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Upcoming Events
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July
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- Winslow Family Success Center
Sicklerville, NJ
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The Happiness Project Music Festival
Milford, DE
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park Special Needs Night
Newark, DE
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BARKO Bingo - Timothy's
Newark, DE
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Panda Early Education Center Summer Camp
New Castle & Christiana, DE
16 - Media-Upper Providence Free Library Grand Opening
Media, PA
Millsboro, DE
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Yellow Ribbon Pre & Post Deployment Event
Baltimore, MD
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Cancer Support Community of Greater Philadelphia Event
Philadelphia, PA
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Division for the Visually Impaired
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PRO-ACT/Philadelphia Recovery Community Center
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Navient Volunteer Fair
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Nether Providence Elementary School
Wallingford, PA
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Winslow Family Success Center
Sicklerville, NJ
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West End Neighborhood House Summer Camp
Wilmington, DE
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Glouster County Peach Festival
Mullica Hill, NJ
Click here
to see all upcoming events and to sign up!
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July Social Gatherings
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Come meet other PAWS teams and join us for some fun! Here are the events in July.
RSVP
to
[email protected]
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July 9, 10:00 AM
PAWS in the Park
Alcyon Lake Park
Pitman, NJ
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July 23, 10:00 AM
Doggy Play Day
Lloyd Park
Downingtown, PA
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July 21, 6:00 PM
Pet-friendly Dining/Potluck
Elkton Library
Elkton, MD
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July 28, 5:00 PM
Pet-friendly Dining/Yappy Hour
Deer Park Tavern
Newark, DE |
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Become a Therapy Team
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We are happy to be able to offer more New Therapy Team Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions this summer! Here are all of sessions for the summer to date:
Elkton, MD
Wednesdays, 6:15 PM
O & T: July 13 & 27
O & T: August 3 & 17
Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:15 AM
O & T: July 9 & 23
O & T: August 13 & 27
Media, PA
Saturdays, 11:00 AM
O & T: July 16 & 30
Middletown, DE
Tuesdays, 5:30 PM
O & T: July 5 & 19
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Autism Initiative
This animal-assisted activity and therapy program is designed to support children on the Autism Spectrum. Come learn how to provide fun and effective opportunities for participants to engage in the world through directed interaction with a certified therapy pet and a trained handler.
Wednesday, July 6, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office
Nemours Prep
PAWS' therapy teams visit in several outpatient areas of Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children. This
course covers an o
verview of Nemours (logistics, required visitation techniques, etc.), the t
ypes of patients and disabilities you may encounter, s
trategies and options to incorporate into your therapy visits, and c
hallenges you will face with this type of visiting.
Thursday, July 28, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office
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Kibble for Thought
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Paw Care Tips for Dogs
Your
dog's feet sure are made for walking, but did you know they are also made for protecting? Pads provide extra cushioning to help protect bones and joints from shock, provide insulation against extreme weather, aid walking on rough ground and help protect tissue deep within the paw. With all that work to do, it's no wonder your pooch's paws often take a bit of a beating. Keep a spring in your pet's step with these top 10 paw care tips.
Read more
in this article from WebMD.
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Do you have any of the following things?
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Pencils
- Rubber Bands - assorted sizes
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Stickers
for children
- FOUR
Hefty 66-Quart Clear Totes
with Latching Lid |
See Details
- TEN
Hefty 6-Quart Clear Totes
with Latching Lid |
See Details
Please contact the PAWS office for more information or to make a donation. Thank you!
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Feedback Welcome!
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Please contact Wendy with questions, feedback, suggestions, stories, and pictures!
[email protected]
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| Farewell to New Friends |
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Daisy Claussen
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This past November, we welcomed Tabby Claussen and her sweet Miniature Schnauzer, Daisy, to New Team Orientation. The team became members and began visiting on a regular basis. Recently, I received the letter below.
Dear Lynne,
I wish we were going to be here to attain a Master's certification because we would love to be visiting the children at A.I. DuPont hospital. Our move to Chicago is happening in 2 weeks, so we are busy getting packed up. We have so enjoyed being a part of PAWS here and hope that we will continue to visit folks there that need a furry friend.
Thank you so much for all of the training and encouragement that we have received during our brief time with PAWS for People.
Best regards,
Tabby and Daisy Claussen
It is hard to see old and new members move on from PAWS whether it be taking a break from visiting or a move out of the area. We thank all of our past members for the time and love they have shared. We will miss you, Tabby & Daisy. Thanks for being part of PAWS.
- Lynne Robinson, Executive Director
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2017 Calendar Photo Shoots
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If you would like to have your therapy companion featured in the 2017 PAWS for People Wall Calendar and Day Planner, sign up for one of the upcoming 10-minute photo shoot sessions.
Once your calendar picture is taken, remaining time can be used however you wish - include family, add props, slip on your holiday sweater for your holiday card picture... You may bring multiple therapy companions to a single session.
No non-PAWS pets, please.
Come early or stay after your photo shoot to mix and mingle with other PAWS teams.
Sunday, July 10
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Somerford, Newark, DE
Monday, July 11
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Manor House, Seaford, DE
Sunday, July 17
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Brandywine Library, Wilmington, DE
Monday, July 18
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Havre de Grace Library, Havre de Grace, MD
Sunday, July 24
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Granite Farms, Media, PA
Monday, August 1
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cardinal Village,
Sewell, NJ
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July FUNdraisers
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Timothy's of Newark - NEW LOCATION
100 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Featuring -
Free appetizers and cash bar, 50/50,
PAW Draw Tickets (5 for $5 or 15 for $10), &
Bonus Bingo with prize valued at $100 ($5 per card)
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Every Sunday in July, 3:30 - 4:35 PM
2000 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 208, Wilmington, DE 19806
This is a donation based heated Stationary Sequence class led by instructors who volunteer their time to teach. All proceeds from July classes will be donated to PAWS for People via
Marie DeVoll's Wag-n-Walk team.
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Saturday, July 30, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Rd, Hockessin, 19707
Come enjoy an evening of Christmas crafting and cookies!
Grapevine wreaths, ribbon, and ornaments for you to make will be provided. Raffle items include
AAA Dog Travel Kit, Stratosphere Tickets, Cake & Gift Certificate to Dilly Dally's Cakery, Dog Stop Gift Certificate & Basket, & More!
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July Wag-n-Walk Challenge
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Create a
team fundraising page with personalized information and at least one photo of you and/or your pet by the end of July to be entered into a raffle to win a PAWS person t-shirt!
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| Snapshot: Norman & Kim Kienzle |
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Norman is a 17 month old basset hound who was rescued by Tri-State Basset Rescue of Pennsville, NJ. He has adapted to his new life and his "job" as a Therapy Dog beautifully. Norman enjoys visiting his new friends at Cardinal Village and they seem to enjoy him even more.
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Video Spot: TEDEd Why Do Cats Do That?
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| Shining Stars |
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Pat and her lovely Airdale Terrier, Winston, have been PAWS members for less than a year but are very involved in many different areas. In addition to assisting at new member trainings, Pat & Winston visit at Beebe Medical Center and Cadia Renaissance. They also just started working with adults with special needs at two different sites - KSI in Milford and Delaware Mentor in Millsboro. What a great first year - and what a great team!
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Eileen and her therapy companion, Petey (a mixed breed love bug), are a busy pair. They have regularly scheduled visits at
Jenner's Pond Retirement Community
, the
Newark Free Library
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Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
. This year, Eileen created a picture book for the students they visit in an autistic support class featuring Petey's favorite activities and visits to the classroom. What a great team!
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