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Upcoming Events
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Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade
Rehoboth Beach, DE
7 - DeStress Event - Christiana Hospital
Newark, DE
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Eisenberg Elementary Literacy Night
New Castle, DE
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eStress Event - UD Grad School
Newark, DE
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- YMCA Special Needs Adaptive Program
Berwyn, PA
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- DeStress Event - Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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- Holiday Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble
Newark & Wilmington, DE
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- Slavin Insurance Grand Opening
Elkton, MD
13 - DeStress Event - UPenn Harrison House
Philadelphia, PA
14 - DeStress Event - University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
Click here
to see all upcoming events and to sign up!
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Become a Therapy Team
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
Newark, DE
Wednesdays, 6:15 PM
O & T: December 14 & 28
O & T: January 4 & 18
Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:15 AM
O & T: December 10 & 17
O & T: January 7 & 21
Sewell, NJ
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM
O & T: January 11 & 25
Middletown, DE
Thursdays, 1:00 PM
O & T: January 5 & 19
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December 6
6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark
Our PAWS for Reading program is based on the concept that a pet's non-judgmental acceptance and loving attention can help new and struggling readers feel more comfortable and less self-conscious when reading aloud. These sessions create a forum where readers can practice their skills in a "safe" place without criticism. PAWS' goal is to provide a positive reading experience where the reader builds confidence, strengthens literacy skills, and develop a love for reading. PAWS for Reading sessions are held during the day at schools and in the evening at libraries on a regular, set schedule.
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December 7
6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark
Sometimes petting and brushing your dog isn't enough during a visit. Working for prolonged periods of time with kids or elders sometimes calls for a few extra "tricks up your sleeve." We have created a fun, hour-long class that will give you scads of ideas on easy, simple activities you can incorporate into your visits - with not much more than you already have - a dog, treats, and a few well chosen "things" to bring along.
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Sites to Celebrate
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 This fall, two PAWS teams began working with pre-adjudicated youth at the New Castle County Detention Center in Wilmington, DE. Thanks to dedicated therapy teams Laurie Napolin & her golden retriever Scout and Charlotte Kosiek with her German shepherds, Zara & RJ, a bit of normalcy is added to these kids' days. The Detention Center (along with the state-run Cottages) are always looking for wonderful volunteers to work with their youth.
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- Dog stickers for reading packs
- Light shelving for IT room and supply room
- 3 drawer filing cabinet - wood
- 4 drawer filing cabinet
- Very plain, large wall clock for training room
- Sharpies (all colors)
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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!
registration@PAWSforPeople.org
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More than the Gift of Sleep
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Arlo and I were just finishing our in-patient visiting today at Nemours|A.I. duPont Hospital for Children when we received a request for a dog. The little girl, aged 8, smiled widely when we walked into her room and promptly fell asleep with Arlo snuggled in. I asked the Mom if her daughter needed rest and perhaps we should go. The Mom teared up and told me that the little girl was exhausted but they couldn't get her to sleep. So we stayed until the little one awoke.
And there's more. Mom, Dad, and daughter were in the hospital earlier this year, and the little girl was very upset. One of our teams (described as a man and his German Shepherd - Mike Zdinak & Ellis) was walking by and stopped. The Shepherd rested his head on the girl's bed and refused to leave her. The mom said that these were the moments that allowed her daughter to get some perspective on the her hospitalization and her condition improved.
The Mom thanked me repeatedly for all that PAWS does. "You've made everything better for my daughter, and I don't know how to thank you."
- Janice Baldwin-Hench, PAWS Member
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| PAWS' Year End Appeal - Donation Challenge |
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A donor has pledged to match donations to the Annual Appeal made between now and this Friday, 12/9/16 at 5 PM up to $2000.00. If you were thinking of making a donation, now's the time to
help PAWS TWICE as much!
Learn more about our Year End Appeal and Expansion Campaign.
Your gift will have a lasting impact. Please help ensure that PAWS pet therapy teams continue to provide even more visits that are life-changing.
With your donation, we will be able to continue to proudly say ...PAWS Is There!
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Gift wrappers and pet therapy teams needed
for a fantastically fun fundraising project!
December 9 - 24
Day, evening, and weekend shifts
Barnes & Noble
2 locations: Concord Pike -Wilmington &
Christiana Mall -Newark
We are seeking more elves especially at the Concord Mall location!
Please share this volunteer opportunity with friends and family.
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| Snapshot: PAWS Open House |
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| Video Spot: Hiking Cat Rules the 'Meowtains' |
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| Tidbit: 25 Howliday Gift Ideas for Your Dog |
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"The holiday season is here, and all is hairy and bright. While you're shopping for all your favorite people, don't forget your four-legged friends - after all, a dog's love is unconditional, and not just at Christmas.
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| Shining Stars |
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Danna Levy & Ginger
Danna joined PAWS in June of 2012 with her Yorkshire Terrier, Ginger. This advanced team, who has finished their PAWS for Reading training, visit at Connections, Foulk Manor North, and St. Francis Hospital. They also go on Special Request visits. What a great team!
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Kathleen Convery & Sasha
Kathleen
and her Siberian Husky, Sasha, are an advanced team with PAWS for People. They joined in June of 2014 and visit with the folks at
Cardinal Village
and attend many community events. They became a PAWS for Reading Team in September of 2014 and visit at
Birches Elementary School
and The Bowe School. What a fantastic team!
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