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Upcoming Events
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- DeStress Event - Woodstown High
Woodstown, NJ
14 - Horance Mann School Literacy Night
Cherry Hill, NJ
15 - DeStress Event - Radnor High
Wayne, PA
17 - Nanticoke Health Fair
Laurel, DE
20 - Hickory Elementary School Bookfair
Bel Air, MD
21 - Cub Scout Pack 76 Presentation
Smyrna, DE
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Girls Trauma Education & Empowerment Group
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Newark Methodist Preschool Spring Social
22 - Star Hill Elementary Health Fair
24 - Special Needs Egg Hunt & Festival
Newark, DE
24 - All 4 Paws Grand Opening PAWS Fundraiser
Newark, DE
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DeStress Event - Delaware College of Art & Design
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DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
28 - DeStress Event - Lassonde-Pappas
Carneys Point, NJ
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Girl Scout PAWS for Reading
Stratford, NJ
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Mental Health Week, Widener University Law School
Wilmington, DE
31 -
Pet Wants Event
Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Save the Date
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All 4 Paws Grand Re-Opening
Saturday, March 24
1:00 - 5:00 PM
2- and 4-legged guests are invited to join All 4 Paws for their Grand Re-Opening at their new facility: 549 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702
There will be vendors, food, raffles, a bounce house, and more.
This event will benefit PAWS for People.
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
O & T: March 17 & 31
Bel Air, MD
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM
O & T: April 2 & 16
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:30 AM
O & T: April 7 & 21
Newark, DE
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
O & T: April 11 & 25
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Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
All courses are held at the PAWS for People Office in Newark.
Puppy 1
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
First Class:
May 15
(5 weeks)
Puppy 2
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
First Class:
April 3 (5 weeks)
Target Training
Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
First Class:
April 3
(5 weeks)
May 15
(5 weeks)
Attention & Focus
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
First Class:
April 5 (5 weeks)
May 17 (5 weeks
Therapy Dog Prep
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
First Class:
April 5 (5 weeks)
May 17 (5 weeks
Tricks of the Trade
Sundays at 11:30 AM
April 8 (1 session)
May 6 (1 session)
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PAWS University is open to members of PAWS for People. It offers courses to not only help strengthen your visiting skills but also to strengthen your bond with your therapy companion. Some courses are mandatory for participation in specific PAWS programs; other courses are designed as informational and fun.
March
Creative Connections
14
(Wednesday), 6:30 PM
Newark, DE
Nemours Prep (No Fee)
28
(Wednesday), 6:30 PM
Newark, DE
April
GrandPAWS
4 (Wednesday), 5:30 PM
Kennett Square, PA
Trauma
14 (Saturday), 9:45 AM
Newark, DE
PAWS for Reading
TBD
Sussex County, DE
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Click the logo to register on-line and we will send you the link to the Open Learning course.
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PAWS Members
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There is a special page on our website just for you with links to blank forms, member benefits, and the site for logging your hours.
From the main web page, you can find the "For Members" link on the bottom menu.
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Make PAWS Smile
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3x your impact!
From March 12-31, Amazon is tripling the donation rate on your first smile.amazon.com purchase! Go to
smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0780197 and Amazon donates to PAWS for People.
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T
hank You to Our Sponsors
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Feedback Welcome!
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Please e-mail Wendy
with suggestions and stories
registration@PAWSforPeople.org |
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A New Way of Knowing Them
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"Scout, my golden retriever, and I visit at the NCC detention center every week. We meet in the gym and the kids play games with him, talk with him, and have a great time.
"One day when they entered, I noticed they were all unhappy. I asked who wanted to be there with us and all said they didn't. However, after I explained the only rule was to have fun and brought out the toys, bubbles, and balls, they perked up a little. By the end of the hour, everyone was laughing and smiling and having a grand old time.
"During one visit, the psychiatrist joined us for our visit. Afterward, she said to me that it was great seeing the kids with Scout. It gave her a new way of knowing them. They were softer and more gentle and got along better than she had seen before. She now visits with us every session."
- Laurie Napolin, PAWS Member
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Barnes & Noble Bookfair Thank Yous
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A huge thank you to all of the PAWS pet therapy teams and volunteers who helped with the Barnes & Noble bookfair. It was a huge success raising funds, friends and awareness of PAWS. The Barnes & Noble staff at both the Concord Pike & Christina Mall locations were gracious hosts for our events. We truly appreciate this wonderful partnership to foster a love for reading in people of all ages.
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 Sunday, April 15th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
RSVP by April 2nd
Hockessin Memorial Hall
610 Yorklyn Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
Tickets
Tickets $45 per person
PAWS Members $40 per person
Table Sponsor $350
(Table for Eight & Special Recognition)
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Save the Date!
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The Wag-n-Walk is moving back to Glasgow Park!
Celebrating its 10
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year, PAWS' signature event, the Wag-n-Walk 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Doggie Walk is returning to its original home at Glasgow Park.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for this family-friendly, fun-filled event!
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American Humane Hero Dog Awards - Voting is Open
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PAWS for People is an official Charity Partner this year. That means that
American Humane will donate $2,500 to the charity partner of the winning finalist in each category, and the 2018 American Hero Dog will win an additional $5,000 for their charity partner.
In this first round, you can vote once each day for each category until 12 pm Pacific Time on April 25th.
Check out all of the nominees who have selected PAWS for People as their Charity Partner. Please support our members by voting daily!
Lacey - Julie Miller's Therapy Companion
Mr. Gibbs - Tawanda Harbison's Therapy Companion
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LINK AKC Smart Dog Collar
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Some Social Media Words of Wisdom by Amy
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Amy Celona's presentation about Social Media at our conference last month was highly reviewed. We thought those who were not able to attend the presentation should also have the opportunity to benefit from her social media know-how!
TIP: Ever been on a visit when you don't want to spoil the moment with required photo permission paperwork? Simple - take a photo of your pet as the focal point of the interaction without any personally identifiable information about anyone else.
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Wesley at the Marriott DeStress Event in 2017
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Shining Stars
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Sud Catherine Napolitan & Gusty
Sud and Gusty, a Coton de Tulear, joined PAWS in July of 2016. Gusty was so sweet that Sud was advised by his trainer to introduce him to pet therapy. Together, they have made many friends on their visits to Cadia Healthcare - Silverside. What a great team!
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Dr. Dan joined PAWS in February of 2013 because, as an animal lover, he wanted to help others enjoy animals. He visits with Harriet, his Bearded Collie, and Louie, his Cockapoo. They visit at Compassionate Care Hospice and as a PAWS for Reading Team at Claymont Library. What a fantastic team!
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