PAWS for People Community Newsletter: Mid December, 2021 |
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PAWS Jingle Bell Jubilee was a Resounding Success! |
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After a long COVID-induced hiatus, the Jingle Bell Jubilee was just the ticket to getting the PAWS community back together in person. It felt wonderful to gather and celebrate the holidays and the magic of PAWS pet therapy. Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch, a fantastic silent auction, and inspirational speakers.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and attendees, we were able to raise over $25,000 for the programs of PAWS for People. We would especially like to thank everyone who made our Jingle Bell Jubilee such a great success:
Thanks to our sponsors:
Hillside Heating & Cooling, Arthur Hall Insurance, ChristianaCare, Concord Pet Foods & Supplies, CW Wealth Management at UBS, First Citizens Community Bank, Financial House, Mallard Financial Partners, Pettinaro Family, WSFS Bank, Dave Green’s Fair Hill Auto Center, Dragonfly’s Wings, Limestone Veterinary Hospital & TEAM David Associates
Thanks also to those who shared their pet therapy stories:
Desiree Faison from Shortlidge Academy; Hayley Kutcher from Sean’s House; Ebru Nigro, Special Request Recipient; and PAWS Members: Patti Pecht, Becky Cronin & Lois Brooks
Our Amazing Spring Fling Committee:
Sue Good, Dawn Kisner, Jen Madden, Elissa Menashes, Aileen Murray, Clarice Ritchie, Melanie Sieber, & Elisabeth Simmons
Our Photographer:
Ted Rosenthal
Our Table Sponsors:
Jane Bradd, Shereen Gray, Brian & Tracey Kroll, McCrery & Harra, Gina Ostmann & Susan Sheehy, Clarice Ritchie, Lynne Robinson, Winston Robinson, Ted & Kate Rosenthal, Elisabeth Simmons, Bill Sudell and Trudie Thompson
Our Day-of-Event Volunteers:
Terry Balascio, Robin Bryson, Craig McClintock & Tina McClintock
Our many donors of auction items and all of those who joined us.
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PAWS Returns to the Ronald McDonald House |
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After over a year and half away, staff and families at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware joyfully welcomed PAWS teams back for in-person visits on November 16th. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families of children receiving care at Nemours Hospital for Children who often have extended stays far from home. PAWS pet therapy teams bring much-needed comfort and furry snuggles to parents, siblings and patients, many of whom are missing their own pets. As with many of our visits, the staff at RMHDE was as excited to see our PAWS pets as the families! |
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We Are Back for the Holidays at Barnes & Noble |
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PAWS pet therapy teams and volunteers excitedly returned to Barnes & Noble... a favorite holiday spot! Two Book Fairs helped raised funds for the programs of PAWS for People - December 2-4 at the Christiana Mall and December 10-12 in Exton, PA. The weekends were a big hit with shoppers and staff. Thank you to all the teams and volunteers who participated!
Next Up: We will return to the Christiana Mall store where we will have a special Pet Therapy Station to provide holiday stress relief for mall shoppers. Stop by to say hello and meet some of our furry therapists!
December 16-24, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Christiana Mall Barnes & Noble
We are so grateful to Barnes & Noble for welcoming us back into their stores. Although we are unable to have our traditional gift wrapping events, we are very excited about this new opportunity and look forward to bringing tail-wagging comfort & joy to everyone during this hectic time of the year.
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Pet Therapy in Action this Week |
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Archie (Sue Spilecki) shares the love and cuddles with students at Sean's House in Newark , DE. |
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Cooper (Linda Moneypenny-Reiter) enjoyed DeStressing with staff and students at Triton Regional High School in Runnemede, NJ.
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Your Gift to PAWS’ 2021 Annual Appeal
Has Lasting Impact
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Thank you for believing in PAWS for People and supporting us in so many ways. Your help will enable us to adapt and reach people to keep bringing hope, healing, kindness and comfort to those who need us.
Your 2021 Annual Appeal gift will have lasting impact by funding PAWS pet therapy teams and programs. We have a lot to do this year to assist those who really need us. Our hope is that we will be able to meet their needs, but as we are still recovering financially, we will only be able to do so with your trust, your involvement, and your financial support.
Your generosity is appreciated!
Your Gift to our 2021 Appeal will create a brighter 2022 for many!
Want to give someone a gift that makes them feel warm and fuzzy this holiday? Your donation to PAWS can become a wonderful and meaningful gift for someone else. A special note can be sent for donations made as a holiday gift or made In Honor/In Memory of a person or pet.
You can give to PAWS by mail, online, or by calling the office at 302-351-5622 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you for your greatly needed gift.
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Upcoming PAWS' Dog Training Classes |
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Registration is open for our January PAWS dog training classes! Whether you are just getting started or need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you! |
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PAWS Office, Newark, DE
PAWS Puppy (5-weekly sessions)
Friday, January 7, noon
PAWS Obedience 1 (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, January 4, 7:30 PM
Friday, January 7, 9:30 AM
PAWS Obedience 2 (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, January 4, 5:00 PM
Attention & Focus (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, January 4, 6:15 PM
Thursday, January 6, 6:15 PM
Therapy Dog Prep (5-weekly sessions)
Thursday, January 6, 7:30 PM
Friday, January 7, 10:45 AM
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Ellendale, PA
Puppy & Obedience 1 (5-weekly sessions)
Wednesday, January 12, 5:00 PM
PAWS Obedience 2 (5-weekly sessions)
Wednesday, January 12, 11 AM
Attention & Focus (5-weekly sessions)
Wednesday, January 12, 6:30 PM
Therapy Dog Prep (5-weekly sessions)
Wednesday, January 12, 1:00 PM
Pets and Friends, Jennersville, PA
STAR Puppy 6-weekly sessions)
Monday, January 24, 6:00 PM
Attention & Focus (5-weekly sessions)
Monday, January 24, 7:00 PM
PAWS Obedience 2 (5-weekly sessions)
Monday, January 24, 8:00 PM
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Hope Doyle and her fluffy Goldendoodle, Denver, have been members with PAWS since November of 2019. Hope was attracted to pet therapy because she wanted to do good for others in need, and she knew her sweet Denver would be perfect at that.
Hope and Denver are a PAWS in the Workplace Team at Lorewood Elementary School in Middletown, DE. Denver travels to work two days per week with Hope. The kids absolutely love Denver and are so excited on the days she comes to school.
Thank you, Hope, for sharing your special girl with PAWS and the children at Lorewood. Thank you, Denver, for being a loving and encouraging presence with all the students you see!
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Amy Feinberg joined PAWS for People in January of 2020 with her friendly and adorable West Highland Terrier, Iris. This advanced team came to PAWS with pet therapy experience under their belts since they had already been visiting the dementia unit at a nursing home for over a year. Amy knew Iris enjoyed staying busy with a job and saw first-hand that she had a real affinity for therapy work.
Amy and Iris enjoy sharing their time, smiles and furry love with the staff and patients at Delaware Hospice, Beebe Medical Center, as well as Community Events. In October of 2021, Amy and Iris worked to achieve their Master’s Certification.
Thank you, Amy and Iris for the wonderful work you do together to lift spirits and spread joy in their community.
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Thanks to our PAWS Partners
Please keep them in mind when holiday shopping!
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Donate While You Shop
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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