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Upcoming Events
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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
Save the Date
February 25
- PAWS Conference & Annual Meeting
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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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 January 9
(Monday), 11 AM
Sussex County, DE
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. 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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January 12
(Thursday), 10 AM
PAWS office
Remember when you first contacted PAWS to learn about our organization? After completing your online application, one of our volunteer intake callers contacted you to walk you through our membership process and answers any questions you may have had.
We are currently looking for more pet therapy teams (active, inactive or retired), who are interested in providing this valuable service to prospective members!
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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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- 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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Stories Needed!
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Thank you to everyone who has shared a story about a visit or thoughts about your work with your pet. Stories are a great way to share the magic and joy of pet therapy.
If you have a story or thoughts to share, please e-mail Wendy.
registration@PAWSforPeople.org
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Alyssa and Arlo
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When Arlo and I met Jeanne Morris at the front office of Smyrna High, she told me that Alyssa, one of her students who has Down syndrome, was afraid of dogs. "She might stay in the back of the classroom," she said. "But she's also very excited that Arlo is coming." It was 9:30.
Ninety minutes later, Alyssa held onto Arlo's leash, helping me walk him back to the office to sign out. She was wearing a huge smile.
Foot by foot and minute by minute, Alyssa had moved from the back of the room to the middle. There, Jeanne let me know that Alyssa would like to touch Arlo. She was hesitant but gentle, and it was a privilege for me to see the courage it took for Alyssa to reach out. Then she held Arlo. Then she held Arlo again. Our whole visit to this friendly special ed classroom was wonderful, but watching Alyssa and Arlo come together may have been the high point.
- Janice Baldwin-Hench, PAWS Member
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| Please Join Us in the Celebration! |
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| Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble a Jolly Success! |
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A great big thank you to everyone who helped with this year's Barnes & Noble gift wrap project.
This took an army of volunteers (both 2 and 4-legged) and our PAWS volunteers made it happen!
Thanks to everyone who shared the opportunity with friends, family and co-workers!
Here are some amazing statistics from this year's event:
- Total number of volunteer shifts filled: 389
- Total number of volunteer hours served: 1,353
- Total amount of donations raised: $13,545.08
WOW - that is fabulous AND...
We also had a wonderful presence in our community. So many shoppers stopped by the table to learn more about PAWS for People, receive some much needed pet therapy during holiday shopping, or sign up to be a future volunteer.
In addition, many folks expressed their true appreciation for an experience that they had with the programs of PAWS for People. People that our pet therapy teams have visited at hospitals, schools, assisted living facilities, DeStress events, libraries, rehab programs and others, stopped by to share with our volunteers the impact that this had had on them and their families.
A huge thanks to both the Concord Pike and Christiana Mall Barnes & Nobles for serving as the host sites for this heart-warming project that was both a fundraiser and a friendraiser for PAWS for People.
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| Tidbit: Glen and Gary McCoy |
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| Video Spot: Holiday Feast |
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Carol Doohan & Shaggy
Carol and Shaggy, a handsome Goldendoodle, are an advanced team that joined PAWS in September of 2015. Together, they visit at The Lorelton and Christiana Hospital. This team also loves to represent PAWS at various Community Events. What a great team!
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