PAWS for People Community Newsletter: Early September, 2021 |
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PAWS Teams Provide Comforting Presence |
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PAWS teams were honored to be invited to join with community members on Saturday, August 28th in Rodney Square in Wilmington, DE, as they gathered to celebrate the life of 25 year old firefighter, Cecilia Escobar Duplan. Cecilia (Ceci) was tragically killed when she stopped to help an injured driver at an accident scene on I-95. |
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Her friends and family gathered under cloudy skies to pay tribute and say goodbye. PAWS for People pet therapy teams were invited to provide comfort to those whose hearts were broken by the loss of this community hero. Luann D’Agostino & Bella and Maria Marinakis & Sandy visited with attendees and brought furry consolation and supportive snuggles. Their presence was greatly appreciated by everyone there. |
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Calling all Past & Present PAWS Therapy pets -
it’s CALENDAR time.
Deadline for entry – THIS Friday, September 10!
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Each year, PAWS creates calendars featuring our therapy companions. We are excited to announce that the creation of the 2022 PAWS calendar is underway and hope that you will submit your PAWS pet for this edition! Each date in the calendar features a picture of a current or past therapy companion. Each pet entered is only $5.
Anyone who enters their current or past therapy companion may also make them a star by spotlighting them in the PAWS’ Shining Stars gallery. Regularly $25.00, your cost will be reduced to $20.00 - if you do this in conjunction with the calendar offer. Your pet will shine in an 8″ x 10″ personalized and framed picture of your choosing and hung in the Shining Stars gallery of the PAWS office.
You can also preorder your calendar now for only $12!
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International Dog Day Fun at the YMCA |
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PAWS therapy teams attended both the Western YMCA in Newark and the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA on Thursday, August 26th, for International Dog Day. Teams were on hand to share about PAWS for People and to provide some much needed pet therapy to the YMCA members and staff.
Amy Desmond, Senior Membership Director at the Bear-Glasgow YMCA, shared, "I just wanted to reach out to say THANK YOU so much for filling our day with smiles and laughter. It was such a pleasure to have your teams here today – our members and staff thoroughly enjoyed having them with us. All of the dogs were behaved perfectly and all of their people were so friendly and accommodating. People couldn’t help but smile when they came in and when they left and there was such a wonderful positive energy in the building as a result."
Teams that attended include: Jenn Brucker & Baxter, Liz Carbone & Bailey, Daniel Furlong & Shorty Magoo, Sue Good & Alfie, Tawanda Harbison & Mr. Gibbs, Bob Jarvis & Dagda, Robyn Lamet & Sampson, Greg Pettinaro & Briley, Casey Przywara & Nola, Lauren Quirk & Ellie, Ellen Riedel & Max, Shauna Sullivan & Scout, Liz Teixeira & Finch, Judy Tucker & Fiona, Nick Waters/ Lindsay Saienni & Trader, Skip Watts & Charlie.
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Register Now for the PAWS Wag & Walkathon |
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This year’s month-long cumulative marathon will include a Facebook Live Step Off event, a month of mile-tracking & fun challenges, and conclude with an in-person Cross the Finish Line Celebration on Saturday October 16th at Glasgow Park in Newark, DE.
The goal is to complete a cumulative marathon (26.2 miles) over the course of the month (Don’t let this scare you – the true goal is to raise funds for PAWS and completing the marathon is fun, but optional). If walking is not your thing, then track your miles biking or swimming like Executive Director, Lynne Robinson is doing.
The Wag & Walkathon is a great way to do something healthy for yourself while raising funds for the programs of PAWS for People. You can register as an individual or create or join a team. Invite your family, friends, and co-workers to join or support your team. Track your miles and participate in fun contests if you wish.
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Important Wag & Walkathon Dates
Thursday, September 16 - Join us on Facebook for a live Step-Off Event at 6 PM
September 16 - October 16 - Cumulative marathon mile tracking
Saturday, October 16, 10 AM - 1 PM - Cross the Finish Line Event
- Location: Glasgow Park, 227 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702
- The in-person Cross the Finish Line Event will feature doggie games & contests; vendors; and awards for mileage tracking, fundraising, and team-building!
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for a chance to win a $100 Shop Rite gift card.
Adults (13 & older): $20.00
Child (12 & younger): $10.00
Our theme for this year’s event is Fairy Tails: Living Happily Ever After COVID and expresses our hope for the future as we return to in-person, life-changing pet therapy programs in a world where the need is greater than ever before.
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Pet Therapy in Action this Week |
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Honey (Nancy Brock) gave some loving to Jasmine and got some treats while Walkin' & Talkin' at Concord Veterinary Hospital. |
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Teddy the Cat (Teresa Boussom) provided DeStress to students at St. Joseph's University. |
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Upcoming PAWS Training Classes in Ellendale
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Registration is open for our September PAWS dog training classes in Ellendale! Whether you are just getting started or need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
Location: Ellendale, DE (Sussex County)
PAWS Puppy (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, September 14, 9:00 AM
PAWS Obedience 1 (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, September 14, 10:15 AM
Attention & Focus (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, September 14, 5:30 PM
Therapy Dog Prep (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, September 14, 7:00 PM
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Anne McGrath and Brody joined PAWS for People in September of 2019. Brody is a gorgeous Standard Poodle who loves being the center of attention.
This Advanced level team has brought joy to all the folks they meet. Anne and Brody have helped the stress fly away in many different DeStress events. They have also brought so much happiness to the folks at Tulip Special Care as well as other community events over the last 2 years. This dynamite duo is eager to share joy and love with all those they encounter.
Thank you, Anne and Brody, for being so generous with your time and the love that you share with the community.
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Joyce Romoff saw the impact of PAWS visits while volunteering at the Helen K. Furness Library. Joyce thought her sweet Golden Retriever, Chloe, would make an excellent PAWS pet therapy dog and the team joined PAWS in July of 2019.
Joyce and Chloe completed PAWS for Reading training and returned to Furness as a Reading Team, and shortly after added hospice visits with Willow Tree Hospice. This active team also visits a Special Request, supports Community Events and gets out with the Walkin' & Talkin' program.
Thank you, Joyce and Chloe, for sharing your boundless energy and joy with everyone you visit!
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Many thanks to our PAWS Partners |
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Donate While You Shop
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