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16 - Palette & the Page
16 - AWA: Paws & Feet
16 - Brennen School Family Day
17 - Buddy Walk - UD
18 - Salesianum DeStress Event
18 - UD DeStress Event
20 - Salesianum DeStress Event
24 - Newark Farmers Market Co-Op
30 - NASCAR Foundation & Autism Speaks
6 - Verizon Store, North East
13 - Concord Pet, Middletown
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here for a list of all upcoming events & to sign up!
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Open to PAWS members only
Thinking Outside the Box
2 Parts: May 13 & 27
Our Thinking Outside the Box program trains therapy companions to better understand dementia and Alzheimer's.
Click here
for full course descriptions and to register.
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Training with Sean
17 - Tricks of the Trade
31 - Seminar: Excess Energy
June
7 - Target Training
14 - Seminar: Travel Anxiety
21 - Tricks of the Trade
28 - Seminar: Focus through Distraction
Click here
for detailed descriptions and to register.
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Dahlia Sale
to Benefit PAWS
 Each year, PAWS member Bill O'Brien, shares his love of Dahlias by sponsoring this fundraiser.
These gorgeous plants are perfect for planting in any garden or outside area!
$10 per plant
$25 for 3 plants
Click here to reserve your Dahlia's today! Once your order has been received, the office will contact you to (1) let you know the plants available (e.g., Mars, Stella) to choose from and (2) schedule your pick-up time.
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Only a Few Days Left to Vote
Click on the pictures of each dog to vote once a day through May 15th. Your vote will help determine the top three semi-finalists in each category of the 2015 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards.
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Mr. Gibbs
Emerging Hero Award Nominee |
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Willing the Wonder Dog
Therapy Dog Nominee |
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Feedback Welcome!
Please contact Wendy with questions, feedback, suggestions, stories, and pictures.
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Amazing Tails: Making Connections with PAWS
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 "'It was the Fall of 2013. Sawyer had an annual check-up with his doggie doctor, Dr. Brenda Perkins at West Chester Animal Hospital,' Shurkoff said. 'She is a fantastic human, and an exceptional veterinarian. She adores Sawyer and has always loved his personality and his kind heart. She knows we are part of PAWS for People, as we talk about it all the time when we have a visit. During this particular visit and story sharing time of PAWS experiences, Dr. Perkins shared a personal experience of her own.' "'Sawyer's doggie doctor was also the doggie doctor to Ross, a golden retriever who lived at The Hickman until he passed away in 2013. Volunteers walked him, residents gave him treats, and everyone loved him. He would roam the halls, drink from his various water bowls and snuggle up at night with numerous residents. Dr. Perkins shared some Ross stories with us. She lovingly pet Sawyer, smiled up and me with her squinty, peaceful eyes, and asked, 'How do you guys feel about seniors?' I smiled and said, 'Seniors rock!' "'Dr. Perkins gave my information to Jen Harris, Community Life Manager at The Hickman. Jen called me shortly after. We shared dog stories, and she asked me if Sawyer and I would consider visiting. I told her we would gladly do so; that I would get in touch with PAWS and we would get something set up. Sawyer and I met with Jen on November 22, 2013, and we have been visiting and making friends at The Hickman ever since.'" Click here to read the rest of the article from the The Unionville Times featuring PAWS Therapy Team Nancy Skurkoff sharing how she and Sawyer started visiting The Hickman. |
Barnes & Noble Book Fair to
Benefit PAWS for People
 Thank you to everyone who helped out with the Barnes & Noble Book Fair! Including In-Store and Online purchases, we received a donation of $937.91 from Barnes & Noble!
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Thank you to everyone who has donated items on the PAWS Wish List over the past few months. From plastic Easter eggs and sticky notes to new office phones, we truly appreciate every donation!
A special Thank You to PAWS Member Sam Romich and her fiance, Kevin, who asked for friends and family to donate to PAWS in lieu of wedding gifts. We will now be adding thank you notes to the wish list!
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| PAWS Staff (Racine Boyle, Lynne Robinson, Holly Templin, Clarice Ritchie, Kevin Drexler, Stephanie Barry, and Ro LeNoir) enjoying a recent delivery of Wish List items |
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From the Office: Volunteer Impact
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|  Thank you all for helping with the transition to Volunteer Impact! I hope you're all enjoying our new system. Just a reminder - Please inform us via e-mail if you make any changes to your profile. For example, if you change your schedule or update your dog's Rabies expiration date, please let us know. Click here to visit our website with step-by-step directions for entering your hours. Thanks again! Racine |
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Tidbit Corner: De-Skunking a Dog
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  "...There just might not be anything worse than a dog that has had an encounter with a skunk. Those cute 'lil critters are just soo interesting to a dog and then - BAM! Your life is ruined.
"There are a lot of home remedies and just as many packaged products that claim to get rid of that dreaded smell. But which really work?"
Click here to read the rest of the iHeartDogs.com article by Kristina Lotz.
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| How Pets Improve Your Mood by WellCast |
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Well Wishes!
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e would like to thank Keri Collins-Mooney (pictured with Dudlee, one of her Therapy Companions) for all she has contributed to PAWS during her time with us as a employee.
Good luck to you!
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Welcome!
We would like to introduce Holly Templin, our new Office Manager. Holly
joined PAWS at the end of April.
She has seen first hand the importance of pet therapy as her father had a service dog for many years. She is very excited to work with the members and team at PAWS. Welcome, Holly!
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| 10th Anniversary PAW Print Notes |
 PAWS is the fastest growing organization that I know. Our pets are amazing! It is very rewarding to bring a smile to so many faces every week. It has been very rewarding to be part of the PAWS family for the past 8 years. - Mary Perno, Abby, and Calli
Congratulations to Lynne, her board members and staff, and all the fabulous pets and people who volunteer with PAWS for People on your 10th anniversary. May you enjoy continued blessings and success! - Much Love, Team Rosie
Congratulations on 10 years! My how PAWS has grown through your hark work, dedication, and ingenuity. You have made so many people smile and brought so much joy to those who need it most. Pepper and I are proud that we were members in the early years. We will always support your efforts for years to come! - Maureen O'Brien and Pepper
Thank you so much for bringing this wonderful service into our communities, and for all the love and energy that makes it work! We have made a lot of wonderful friends over the years through this great organization and it has always been my passion to work with a diverse population in times of need. Pet therapy enriches lives in a special way! - Princess Rainy and Lynn |
PAWS Therapy Companion Awarded UDC Service Dog of the Year
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|  The United Doberman Club is truly honored to award the 2015 UDC Service Dog of Year Award to Wendy Ewing and Billy Blue. Billy an amazing dog and is a true example of abilities and needs filled by our awesome Doberman breed. Congratulations Wendy & Billy!
"Billy was certified as an air scent dog with Middle Creek Search and Rescue in March 2008, where he helped on numerous missions. He was, and continues to be in his retirement, a wonderful 'demo dog' and loves showing off his trained signal to alert me when he has located the lost person. Billy was Delta Certified in 2007 which was subsequently replaced by PAWS (Pet-Assisted Visitation Volunteer Services) Certification in 2009, so that as a team, we could make greater contributions in serving our community. Billy started his reading career in 2010 and now visits two libraries on a regular schedule...to the delight of many children and their families. Children love to read to Billy and during these past 5 years he has impacted and touched many children and adults. Billy is also a welcome volunteer at Willow Tree Hospice, doing therapy work and bringing comfort and love to those patients at the end of their lives at two local nursing homes."
Click here to read the full award ceremony program insert for Billy Blue. |
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