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Upcoming Events
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15
- Keene Elementary Math & Reading Night
Newark, DE
15 - DeStress Event - Cooper Medical School of Rowan
21 & 22 - Tatnall "I Love to Read Month"
22 - DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
23 - Avon Grove High School Animal Aid Club
26 & 27 -
Tatnall "I Love to Read Month"
Wilmington, DE
28 - Brader Elementary School Book Fair
Newark, DE
28 - Heart in the Game
Wilmington, DE
March
1 - Maclary Literacy Night
Newark, DE
1 - Boy Scout Pack 660 Presentation
Wilmington, DE
1 - DeStress Event - Tatnall Upper School
Wilmington, DE
2-10 - Christiana Mall Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Newark, MD
3-10 - Concord Pike Barnes & Noble Book Fair
New Castle, DE
8 - DeStress Event - Christiana Care
Newark, DE
12 - DeStress Event - UD
Newark, DE
14 - Horance Mann School Literacy Night
Cherry Hill, NJ
15 - DeStress Event - Radnor High School
Wayne, PA
17 - Nanticoke Health Fair
Laurel, DE
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Save the Date
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Sunday, April 15th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Hockessin Memoriall Hall
If you would like to be alerted when more information about this event becomes available, please e-mail
registration@PAWSforPeople.org.
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
O & T: March 7 & 21
Milton, DE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
O & T: March 10 & 24
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:30 AM
O & T: March 10 & 24
Havertown, PA
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
O & T: March 17 & 31
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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.
TUESDAYS
First Class:
February 20
- 6:30 PM:
Puppy 1 (5 weeks)
- 7:30 PM:
Target Training (5 weeks)
THURSDAYS
First Class:
February 22
- 6:30 PM: Attention & Focus (5 weeks)
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep (5 weeks)
SUNDAY, April 8
- 11:30 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
(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.
February
Thinking Outside the Box
&
PATHS
9 (Friday), 10:00 AM
Dover, DE
March
Intake Caller Training (No Fee)
9
(Friday), 10:00 AM
Newark, DE
Creative Connections
14
(Wednesday), 6:30 PM
Newark, DE
Nemours Prep (No Fee)
28
(Wednesday), 6:30 PM
Newark, DE
Register on-line and we will send you the link to the Open Learning course.
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Make PAWS Smile
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You can support PAWS for People simply by doing your regular Amazon shopping at
smile.amazon.com.
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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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PAWS Celebrates 13 Years
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PAWS for People
celebrated its 13th anniversary this past Sunday, February 11th. Over the past year, PAWS has continued to grow - with a focus on expanding to Kent and Sussex counties, DE and southern Chester County, PA. In order to reach more members, we have held trainings in all four states. Now, with over 500 therapy teams who visit over 160 locations, we are touching the lives of more people in our ever growing community.
Help us celebrate this special anniversary by sharing a picture of your pet or a story about how pet therapy has impacted you! Send your picture and/or story to registration@PAWSforPeople.org or post to our Facebook page.
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Bringing Joy
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My first experience with PAWS for People was while I was visiting a friend in the ICU at Christiana Hospital. When I saw the magic of the PAWS visit, I knew that my goldendoodle Kate would be perfect for pet therapy. Since then she has not proved me wrong.
Kate brings smiles to everyone she encounters. She is especially wonderful reading with children. In October, we started reading at Star Hill Elementary and it has been such an amazing experience. I've watched several kids who were completely afraid of dogs and sat on the opposite side of the blanket with me in the middle slowly inch their way closer to Kate to read her a story. They now all give her a pet and I am no longer sitting in the middle!
I love what we do with PAWS. I can't wait to see what 2018 brings for us, especially now that Riley is also certified. Pet therapy brings joy to whoever we are visiting, but not nearly as much joy as it brings me.
- Dawn Kisner, PAWS Member
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Early Bird Registration Ends Tomorrow!
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Saturday, February 24th
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE
Keynote Speaker
Brad Cole, Executive Director, K9 First Responders, Inc.
A great day filled with
- 15 workshops from which to choose
- FUN Zone with Pet-themed Activities & Crafts
- Buffet lunch
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE!
Early registration closes at 11:59 PM 2/14.
Early Registration: $55.00
Registration after February 14: $60.00
$5 Discount for PAWS Members
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Read All About It
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We are pleased to announce a Book Fair to benefit the programs of PAWS for People at two locations!
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Christiana Mall Location
March 2nd - 10th
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Concord Mall Location
March 3rd - 10th
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Volunteers are needed to:
- serve as Pet Therapy Team Greeters (members only, please)
- provide vouchers at the PAWS info tab
le (all are welcome to sign up).
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2018 Hero Dog Awards - Nominations Extended to 2/14
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Is your dog a hero?
The Hero Dog Awards are an annual competition that honors heroes on both ends of the leash: whether your dog is a courageous service dog, saves lives as a law enforcement dog, or just loves to greet you with a wagging tail at the end of a hard day, we want to hear your story. Submit a nomination for your dog in one of the seven categories (including therapy dog) and they could be featured on the Hallmark Channel next fall!
This year, PAWS for People is an official charity partner!
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Welcome, PAWS Office Assistant, Sue
Balascio!
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Sue joined PAWS in January 2018. She brings over 15 years of experience with academic and arts-related nonprofits. She has also served on the boards of several local nonprofit organizations. As a true lover of beagles, Sue is excited to be working in an organization that is passionate about animals and the amazing therapy work they provide to our community. When not working at PAWS, she can be found in her weaving studio with her dog Shiloh (pictured with Sue) and cat Stella. She also enjoys spending time with her husband Bill and sons Jacob and Stefan.
Welcome, Sue!
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The Rewards of Helping Others
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"Research-and anecdotal evidence-demonstrate that volunteering helps the volunteer, too.
P
eople who volunteer their time say they get as much out of their work as the people, or in some cases, the animals, they serve."
Read the entire article, including an interview with PAWS member, Denise Lopes, who speaks about her volunteer work with her therapy companion, Roger.
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Shining Stars
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Cindy, Jon, Roxy, & Dancy Stolson
This husband and wife team has two wonderful therapy companions, Dancy and Roxy, both beautiful and sweet English Cream Golden Retrievers. Cindy and Roxy first joined PAWS in June of 2016 followed by Jon and Dancy in September of the same year. Cindy and Roxy have made many friends visiting at Brandywine Senior Living. All four members of this Advanced team enjoy visiting at Beebe Healthcare and the Tunnell Cancer Center. What a fantastic team!
Bob & Holly Hairgrove
Bob and Holly, a charming Old English Sheepdog, joined PAWS in July of 2016 following in the pawprints of wife Nicola and her therapy companion, Rookie. This Advanced team visits at Christiana Care Health System and HealthSouth. They have also completed their Master's Certification! Bob and Holly love representing PAWS at Community Events. What a great team!
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Thank You for Your Service
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Sundance "Sunny" Robinson
 As one of Lynne Robinson's therapy companions, Sunny visited with many people and generated many smiles. While by Lynne's side, this particularly handsome Golden Retriever touched the lives of everyone he met at Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Brader Elementary School, Aquila of Delaware, Rockford Center, Union Hospital, Christiana Care, and numerous Community Events. He also provided visits for PAWS by Special Request. Sunny was a PAWS office dog and welcomed all visitors to the PAWS office. We wish Sunny a happy retirement with plenty of treats and belly rubs. Thank you, Lynne, for sharing Sundance with all of us and the community!
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