PAWS for People Community e-Newsletter: Early January, 2020
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A "Little" Bunny Love Bring Smiles To Children & Staff
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Janice Baldwin-Hench recently accompanied new PAWS for People Therapy team Adele Chalabala and Jax, a Continental Giant rabbit, on their first visit to Nurses ‘N Kids.
Here is a little of what she shared about the visit.
The visit was very good! The nurses had prepared the kids well and were a great help in making them feel comfortable. Adele brought healthy snacks to help the kids connect to Jax, and it was lots of fun to watch the little faces light up as Jax took a Cheerio or nibbled on some parsley. Other staffers stopped by too, since no one has seen a bunny like Jax!
Adele prepared well for this visit; Jax now has a pet stroller to make him feel stable in transit and he wears a harness and leash.
The facility has already gotten in touch to ask for them to return - I would call that a success! Welcome to a wonderful new PAWS team!
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Please join us in celebrating our 15th Anniversary!
Stop by the
PAWS Office & Training Center
for an Open House and to join in the fun.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
3:30 - 7:30 PM
5:30 PM Ribbon Cutting
Light nibbles and beverages throughout the afternoon.
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The Brightside: PAWS for People
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January 7, 2020 Brooke Butler
All across Delaware, pets are being used to spark joy. It’s all the work of a non-profit organization called PAWS for People. Dawn Kisner, the Kent and Sussex County Coordinator for PAWS for People said, “We are just over 600 volunteer teams and we are approaching 200 facilities that we visit.” Janice Baldwin-Hench and her dog Arlo have been volunteering...
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HUGE Thank You to everyone who helped with our Holiday Gift Wrap program at Barnes & Noble this holiday season. Thanks to you, it was a season for the record books and lots of fun!
There are so many gifts that we receive during the holiday season, but the gift of your time is incredibly valuable! We had an amazing show of support – 255 volunteers filled 490 shifts of gift wrapping and pet therapy. That is 1,204 total hours of volunteer support - Wow!!! This event could not happen with all of you giving so willingly of your precious time.
Your time and energy helped to raise over $20,000 for the programs of PAWS for People. Over $12,000 was collected in donations from generous Barnes & Noble Customers. Over $8,000 was donated directly from Barnes & Noble as part of the 2 Book Fair Events that were held on Dec 7th and Dec 13th - 15th.
Special thanks to Barnes & Noble (Christiana, Concord & Exton) for hosting us for this special project and all of the many wonderful pups and people who made it happen. Thanks also to those of you who came to have presents wrapped and made donations. This event is not just a fundraiser, we also found lots of potential new volunteers and a few new visiting site possibilities. Happiest of New Year’s to all of you and thank you for all that you do to support the programs of PAWS for People.
Check out pictures from the event.
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Thank you to everyone who celebrated the winter holidays with us at the PAWS Office & Training Center on December 11, 2019. It was great to see so many members and friends at this busy time of year.
For those of you we were not able to celebrate with in person, we wish you a very happy holiday season and a fantastic 2020!
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PAWS Conference & Annual Meeting
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Christiana Care Newark - Ammon Center
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Spring Fling
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Hockessin Memorial Hall
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Janet joined PAWS in April, 2017 with her now-retired mixed terrier, Archer. Together, they visited Manor House, an assisted living facility in Sussex County. What attracted Janet first to pet therapy was her love of dogs and the thrill of seeing a person's reaction to the love of a pet. She frequently brought her dogs to visit with and entertain residents at the nursing home where she formerly worked. When Archer retired from PAWS, Janet adopted her current therapy companion, Zoey, a Manchester Terrier. Janet and Zoey continue to visit Manor House and also visit Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance. Thank you, Janet, for your time; your visits that are greatly appreciated by the residents you visit. Thank you, Archer, for your service! And thank you, Zoey, for bringing smiles and snuggles during your visits!
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Annette heard about PAWS from a friend and knew her sweet golden retriever, Penny, would be a wonderful therapy dog. Annette and Penny joined in April of 2017. This dynamic duo began with community events and a special request visit. They completed their PAWS for Reading training and have found a visiting home at Cecil Manor Elementary School, where Penny is an expressive listener to all kinds of stories. Annette and Penny enjoy attending DeStress events and help out as substitutes at libraries when they can. Thank you, Annette and Penny, for giving so generously of your time and sharing your gentle, loving way with all the people you visit.
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Faye and her adorably, handsome yellow lab mix, Tug, have been a PAWS Therapy Team since May of 2017. Faye first joined PAWS because of her love of dogs and interacting with people. Tug is a very calm and sweet rescue adopted from House of Hope. Together, Tug and Faye have visited at Cadia Healthcare and are regulars at the Appoquinimink Community Library. They also enjoy attending Community Events, especially DeStress Events. Tug’s gentle manner makes him an ideal PAWS for Reading pet and the children love reading stories to him. Thank you, Faye, for giving your time and for sharing your lovable boy through your visits. Thank you, Tug, for being a kind and loving presence while living your best rescue dog life.
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Michele joined PAWS with her adorabe Labrador retriever, Zoey, in May, 2017. Michele and Zoey spread smiles and furry love at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware. They also visit schools and libraries throughout New Castle County including the Elsmere Public Library. The dynamic duo also spread joy by participating in the Delaware County Courthouse program. Michele and Zoey became a Master’s certified team and just completed their first visit at Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children this past December. Thank you, Michele, for sharing your wonderfully warm and inviting Zoey with everyone. Thank you, Zoey, for the excitement and love you share with all the folks who are lucky enough to cross your path.
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You know Laura as PAWS' Office Manager, but did you know that she has been part of a dynamic therapy duo with her Mom’s adorable Cairn Terrier, Chasey since November, 2017? Chasey was rehomed from a former PAWS member, so she was already an experienced therapy pup. When Laura saw that Chasey needed a new home, she knew she would make a great companion for her Mom. Thankfully, Laura's mom lets Laura borrow Chasey so that she can continue to share her magic as a therapy companion. Laura and Chasey visit New Castle County’s Route 9 Library & Innovation Center where they are both gentle and patient listeners. Thank you, Laura, for your generous gift of time and for continuing to share Chasey with so many. Thank you, Chasey, for being so sweet and loving with all the people you visit.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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