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Upcoming Events
July 10 - Paws on the Pavement, Elkton Chamber & Alliance 11 - Concord Pet, Rehoboth Beach
11 - Pet Valu, Mullica Hill, NJ 18 - Sunnybrae Mansion, Milford, DE 18 - Carousel Bark Park Re-Opening 23 - BARKO Bingo, Skyline Grille - Humans only
24 - Wraparound DE Community Festival
August 1 - Nemour's Great Latch-On Event
3 - Days of Summer Camp, Middletown, DE
4-7 - Salem County Fair 6 - Dog Days of Summer, Land Conservatory Chester County
Click here to see all upcoming events and to sign up!
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 Nemours Prep
July 8th
Still time to register!
PAWS has partnered with Nemours, one of the premier children's hospitals in the country, in order to offer individualized pet therapy services for its patients, family members & staff. PAWS' therapy teams visit in several outpatient areas of the hospital and has developed programs in specific units including the Outpatient Lab and PT/OT.
Click here to view the requirements for becoming a Nemours visiting team.
Autism Initiative
August 19
The PAWS Autism Initiative is an animal-assisted activity and therapy program designed to support children on the Autism Spectrum. Our mission is to provide fun and effective opportunities to engage in the world through directed interaction with a certified therapy pet, and a trained handler. Come learn how to use basic behavioral strategies during visits.
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Training with Sean
Open to the Public
Click on the course title to learn more and register!
Do you
and your pet need to work on a few behaviors to complete your STEX certification or you want to improve a few basic skills? If so, please consider our Target Training class.
Do vacuums, wheelchairs, sliding doors, cats, elevators, etc. scare your dog? Join us to learn how to reduce your dog's fear of whatever is scaring them.
Come learn valuable tricks that you and your therapy companion can use while visiting such as gentle paw, paw on book, high five, and spin.
Have you noticed aggressive behaviors or reactions in your dog that you want to correct? If your dog has shown aggression to other people, animals, or even objects, learn how to correct that behavior at this seminar.
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PAWS needs some things!
out our Wish List.
Following are a few of our top needs:
- Gift cards
Have any lying around that you don't think you will use - we will use them! We are looking for gift cards to not only purchase supplies for the office (Staples, Home Depot, etc.) but also to give to volunteers to show our appreciation.
- AA & AAA batteries
- Copy Paper
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Congratulations
Winners of Wag-n-Walk Challenge #1,
Diana Lagana
and
Stephanie Vatty, will soon be rocking their new PAWS Person T's.
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Get your team started and invite your friends, family, and co-workers to join you! Every team captain who has at least 5 members on their team by July 31st will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.
Save the date:
October 24th
Delcastle Recreation Park
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August 13, 7:00 PM
Brandywine Red Robin
Proceeds benefit PAWS via Wag-n-Walk Team
Stone Cold Foxx
Click here to get your tickets!
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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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"Chien and I visit at the VA. There is one veteran in particular with whom Chien is very comfortable. He finds his way into the Sergeant's lap and will sit there for as long as he can. On the day pictured, the art class theme was using various magic markers. So Chien became part of the Sergeant's project.
"It is amazing how, from Day One, Chien had 'his job' at the VA figured out. He is shy by nature, but is quite at home there. He walked in that first day, stood up on the wheel of a wheel chair, and if patted or invited, climbed up to find a lap - which isn't always easy with amputees, colostomy bags, and whatever other medical related items may be about. Chien is comfortable riding the halls in a wheel chair. He is patient and comforting; he doesn't "say" much, but is a nice, soft coated presence.
"I am happy that PAWS has afforded me and Chien the opportunity to be a part of the Vets' lives."
Jeanne Davis, PAWS Member
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|  Thursday, July 23rd, 6:30 PM
Skyline Grill (Behind Pike Creek Shopping Center)
3542 Three Little Bakers Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19808
Prizes from the NEW 2015 PartyLight Summer and Halloween & Fall Catalogs! (Over $700 in value)
$20 for 5 games of Regular Bingo (3 cards per game)
Bonus Bingo Round for $5 more
(For BIG SURPRISE BONUS PRIZE- Valued at over $100)
Chinese Auction - Raffles - FREE Appetizers
All attending RSVP's go into first drawing of the night
Bring friends, have fun, and help support PAWS
Click here to RSVP!
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Personalized Dog Training:
Pet-Therapy Style
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Are you interested in
Raising the level of your dog's obedience?
Learning to "read" your dog more accurately?
Learning some impressive visiting tricks?
Deepening the level of communication between you and your dog?
This 6-week course is designed for PAWS members and non-members who want to move to a higher level of expertise.
The starting date for the next course is July 12th. Click here for more information and to register now!
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Jo Cotterman, PAWS Member, recently reminded us in the office that PAWS is able to benefit from Amazon purchases through Amazon Smile.
Did you know that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to PAWS for People whenever you shop on AmazonSmile?
Thanks for the reminder, Jo!
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| Tidbit Corner: Teach Your Cat to Walk on a Leash |
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"Teaching
your cat to walk on a harness and leash is a great way to let your cat enjoy the outdoors while ensuring his safety. Outdoor excursions can reduce obesity and boredom-related behavior problems that many under exercised indoor cats develop. Leash training also comes in handy during trips to the vet and other necessary travel.
"Most cats can be trained to walk on a harness and leash. Kittens are naturally more accepting of this new experience, but older cats can be trained with patience. Proceed in small steps, rewarding each bit of progress. Start harness training indoors so that your cat's comfortable with it before you venture outside." Click to read more from the ASPCA
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Denali
Warning: Tissues may be required |
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| Introducing New PAWS Staff |
Welcome to Pat Walp, PAWS new Training Coordinator.
Most of Pat's professional career has been working in the community as a teacher, counselor and equine assisted growth and learning specialist. She has one son and one grandson who are both "horse and dog" crazy! Her leisure time activities include traveling, horse shows, fishing, and loving her therapy companion, DeeDee.
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"With the first Friday in July falling at the beginning of the 4th of July weekend, the town of Elkton's downtown merchants have set July 10 as the next First Friday celebration. As part of the festivities, the Elkton Alliance is planning a special "Paws on the Pavement" event. It will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
"The downtown merchants have partnered with Paws for People, a non-profit agency committed to providing therapeutic visits to any person in the community who would benefit from interaction with a well-trained, loving pet. They want to bring an event downtown involving dogs to help get the word out about their organization. Since the Cecil County Arts Council is opening its "It's a Dog's Life" exhibit, the Alliance thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase Paws for People..."
Click here to read more from the Cecil Guardian
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| Shining Stars: Julie Wilgen & Solomon |
"The last time I took Solomon to Millcroft we were able to do both a group activity and individual visitations. As usual, the residents loved our visit and wanted to pet and talk at length about their own beloved pets so we stayed for three and a half hours. It was terrific and more relaxing since I did not have to squeeze our visit in between my multiple other duties!
"The students at the University of Delaware enjoy Solomon when he is on campus for De-Stress sessions."
"Both young and old seem to appreciate the value of 'Man's Best Friend' as soul mate and companion during these crazy times in the world!
Julie Wilgen, PAWS Member
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PAWS for People is truly honored to be a recipient of the PetSmart Gives Back Initiative
$2,500 award. A big PAWS thank you to the Christiana DE PetSmart employees and all the Delaware/Pennsylvania district stores for recognizing the benefits of PAWS pet therapy!
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