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October
3  -  National Depression Screening Day - Del Tech
     Dover, DE
4  -  National Depression Screening Day - Wilmington University
      New Castle, DE
5 -  National Depression Screening Day - Del Tech
     Georgetown, DE
5 - National Depression Screening Day - Wilmington University 
     New Castle, DE
5  -  DeStress Event - Cooper Medical School at Rowan University 
     Camden, NJ
6 -  Granite Farms PAWS Fundraiser
     Media, PA
6-14 - Barnes & Noble Book Fair - Christiana & Concord Mall Locations
     Newark & Wilmington, DE
9  -  DeStress Event - UD
     Newark, DE
10 - DeStress Event - Rowan College at Burlington County
     Mt. Laurel, NJ
11 -  Dentsply Sirona Health Fair
     Milford, DE
11 - DeStress Event - Swarthmore College
     Swarthmore, PA
12 -  Cecil College Pizza & Pups Event
     North East, MD
14 -  Sensory Play Day
     Glenmoore, PA
14 -  Grown Folks Festival 
      Philadelphia, PA
18 -  Avon Grove High School Animal AidClub
     West Grove, PA
19 -  Alzheimer's Support Group 
     Newark, DE
19 -  Leasure Elementary School Reading Night 
     Newark, DE
21 -  PAWS Wag-n-Walk
     Wilmington, DE
25 - DeStress Event - Discover
     New Castle, DE
31 - Lodge Lane Halloween Parade
     Wilmington, DE


FUNdraiser

Join PAWS' Wag-n-Walk team
Oodles of Doodles & More
for a fun afternoon making your own jewelry pendant that you can personalize with your pet's picture!  If interested, send a note to 
  WandaKelly@msn.com .

Captured Memories Pendants by Christy Miller Fundraiser

Sunday, October 8, 1:30 - 3 PM
$35.00 ($10 donated to PAWS)
Christy's Jewelry Workshops & Boutique
Chadds Ford, PA


Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:

Middletown, DE
Mondays, 1:00 PM
O & T: October 2 & 16

Bel Air, MD
Wednesdays, 4:00 PM
O & T: October 4 &18

Newark, DE
Thursdays, 2:00 PM
O & T: October 12 & 26

Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
O & T: October 14 & 28


Pet-Assisted Therapy - Hospital Setting
Wednesday,  October 11, 10:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE

This course is for those who visit with people in hospital settings (including nursing homes, skilled care and rehab facilities. We will take a look at what people may be feeling while they are hospitalized and how pet therapy can really help.
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  Wednesday, October 25, 10:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
No Fee

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. The following are r equirements to become a First Visit Assistant:  PAWS Basic Orientation and Training,  Basic Level of STEX,  First Visit Assistant training, and  PAWS membership for at least six months (actively visiting).


Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!

All courses are held at the PAWS for People Office in Newark. 

The following courses are held weekly  (skipping the week of Thanksgiving)  and run for 5 weeks:

Puppy I - starts 11/14
Target Training  - starts 11/14
Attention & Focus  - starts 11/16
Therapy Dog Prep  - starts 11/16

 
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November 5  - 11:30 AM
December 3  - 11:30 AM
(single classes, one hour session each)

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. 

T hank You to Our Sponsors


Feedback Welcome!
Please e-mail Wendy
with suggestions and stories
registration@PAWSforPeople.org
The Other Side of a PAWS Visit
I wanted to share that I certainly had great experiences being on the other side of a PAWS visit recently.  Luke and I visit with PAWS at Christiana Care. We are on leave now as I was diagnosed with stage 3 throat and neck cancer in July. I had surgery in August and now have had 3 chemo treatments and 5 radiation sessions. I have a long way to go and can't wait to get back to visiting.

I was at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center when Christine Lewandowski and Spirit visited the infusion center. And the week before that, Petey, the big dog with the circle around his eye, and Billy Cycyk visited. The staff, patients, and families truly loved the visits. 

I want  PAWS volunteers to know what a positive impact they make minute by minute.

By, the way, Luke has a new sister - Libby!

- Chris Friday, PAWS Member


Master's Certification
Calling all PAWS therapy teams who have attained close to or over 100 visiting hours -  You are eligible for our highest certification, the Master's Certificate.  

There are a few other requirements to make sure you are a well-rounded PAWS team, but this level of certification is easily attainable with a little work and some fun.

Please contact Lynne for more info - she will help you figure out what you have to do to complete your requirements and achieve this distinction.
Wall Calendars: One - $15.00, Two - $25.00 |  Day Planners: $25.00

Calendars will be available for pick up in the PAWS Office or delivery after October 25th.

Shop in the stores with this voucher .
Shop online  using  Bookfair ID 12095162  at checkout. 

Want to volunteer?
Volunteers are still needed for this fun event in two roles.
1) To bring their certified  therapy pets to interact with attendees 
2) To work at the information table and hand out book fair vouchers (without a pet)




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This year's Wag-n-Walk theme is  PAWS Pet Therapy Teams are Rock Stars!
Everyone who participates in the event dressed to rock & stroll will be entered into a special raffle.
 
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The Wag-n-Walk is PAWS for People's largest fundraising event of the year. 
We need lots of volunteers to make the day a success. There is a job for everyone!! 
Check out the spots:  http://signup.com/go/rwfBzke
Free to a Good Home
PAWS has 2 items to give away to anyone who will come get them.

1) Black, metal 4-drawer file cabinet. Slightly rusted on the bottom - but looks great everywhere else.


 

2) 2-level rolling cart. Roll things wherever you want to take them with this handy, dandy cart. 

Please contact Laura if you want to claim either or both of these items.


Shining Stars
Bev Parnell, Sabrina, & Lexi
Bev joined PAWS with her Standard Poodles in April of 2008. Bev came to PAWS because she is able to give back to the community through pet therapy. First visiting with her beloved Missy, she now visits with Sabrina and Lexi.  This group are Master's Certified and visit through PAWS for Reading. Together, they have visited at Christiana Care, Nemours Hospital for Children, the Bear Library, the New Castle Library, and the Newark Library. What a great team!
Sara Cushen & Annie
Sara and her sweet Golden Retriever, Annie, joined PAWS in July of 2016. Through PAWS, Sara and Annie share their belief that pets have positive and calming influences on people. This Advanced team enjoys being a part of the PAWS for Reading Program and visits with the Norrisville Branch of the Harford County Library. What a great team!
  
Happy Hands