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Upcoming Events
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22 - Transition to Adult Life Fair
Wilmington, DE
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- DeStress Event - Widener Law School
Wilmington, DE
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Maclary Elementary School
Newark, DE
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PAWS Spring Fling
Hockessin, DE
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Heart in the Game
Wilmington, DE
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- Childs Elementary School
Philadelphia, PA
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DeStress Event - Belflint, Lyons & Shuman
Wilmington, DE
April
1 - Walk for Autism
Lewes, DE
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- DeStress Event - Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Camden, NJ
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Parent Information Night
Felton, DE
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DeStress Event -
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
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Carrie Downie Diversity Night
New Castle, DE
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- Wellness Night and Color Run
Newark, DE
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Title 1 Reading Night at Baltz Elementary
Wilmington, DE
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Walk for Autism
Wilmington, DE
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PAWS' Shining Stars
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In order to honor all of our therapy companions-past and present-PAWS has created a wall of fame, a beautiful hallway gallery entitled "Our Shining Stars!"
The gallery will display a stellar, framed, and personalized 8 x 10 photo (of your choosing) of your own shining star!
We hope that you will help adorn the walls of the new PAWS Office & Training Center with photos of our most treasured furry friends! Come visit the gallery anytime!
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
Wilmington, DE
O & T: April 1 & 15
Newark, DE
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
O & T: April 4 & 18
Media, PA
Fridays, 10:00 AM
O & T: April 7 & 21
Havre de Grace, MD
Wednesdays, 5:30 PM
O & T: April 12 & 26
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Friday, March 24, 11 AM
Kent County Library
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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Thurday, April 13, 10 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
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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Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
April 6
- 6:30 PM (5 week course)
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TARGET TRAINING
April 6
- 7:30 PM (5 week course)
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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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Working Her Magic
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One day, while Molly Bear and I were visiting at Season's Hospice at Christiana Hospital, Molly Bear did an amazing thing.
A gentleman was petting Molly Bear, as she sat in a chair next to his bed. The gentleman was rubbing Molly Bear's head and ears, which is as far as he could reach; he was smiling as he petted her and she was smiling back at him and licking his hand (with permission). Then, Molly Bear did something she had never done before. She put one front paw on the bed, then her other front paw on the bed, and finally she hopped up on the bed and lay next to him. I was so surprised, but I quickly asked the gentleman's daughter if it was okay that Molly Bear was now lying next to her dad. The daughter said it was wonderful! He had much easier access to Molly Bear and was petting her even more. Molly Bear lay there for a long while, until the gentleman looked tired; so we then left.
Molly Bear worked her magic that day; she was a therapy dog that knew what to do at that moment for that gentleman. His daughter had tears in her eyes as she thanked Molly Bear and me and said what Molly Bear had just done was a great gift for her dad. I was very, very proud of my Molly Bear.
- Marilyn Huebner, PAWS Member
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Please Note
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 Please note that Lynne Robinson, our Executive Director, had successful bypass surgery at the end of February and will be returning to PAWS at the begining of April.
Cards can be sent to PAWS, PO Box 9955, Newark, DE 19714.
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Save the Date
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PAWS for People
Volunteer Appreciation Events
This is our special time of the year to celebrate our PAWS volunteers and we want to be sure to get the dates on your calendar early so that you can plan to join us.
Please note these are new dates.
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Saturday, June 24th
1:30-3:30 PM
Newark Senior Center
200 Whitechapel Dr
Newark, DE 19713
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Sunday, June 25th
1:30-3:30 PM
St. Martha's Episcopal Church
117 Maplewood Ave
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
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DeStress at Christiana Care
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Join the PAWS Team: Scheduling Coordinator
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PAWS is looking for a fantastic, energetic, self-motivated, happy Scheduling Coordinator to work with all incoming teams for their training sessions and current teams scheduling community events.
Must love working with all kinds of people, be able to multi-task in a busy environment, and keep self and others organized. F
ull time position.
If this is YOU or someone you know, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Stephanie Barry (
sbarry@PAWSforPeople.org).
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Video Spot: Get Up and Keep Going - With a Smile!
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Shining Stars
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Thom Rowan & Sophie
Thom joined PAWS in December 2008 with his Chocolate Lab, Sophie. Together they are an advanced, Masters Certified Team. They visit with The Little Sisters of the Poor and at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Nemours. The duo are frequently joined by Thom's wife, Val, to represent PAWS at community events. What a great team!
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Tina Maclary
Tina joined PAWS with Peanut, her mixed breed rescue dog, in February 2015. This advanced team visits weekly at The Little Sisters of the Poor. As a PAWS for Reading team, they encourage young readers at the Cecil County Public Library (Elkton) and the Newark Free Library. This team is awesome!
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Sites to Celebrate
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We are so excited to partner with a new school in Salem, NJ. PAWS teams Kim Miller with her Shih Tzu/Poodle mixes Rin Too and Cooper along with Mary Hancock with her goldendoodle, Gracie, just started visiting at
John Fenwick Academy. Select first and second grade students will help these teams pilot the PAWS for Reading program at this school and hope to grow it quickly! Please let us know if you're interested in volunteering at this school.
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