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Upcoming Events
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through the 24
- Holiday Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble
Newark & Wilmington, DE
January
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- Penn Wynne Library Presentation
Wynnewood, PA
20 - DeStress Event -
Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
26 -
Carrie Downie Literacy Night
New Castle, DE
28 - Yellow Ribbon Event
Baltimore, MD
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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, 12:00 PM
Wilmington, DE
O & T: January 14 & 28
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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Tuesday, January 10
6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark
PAWS has partnered with Nemours, one of the premier children's hospitals in the country, in order to offer individualized pet therapy services for its patients, family members & staff. PAWS' therapy teams visit in several outpatient areas of the hospital and has developed programs in specific units including the Outpatient Lab and PT/OT.
Our Nemours pet therapy teams have achieved Master's Certification with PAWS and are required to attend this training session, specific to Nemours visitation.
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Thursday, January 12
10:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark
PAWS welcomes experienced volunteer pet therapy team members to help prospective teams learn more about our organization and get them started in the membership process. Participation in this program offers PAWS service hours to teams.
Monday, January 23
10:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark
PAWS welcomes experienced volunteer pet therapy team members to help newer teams familiarize themselves with the visiting process. Participation in this program offers PAWS service hours to teams.
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Sites to Celebrate
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PAWS once again will be offering reading sessions at a new library in Philadelphia! Two Saturdays ago, PAWS team Blair Palmisano and her adorable therapy companion Bert (accompanied by PAWS member David Kim) welcomed readers to the Rodriguez Neighborhood Library in the Northern Liberties section of Philly. Blair and Bert will be offering up some puppy love (and literacy support) on select Wednesday evenings for the next few months!
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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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The Ability to Love
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A gentleman moved to a site Loki and I visit after after a bunch of bad luck.
His wife of many years recently passed away. His his elderly Boston Terrier pup went to the rainbow bridge. And, he was badly injured in a fall.
Somehow, through all of this, he has retained his ability to love.
Loki, my therapy Boxer, found his way into this man's heart and they have become great friends. He lights up when Loki walks into his room and Loki acts like a little puppy when he sees his friend. I really feel a bit like a third wheel when we visit there with all of the puppy kisses and puppy treats being exchanged between the two of them.
It really warms my heart to see what a difference Loki can make with just a short visit!
- Lisa Borkoski, PAWS Member
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| PAWS' Year End Appeal |
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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!
Through December 24 -
Day, evening, and weekend shifts
Barnes & Noble
2 locations: Concord Pike -Wilmington &
Christiana Mall -Newark
Please share this volunteer opportunity with friends and family.
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| Logging Your Volunteer Hours |
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Thanks to everyone who has given feedback about PAWS' new website! One member requested that we add a link to the website for logging hours. What a great idea!
Once on the PAWS for People website (
www.PAWSforPeople.org), go to the bottom of the page and click on "For Members."
One of the resources on this page is a link to "Log Your Volunteer Hours." Click on the link and log into your account.
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| Snapshot: Pet-Therapy Motivation! |
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| Video Spot: Holiday Feast |
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| Tidbit: Seasonal Dog Treat Recipes |
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Why should humans be the only ones to enjoy home-baked goodies during the holidays? Here are 11 Christmas dog treat recipes that will fill your pooch's holiday stocking with cheer:
- Apple Mint Christmas Dog Bones
- Gingerbread Dog Cookies
- Christmas Cookies
- Dog Candy Canes
- Nutty Bacon Dog Treats
- Dog Treats With Pumpkin and Peanut Butter
- Irresistible Christmas Cookie Dog Treats
- Mutt Mints
- Peppermint Chews
- Carob Molasses Dog Treats
- Christmas Carob Mint Dog Cookies
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| Shining Stars |
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Josh and Lauren Langreder & Andy Lapp
Josh and Lauren Langreder are a father-daughter team. They visit with Andy Lapp, their Border Collie/Boxer Mix. This threesome enjoys visiting Jenner's Pond and participating in PAWS' Community Events. What a wonderful team!
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Kyla DeStefano & Finley
Kyla and Finley, a Golden Retriever Mix, have been visiting since joining PAWS in 2008. Together they have provided great visits as a PAWS for Reading Team at Kenmore Elementary as well as providing awesome visits at Union Hospital and Regional Hematology and Oncology. What a fantastic team!
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