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Upcoming Events
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28 -
DeStress Event - Rutgers Law School
Camden, NJ
29 - Pause for a Cause - Wilmington College
New Castle, DE
29 - DeStress Event - Cecil College
North East, MD
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Girl Scout Troop Meeting
Middletown, DE
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DeStress Event - Wesley College
Dover, DE
December
1 -
DeStress Event - Wesley College
Dover, DE
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Lewes' 85th Annual Christmas Parade
Lewes, DE
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Hope for the Holidays
Wilmington, DE
5 - DeStress Event -
Delaware County College
West Grove, PA
5 - DeStress Event - U of D
Newark, DE
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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
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
Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:15 AM
O & T: December 10 & 17
Philadelphia, PA
Saturdays, 12:00 PM
O & T: December 3 & 10
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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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December 1
6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark
Is your puppy already off to a good start with its training but you are both ready for the next step? Come have fun with your pup while advancing your skills!
This 5-week course is for puppies at least 6-7 months old and young dogs who are ready to move on to more reliable performance of the basics they already know. More emphasis will be placed on handler (owner) focus around distraction. As a team, you will be become able to to perform happily and reliably across environments.
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December 1
7:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark
Want to become a PAWSome team? This class is for you! Throughout this 5-week course, handlers will have the opportunity to review and practice the basic skills necessary for their dogs to become therapy pets. We do lots of fun exercises to help you and your pup get ready for real pet therapy work. In addition, handlers can work toward passing PAWS' Standards of Excellence Test (STEX), which is required for all PAWS Therapy teams, and/or the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. CGC testing done at the last class.
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December 4
11:15 AM
PAWS Elkton Anex, Elkton, MD
Come learn valuable "tricks" that you and your therapy companion can use while visiting! These are all simple to learn and can add variety to you own repertoire of fun behaviors that can entertain and distract. "Tricks" include high five, back up, "reading a book," and waving goodbye.
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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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The Two-Hand Hold
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Well, what started out as a great outing to the beach with Luke this morning almost turned really bad. The sun was out, nice breeze, temps at about 70. Lots of happy people around.
We walked the length of the boardwalk and then went on the sand. I was taking pictures and just enjoying myself. A man came up and asked to pet Luke; we had a nice conversation and he walked away. About 10 minutes later, the same man came back and was talking and petting Luke. Suddenly he grabbed Luke and turned to run with him. I had my 2-hand grip on the leash and lost the left hand but not the right as he started to run. As the leash tightened, Luke choked and went wild and gave off a primal growl - the man dropped Luke. I think Luke may have bitten him. (Good boy, Luke!) So many people saw this happen. A police report was filed (there's nothing they can do but they are aware) and we're back at the beach house.
Thank you PAWS for People for making the two-hand hold mandatory for your teams. Dog-napping thwarted!
- Chris Friday, PAWS Member
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| PAWS' Year End Appeal & Expansion Campaign |
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Helping people of all ages with their needs and challenges is what we do. PAWS pet therapy team visits provide something people don't get anywhere else.
Learn more about our Year End Appeal and Expansion Campaign.
Your gift to our Annual Appeal 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!
Thank you. We are grateful for your support!
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| Holiday Open House Parties |
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Saturday,
December 3
2:00-5:00 PM
NEW PAWS Office
& Training Center
703 Dawson Drive
Newark, DE 19713
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Sunday, December 4
2:00-4:00 PM
St. Martha's Episcopal Church
- New Location!
117 Maplewood St.
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
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Join us for some holiday fun, refreshments, and door prizes!
Stay and make a wreath or gingerbread house.
Please help us prepare adequate treats for everyone.
RSVP by
Wednesday, November 30
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| Gift Wrappers Needed |
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Gift wrappers and pet therapy teams needed
for a fantastically fun fundraising project!
for a fantastically fun fundraising project!
December 9 - 24
Day, evening, and weekend shifts
Barnes & Noble
2 locations
Concord Pike -Wilmington
Christiana Mall -Newark
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| PAWS Goes Green with Arbonne In November! |
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One of our Board Members & Arbonne Independent Consultant, Jenni Brand, is donating 100% of profits raised from any PAWS-members' purchases on her website for the rest of the month of November!
Log in to learn more about Arbonne and shop for yourself or family and friends (here is the link to share:
JenniBrandKennettSquare.arbonne.com).
Don't forget to select
Jenni Brand
as your independent consultant. For anyone spending more than $150 - please contact Jenni directly at
shopjenni@gmail.com
or 202-714-0071 BEFORE you place an order to receive an additional free gift.
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| Snapshot: I'm Thankful for You, Mom! |
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| Tidbit: 7 Ways to Ensure Your Dog Has a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving |
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"Guests may want to show your pup some love by slipping a bite or two beneath the table, but lots of festive fare is laced with ingredients that are toxic to dogs. Onions and garlic in your stuffing or potatoes can damage your pup's red blood cells. The raisins in that sweet potato casserole can cause kidney failure. A host of
other foods
can be detrimental to your dog's health. The easiest way to avoid harm is by maintaining a strict no-feeding policy among guests, or keep your dog out of the dining room and kitchen."
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| Shining Stars |
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Tawanda Harbison & Mr. Gibbs
Tawanda and her Puggle, Mr. Gibbs, have been hard at work for PAWS since joining in March of 2013. This team is not only Master's Certified, but also a Reading team. Tawanda helps out the PAWS staff as a First Visit Assistant, Trainer and an Intake Caller. Together, they visit Aquila of DE, Brader Elementary, Cecil County Health Department, Delaware City Library, Highlands Elementary, Kirkwood Library, Seaford House, and Somerford House. They are "PAWSITIVELY" delightful!
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Scott Fones & Deno
Scott shares his best friend, Labradoodle Deno with the patients, family members, and Staff weekly at Christiana Hospital. Scott chose pet therapy, because, like many of us, he believes the company of a pet can be very rewarding. Together, they are a fabulous team!
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| Sites to Celebrate: Conowingo Elementary |
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Western Cecil County welcomes its newest PAWS for Reading teams at Conowingo Elementary School. Three therapy teams are working with kids in various grades to provide literacy support and puppy love to all. Special thanks to Principal Kelly Riser who welcomed our furry friends and their companions: Winston & Sheryl Taylor, Daisy & Joanne Keane, and Jazzy & Patsy Cress.
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Check out the PAWSome sale on PAWSWear this coming Monday.
(Sale prices will be posted and available on the PAWS website on 11/28 only.)
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