton, MD
6 - National Night Out - New Castle County Police
Wilmington, DE
6 - National Night Out - North East Police Department
North East, MD
6 - DeStress Event - Crossmedia
Philadelphia, PA
8 - 55+ Healthy Life Expo
Elkton, MD
10 - Frangelica & Shaggydog's Wedding
Media, PA
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- Concord Pet Meet & Greet
Rehoboth Beach, DE
12 - National Guard Yellow Ribbon Event
Wilmington, DE
15 - DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
15 - Wesley College Health Fair
Dover, DE
17 & 18
- Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Exon, PA & Christiana, DE
19 - 23
- Camp Dream Catcher
Oxford, PA
19 - City of Newark Parks & Rec Camp
Newark, DE
20 - New Behavioral Network Summer Camp
Cherry Hill, NJ
21 - Neighborhood House Early Learning Center Visit
Wilmington, DE
22 - Westside Health Growing Healthy Families
Dover, DE
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- Mosaic Family Success Center Visit
Glassboro, NJ
24 - Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Wilmington, DE
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- DeStress Event - WSFS Bank
Newark, DE
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- DeStress Event - WSFS Bank
Philadelphia, PA
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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.
August 14
, 10:30 AM
Cadia Silverside, Wilmington, DE
September 18, 10:30 AM
Cokesbury Village, Hockessin, DE
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
August
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturday, 8:30 AM
O & T: August 3 & 17
Havertown, PA
Saturday, 10:00 AM
O & T: August 3 & 17
Elkton, MD
Monday, 5:00 PM
O & T: August 5 & 19
Newark, DE
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
O & T: August 14 & 28
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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!
MONDAY,
October 21
(1 session)
6:30 PM: Clicker Training for Better Visits
TUESDAYS (5-week classes)
6:30 PM:
PAWS Puppy
7:30 PM: PAWS Obedience 2
September 17
6:30 PM:
PAWS Obedience 1
7:30 PM:
PAWS Obedience 2
THURSDAYS
(5-week classes)
6:30 PM:
Attention & Focus
7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
September 19
6:30 PM: Attention & Focus
7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
FRIDAYS
(5-week classes)
August 9
9:30 AM:
Attention & Focus
10:45 AM Therapy Dog Prep
September 20
9:30 AM:
PAWS Puppy
10:45 AM:
PAWS Obedience 1
11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
September 8
(1 session)
11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
October 6
(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 from 10 AM - Noon:
August 3
September 14
October 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.
Creative Connections
Thursday, August 1, 11:00 AM
Autism Initiative
Thursday, August 5, 10:30 PM
Dover, DE
PAWS for Reading
Wednesday, August 7, 11:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Dog Body Language
Wednesday, August 7, 12:30 PM
Seaford, DE
DeStress
Wednesday, August 7, 2:00 PM
Seaford, DE
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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Springer Middle
School
Thanks DeLaney Bleu & Lynn Porro
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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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| Every Visit Made Us Smile |
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Sylvie and I had just gotten to the elevators to ride up to Child Life. A man and his son - perhaps an 8-year old - were also waiting for the elevator, and I asked if we could ride with them.
"Please do! How can I thank all of you and all of your dogs for what you've done for the two of us? We lived in this hospital for 22 months, and the dogs got us through it. Every visit with a dog made both of us smile. What you do here is so important. We are so very grateful! Thank you very much."
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Sylvie Baldwin-Hench Snuggles In |
I was still smiling about that encounter when I went to the first patient's room. This 11 year old had a bike accident that caused both internal and external damage. Her pain was barely under control. She refused to leave her bed, even though the docs wanted her walking to get her GI stuff back on track. Sylvie snuggled for 45 minutes while the girl smiled and told me about her dog at home. The Mom remarked that her daughter had not been this relaxed since she got to Nemours. When the doctor came in, the girl asked us to stay but refused the doctor's request to get up and go on a short walk. Then I asked if she wanted to walk Sylvie. The girl was up and out of bed within minutes, took the little second leash I added to Sylvie harness, and walked to the nurses' station and back.
- Janice Baldwin-Hench, PAWS Member
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You Are Invited to the Wedding of the Century
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Please Join Us - All are Invited!
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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Register Now for Fun (& Savings)
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PAWS for People is excited about our new event,
the Wag & Walkathon, which retains many of the favorite components of its predecessor, the Wag-n-Walk, and adds a fun new cumulative marathon component which enables people to participate wherever they live.
If you have always wanted to complete a marathon, but 26.2 miles in a few hours is not quite your style, the Wag & Walkathon is perfect. This cumulative marathon allows you to walk or run with a friend, a pet, or individually at your own speed. Just log your miles each day of the event to reach your marathon goal!
This is PAWS for People's biggest fundraiser of the year and
we need your help to make it successful. Please share the event with your friends, family, and co-workers. Consider forming a team. It's a great way for companies to encourage healthy activity and fun among their employees, so share the event with your employer as a team-building opportunity.
 This year's theme celebrates the peace and love PAWS Pet Therapy brings to so many in our community. Last year, PAWS Teams reached over 600,000 people in our four-state region. This event provides funding to ensure the impact of pet therapy continues.
Here is how it works:
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Register -
Sign up by
August 15th for Early Bird Savings
and guarantee a t-shirt in your size!
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Gear Up - Join us at one of the 11 Gear Up Events sponsored by Concord Pet scheduled daily between September 9 - 19 across our 4-state region to get your
event t-shirt, pet bandana, and walking snacks
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W
alk or Run
- Log your 26.2 miles between September 19 - October 19.
- Cross the Finish Line - Celebrate with us on October 19 as we Cross the Finish Line together at Glasgow Park in Newark, DE. This family friendly event is open to everyone and will feature doggie games & contests, children's activities, food, music and lots of PAWS spirit.
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 It's Time to Build Your Pack!
Invite friends, family, and co-workers to join your team for the Wag & Walkathon.
The team with the most registered participants on August 31 will win an awesome
Party Package and be recognized at the Cross the Finish Line Event on October 19!
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Exton & Christiana Barnes & Noble Book Fair
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Start your back to school shopping with some books from Barnes & Noble in two locations. Don't forget to stop by our Info Table to visit with our Therapy Companions!
Shop to Support PAWS
A portion of your purchase (including purchases at the cafe) will benefit PAWS for People! Special vouchers will be available at the PAWS Info Table and registers. You can also print them to take with you or to use online. Exton Voucher - Christiana Voucher
Volunteers Needed
- PAWS Members - Sign up to bring your certified therapy pets to interact with attendees for 2-hour shifts
- All Volunteers are welcome, this role is not limited to PAWS Members - Sign up to work (without a pet) at the information table and hand out book fair vouchers for 2-hour shifts
PAWS Therapy Teams Will Be Onsite
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Barnes & Noble - Exton Location
Saturday, August 17 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, August 18 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Barnes & Noble - Christiana Mall Location
Saturday, August 17 - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, August 18 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Support this Book Fair Online
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PAWS University -
PAWS Goes to School
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Are there a few PAWS
University
courses that you are interested in and you
have some time now that it is summer? We are offering 2 days packed with PAWS U!
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Wednesday, August 7
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
5:00-6:00 - Autism Initiative
6:10-7:30 - PAWS for Reading
7:30-8:00 - Pre-K PAWS
8:00-9:00 - Trauma Support
Dinner included for registrants of all 4 courses
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Registration
4 Courses (includes a meal) - $50.00
PAWS for Reading AND Pre-K PAWS - $20.00
Individual Courses - $20.00 each
Therapy Companions should stay at home.
PAWS University is open to PAWS Members.
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 Here is our very first pet therapy team (February of 2005) - Carolyn (Chin-a-Loy) Baker and Meoki. Although Meoki is no longer with us, Carolyn is still a member!
By the end of 2005, we had grown to 21 therapy teams.
Now in our 15th year we celebrate 661 trained and certified teams.
Yay, PAWS!
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Shining Stars
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Carey Gerres & Kilo
Carey joined PAWS in May of 2013 with her wonderful yellow lab, Kilo. She felt that the happiness that Kilo brought to people should be shared and that he could help provide some comfort to those who needed it. The team has visited in Harford and Cecil Counties in Maryland through PAWS' Courthouse Companions program, the Cecil County Department of Social Services, the Harford County Child Advocacy Center, and the Havre de Grace Library. Carey works at the Harford County Sheriff's Office, and she takes Kilo to work with her as part of the PAWS in the Workplace program where Kilo's sweet nature is a calming presence and a source of comfort to those in stressful situations. Thank you, Carey, for listening to your heart and bringing your boy to PAWS. Thank you, Kilo, for working your special magic with all who are in need of your love!
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Lois joined PAWS for People with her very charming Beagle/Basset Hound mix, Rosie, and two daughters, Maddie and Charlotte, in July of 2014 and they enjoyed visiting as a family for several years. In the past, they brightened the days of the residents at Cokesbury Village - Acts Retirement and Somerford House. Currently, Lois and Rosie enjoy visiting the folks in assisted living and the Memory Care unit at The Summit Retirement Community in Pike Creek. Team Rosie also spreads the love at monthly UD DeStress Events and PAWS for Reading sessions at the Kirkwood Public Library and the Elsmere Library in the summer. They also lend a hand and a paw at PAWS community events throughout the year. Christiana Care Health System, specifically the Christiana Hospital and the Helen Graham Cancer Center, are among the other locations Lois and Rosie bring healing and hope to all they meet. This team achieved their Master's certification in April of 2016; they have continued to share their time and compassion everywhere they go.Thank you, Lois, for the countless hours you selflessly provide to PAWS through visiting with your pup - Well, maybe they can be counted - thank you for diligently logging an amazing 400 hours over the past 5 years! Thank you, Rosie, for all the heartwarming smiles you have brought to so many faces.
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