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Upcoming Events
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- DeStress Event - Delaware Military Academy
Wilmington, DE
18 - Carrcroft Elementary 2nd Grade Visit
Wilmington, DE
20 - DeStress Event -
Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
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Carrcroft Elementary 2nd Grade Visit
Wilmington, DE
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Carrie Downie Literacy Night
New Castle, DE
27 - Sumner Family School Kindergarten Visit
Camden, NJ
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:
Kennett Square, PA
Thursdays, 5:30 PM
Wilmington, DE
O & T: February 4 & 18
Newark, DE
Mondays, 6:00 PM
O & T: February 6 & 20
Dover, DE
Wednesday, 1:00 PM
O & T: February 8 & 22
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January 23
(Monday), 1 PM
PAWS office
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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January 26
(Thursday), 10 AM
PAWS office
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 a training session, specific to Nemours visitation.
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February 3 (Friday), 10 AM
Delaware County, Media
With roots in our partnership with the Cecil County Department of Social Services and their child advocacy program, our Courthouse Companions program was developed to provide trained and certified pet therapy teams to assist children going through the court process. After a specialized training, PAWS' Courthouse Companion teams may be called in to visit with children, offering comfort and diversion to the victims and their families, including during emotionally-charged testimony.
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February 15 (Wed.), 5:30 PM
Kennett Square, PA
Many PAWS teams visit with elders, several of whom are in various stages of dementia. Our Thinking Outside the Box program trains therapy companions to better understand dementia and Alzheimer's, recognize displaying behaviors, while also guiding teams on how to provide the best visit possible to someone following this path. In better understanding why folks are behaving in a particular manner, teams can provide a more personalized visit that supports the elder. Teams are also able to assist site staff in accomplishing some of the tasks/goals that may become difficult with a person suffering with dementia.
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- animal stickers for children
- raffle and silent auction items for upcoming events
- dog toys for Orientation and Training
- trash bag holder for events
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Thank 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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| Please Join Us in the Celebration! |
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 Ariel and I were at the Concord Mall Barnes & Noble over the holidays when we met a
little girl, about 5, 6, or 7 years old. She was a beautiful little girl with a very infectious smile. She loved Ariel; she was siting on the blanket, facing Ariel and petting her. I noticed she was leaning closer and closer to Ariel's face. I was just about to "warn" her she was going to get Ariel kisses, when Ariel reached out and gave her a big licking kiss from the bottom of her face to the top of her forehead. The little girl let out a loud giggle, but did not move her head, so she got another "kiss", and a third one. The laughter was loud and fun. Her mom and dad were standing behind her and laughing.
The three PAWS ladies at the wrapping table were on a break in the action, and they were laughing and smiling. I saw several people in the store look our way to see what caused such joyous laughter. It was the purest form of joy that only children can express, especially at Christmastime. As she walked away with her Mom and Dad, she had the biggest smile on her face!
You never know what you will encounter when providing pet therapy, even at a B&N Christmas gift wrapping event. I am so glad I was there and I am so glad I am part of PAWS.
Ariel says, "Me too, Dad!"
- David Mullenix, PAWS Member
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| Please Join Us in the Celebration! |
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| PAWS Conference & Annual Meeting |
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| Tidbit: 8 Cold Weather Tips to Keep Pets Warm |
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 Check out 8 Cold Weather Tips to Keep Your Pets Warm from the Animal Foundation.
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| Video Spot: Flooded House Dog Diving |
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| Shining Stars |
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Miranda and her sweet Pitbull Mix, Sasha, have been regular visitors at Cardinal Village in NJ since joining PAWS in July of 2014. They also attend Community Events bringing smiles to all they meet. This team is fantastic!
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Nicola Hairgrove & Rookie
Nicola and
her lovable yellow lab, Rookie, have been involved in many aspects of PAWS over the years. Members since 2014, Nicola and Rookie have been a notable part of the PAWS for Reading program, regularly visit Cadia Broadmeadow in Middletown, is part of our TTT (Train the Trainer) program, attend multiple community events - and even recruited her husband, Bob, and his dog Holly, to be a PAWS team. What a great team!
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