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Upcoming Events
January
24 - Advanced Training, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (e-mail Keri to register)
February
28 - PAWS Annual Conference; St. Marks UMC - Limestone Road, Newark, DE
This event is open to the public, Keynote by Dr. Scott Siegel, 15 workshops to choose from, CGC testing offered all day, lunch, vendors, and activities
March
28 - Easter Bone Hunt
April
14 - Kissing Booth; U of D, Newark, DE
19 - PAWS 10th Anniversary Celebration; The Farmhouse, Wilmington, DE
Join us for lunch and help us pay tribute to ten years of service to the community.
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PAWS is Hiring
FT/PT
Administrative Assistant
Support for the Office Manager/Training Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator. Must have highly developed tech savvy, experience with complicated data programs; be quick, accurate, upbeat; and have a good sense of humor.
PT Support Staff
Support for the Executive and Associate Directors. Must have all the above capabilities with emphasis on program support and development.
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PAWSWear Sale
Check out these great deals (while supplies last)!
Gray Hoodie
(only 1 left!)
$30.00
Red & Royal
PAWS Person T-Shirts
$15.00
PAWS 2015 Calendars
REDUCED PRICE!!
$12.50 each or 2 for $20
Order by phone
(302-351-5622)
or click here to purchase online.
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Seminars
Below is a list of the NEW
One-Hour Seminar Series PAWS is offering on Sundays at 1:00. Click here to go to the webpage for more detailed information.
Leash Reactivity
Dates: 1/11, 5/10, 9/6
Excess Energy
Dates: 1/25, 5/31, 9/20
Travel Anxiety
Dates: 2/1, 6/14, 10/11
Focus through Distractions
Dates: 2/15, 6/28, 10/25
Possessive Behavior
Dates: 3/15, 7/5, 11/15
Fear of (fill in the blank)
Dates: 3/29, 7/19, 11/29
Aggression
Dates: 4/5, 8/9, 12/13
Pulling
Dates: 4/19, 8/23, 12/27
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Support PAWS
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?
When making your United Way donation, please consider PAWS for People.
Tax ID # 76-0780197
DE code: 11602
PA code: 48807
Cecil County: "Pet Assisted Volunteer Visitation Services for People"
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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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"I was so happy to have my short leash yesterday! A Mom with her two boys was outside of the outpatient lab for quite a while waiting. The younger son (about 6 years old with Down Syndrome) happily walked Arlo back and forth using the short leash while I trailed along with the longer leash. We must have done that for almost 15 minutes, and the little boy was beaming and informing all passers-by that HE was walking Arlo. Mom was very appreciative. Thanks for providing us with such a helpful option.
"Since the lab was very busy, we spent a lot of time there yesterday. When I'm visiting with those who are waiting, I'm used to the phlebotomists walking out of the lab doors and calling patients' names. I had to smile yesterday when one of them appeared and called out, 'Arlo! We need you in here, puppy!' I really love the work we do."
Janice Baldwin-Hench, PAWS Member
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Note from the Executive Director
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 2015 is already off to a terrific start for PAWS - many prospective teams are coming through January's training; PAWS University is launching with set schedules for all our specialized training classes; and we have a staff that really cares about our teams, our sites, and each other. This year will just keep getting better and better. If you have ideas on how to help us do that or want to express a concern or run an idea past us, please contact me. We welcome your input - always! Happy New Year, Lynne Robinson |
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Introducing PAWS University
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 Continuous improvement is one of our core values. We encourage you to learn about the populations we visit and strategies to enhance your visiting - attending these specialized trainings will strengthen your skills.
Classes are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 at the PAWS office. Each course has a Training/Materials fee of $10. Below is the 2015 schedule for all of our current specialized trainings. Click here to go to the website for course descriptions and to register.
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JANUARY
14 - PAWS for Reading
28 - Nemours Prep
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FEBRUARY
4 - Disabilities 1
18 - Disabilities 2
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MARCH
4 - PS PAWS 1
18 - PS PAWS 2
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APRIL
8 - Nemours Prep
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13 - Dementia 1
27 - Dementia 2 | JUNE
17 - PAWS for Reading | JULY
8 - Nemours Prep
| AUGUST
19 - Autism | SEPTEMBER
9 - PAWS for Reading | OCTOBER
14 - Nemours Prep | NOVEMBER
14 - Reading Confernce | DECEMBER
9 - Courthouse Canines |
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Tidbit Corner:
Do Dogs Need Boots?
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"In the world of dog fashion, there's a surprisingly large variety of choices in boots, from basic models that look like socks to fleece-lined with zippers and Velcro. With the thick soles nature put on your dog's feet, you may wonder if boots are a necessity..."
Click here to go to The Nest to read the rest of the article by Elle Di Jensen.
A PAWS member recently shared with the PAWS office that his wife puts boots on her PAWS Therapy Companion when they visit to ensure that a "high five" or "paw/hand shake" will be softly received (and reduce the chance of scratching delicate skin). Would this trick work for you and your therapy companion? Try it out!
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| Inspiration: Video (click to watch)
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PAWS Shining Stars:
Thayer Cooper & Chloe
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Thayer Cooper and Chloe, a PAWS Therapy Team in Southern Delaware, were recently featured in an article in Delmarva Now.
"For second-grader Alana Furst, reading hasn't always been easy.
"'Before this, she was struggling with her confidence as a reader,' said her father, Andy.
"Just after 4:30 p.m. on a recent Thursday, Chloe walked in wearing her reindeer outfit. Jingle-jingle-jingling, Chloe greets Alana with an, "a-ROO, a-ROO," helping dismiss her timid feelings.
"For the past few months, Chloe, the half-Dachshund, half-Lab, has been read to by struggling readers at the Selbyville and Frankford libraries. As a part of the PAWS for Reading program, Chloe and her owner, Thayer Cooper, visit regularly to give children a chance at reading to an unconditionally loving companion..."
Click here to read the rest of the article by Amanda Merritt.
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Community Spotlight:
Latin American Community Center
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Molly Bear (Huebner) and Sundance (Robinson) are encouraging English Language Learners to speak English. Learning most anything is more fun when there is a dog present and Amy Ackerman, teacher at the LACC, invited us to work with some of her students to help them with casual conversational skills.
We talk about pets and caring for them, play games that include the pups to make them more fun, and talk about the lesson for that day - but we do it with the pup as the center of the conversation. We're seeing a lot of smiles and folks eager to be part of the conversation. Amy says that she can see some of the shyer folks talking more and everyone's comfort level rising.
Donde esta el perro? At the LACC every week!
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Who is doing what now? Jobs and roles have shifted a lot over the past year. Here is a PAWS primer for "who's who."
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Lynne Robinson
Executive Director
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Stephanie Barry
Associate Director
Stephanie now will be overseeing all programs through site management, program development, and specialized trainings.
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Keri Collins-Mooney
Office Manager and Training Coordinator
Keri is responsible for all basic PAWS information, bookkeeping, and Basic/Advanced Training
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Racine Boyle
Volunteer Coordinator
Racine is transitioning from staff support to volunteer management and retention.
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Clarice Ritchie
Community Engagement Coordinator
Clarice is responsible for all community-generated events and PAWS-generated fundraising events.
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Rosemarie "Ro" LeNoir
Development Director
Ro is responsible for all aspects of income to support PAWS.
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