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Upcoming Events
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- DeStress Event - Neumann University
Aston, PA
23 - Literacy Event - Wilson Elementary
Newark, DE
23 - DeStress Event - State Employee Charitable Campaign
Dover, DE
24 - Brennen School Fall Festival
Newark, DE
24 - DeStress Event - UD Munson Fellows
Newark, DE
25 - United Way Event
Dover, DE
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- Wellness Event: Camden Courthouse
Camden, NJ
29 - DeStress Event - Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, NJ
31 - DeStress Event - Discover
31 - Jefferson Health Visit with Mental Health Outpatients
Cherry Hill, NJ
November
1 - DeStress Event - McCullough Middle School
New Castle, DE
2 - Concord Pet Meet & Greet
Middletown, DE
2 - Red Clay Family & Community Fair
Wilmington, DE
5 - DeStress Event - Delaware College of Art & Design
Wilmington, DE
6 - Forever Well Extravaganza
Newark, DE
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- Garnet Valley Elementary School Animal Club Visit
Glen Mills, PA
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- Baltz Elementary Family Fun Night
Wilmington, DE
7 - BARKO Bingo
Newark, DE
7 - DeStress Event - Southco
Concordville, PA
9 - Delaware Stars for Early Success
Wilmington, DE
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- United Way Event
Laurel, DE
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- Y.A.L.E. School - Children with Autism
Philadelphia PA
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So you've got a great pet - sweet and friendly and LOVES people, and you think sharing all that love would be a good way to give back to people in the community, but you wonder, can my pet and I do this?
Yes, you can!
Join us for a
FREE workshop on pet therapy, the many benefits, and how you can get involved.
Wednesday
November 13, 10:30 AM
Cokesbury Village, Hockessin, DE
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
November
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturday, 8:30 AM
O & T: November 2 & 16
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Sunday, 1:00 PM
O & T: November 3 & 17
 Special PAWS for Reading Training
follows New Team Training on the 17th
Newark, DE
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
O & T: November 6 & 20
Kennett Square, PA
Thursday, 5:30 PM
O & T: November 7 & 21
Milton, DE
Saturday, 10:30 AM
O & T: November 9 & 23
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PAWS for People is happy to offer obedience, therapy dog, and target training through our partnerships with experienced dog trainers. Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
TUESDAYS
(5-week classes)
6:30 PM:
PAWS Puppy
7:30 PM:
PAWS Obedience 2
THURSDAYS
(5-week classes)
6:30 PM:
Attention & Focus
7:30 PM:
Therapy Dog Prep
FRIDAYS
(5-week classes)
9:30 AM:
PAWS Obedience 1
10:45 AM:
PAWS Obedience 2
11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
December 1
(1 session)
11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
Private Training
One on one sessions to help develop and hone in on specific skills you want to work on without added distractions of a classroom environment.
By appointment: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:30 PM
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Attention Members
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If it is getting close to your STEX
due date, you can schedule a session at the
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
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W
eekdays, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
For teams who live a distance from the Newark office, let us know your needs and we will do our best to offer options.
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PAWS University is open to members of PAWS for People. It offers courses to not only help strengthen your visiting skills but also to strengthen your bond with your therapy companion. Some courses are mandatory for participation in specific PAWS programs; other courses are designed as informational and fun.
Saturday, October 26,10:00 AM
Havertown, PA
November
PAWS for Reading
Wednesday, November 13, 6:00 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
PAWS U Workshop
Saturday, November 16
9:00 AM -
Grand PAWS
10:30 AM -
Thinking Outside the Box
1:00 PM -
Creative Connections
Take courses individually or take all 3 and lunch will be provided!
PAWS for Reading
- No Fee!
Sunday, November 17, 3:30 PM
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Register on-line and we will send you the link to the Open Learning course.
PS PAWS
First Visit Assistant
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No fee
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Donate While You Shop
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The AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases when selected by customers. Choose PAWS for People when you log in:
smile.amazon.com
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T
hank You to Our Sponsors
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Feedback Welcome!
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Please e-mail Wendy
suggestions & stories
registration@PAWSforPeople.org
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First Visit Assistant Pride Overflows
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One of the best parts of my job is taking new teams on first visits. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of taking new PAWS team, Marjorie Streit and her adorable pup, Sophie, on their first PAWS for Reading visit at the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center. Marj did such a fantastic job of listening to the story without judgement, and Sophie loved encouraging her little readers by giving kisses in between pages. You could really feel the love between Sophie and the children that read to her. Wonderful job, Marj, Sophie, and all the wonderful little readers that stopped by.
- Sammy Taylor, PAWS Staff Member
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Many Thanks to Art Jenkins & the Delaware Woodcrafters Guild
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Art Jenkins and his fellow members of the Delaware Woodcrafters Guild contacted PAWS a while ago with a terrific offer. Art was a member of PAWS years ago and remembered us kindly when he suggested to his club that their next project might be devoted to PAWS. After a wonderful visit by Guild members to our office and much consultation, these kind gentleman agreed to create 3 special wood-based projects for us. The first installment arrived Friday, October 12th, and
as you can see in the photo, PAWS staff is already making good use of this beautifully crafted picnic table and benches. Please stop by the office to see the superb craftsmanship and maybe bring a snack and enjoy the outdoors sitting at our new table.
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Celebrating 11 years of Wagging and Walking!
The PAWS Party & Wag-n-Walkathon Cross the Finish Line event was held on Saturday at Glasgow Park.
The weather was perfect for celebrating Peace, Love and PAWS!
What a great day filled with happy people/pets, vendors and fantastic volunteers!
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to participate or volunteer
or who supported the event with a donation!
We had 211 participants in our cumulative marathon who logged over 5,000 miles!
Your support helped us raise over $43,000 for the programs of PAWS for People
These funds will help ensure our pet therapy teams can continue to bring Peace, Love & PAWS to people who need them in our local communities!
A special
Thank You
to the following people/businesses for all of their help in making this year's event a great success:
Our Amazing Committee:
Sue Good, Marilyn Huebner, Dawn Kisner, Aileen Murray, Melanie Sieber, Christina Summa & Stephen Taylor
The Registration Team:
Wendy Lewis (lead), Stephanie Creech, Becky Cronin, Melissa DeLitta, Jean Hall, Nicola Hairgrove, Katie McGrail, Abby Rodgers & Sue Spilecki
Musicians:
Kona Shame
Photographer:
Ted Rosenthal of Izmaddy Studios
Sponsors:
Hillside Heating & Cooling
Christiana Care Health System
Somewhere Stables, VCA Charities, the Wawa Foundation & WSFS
Arthur Hall Insurance; Atlantic Veterinary Center; Bath, Kitchen & Tile;
Concord Pet Food & Supplies;
CW Wealth Management at UBS; Diver Chevrolet; EBS Children's Institute; Financial House; Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute; Law Office of Kathryn Meloni; Lums Pond Animal Hospital, Mallard Financial Partners; Mart J. Amick, M.D.; Merrill Lynch; Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children; Nonantum Veterinary; Pet Kare; TriState Pooper Scoopers
Boo Radley - Therapy Dog Extraordinaire; Camp Bow Wow; Century Engineering; Chesapeake Veterinary Mobile Services, Delaware Furniture Exchange; Delaware Pet Cremations, Inc; Fairview Auto Center; Izzy's Lawn Service; Limestone Veterinary Hospital; SaveWay Compounding Pharmacy; System 4 of Delaware; Team David Associatees; Team Oodles of Doodles & More; The Doggie Playhouse; Unique Impressions; VCA Glasgow Animal Hospital; Windcrest Animal Hospital
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Thursday, November 7
Prize preview starts at 6:30 PM
Bingo begins at 7:00 PM
Timothy's of Newark
100 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Featuring
Free appetizers
PAW Draw Tickets (Ticket Auction): 5 for $5 or 15 for $10
Bonus Bingo with prize valued at $100: $5 per card
50/50
Players must be at least 18 years old to participate.
Regular Ticket: $20
Includes: 5 Bingo Games (3 cards per game)
Door prize ticket (for those who purchase tickets on-line)
The Works: $35
Includes: 5 Bingo Games/3 cards per game
Door prize ticket (for those who purchase tickets on-line)
Bonus Bingo Game
15 PAW Draw Tickets
AND one Special Gift for the first 50 people who purchase The Works!
Purchase tickets by Tuesday, November 5 and be entered into a special drawing!
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Healers: The deeper impact of pet therapy
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Thank to everyone who joined us last week for the official launch of PAWS for People's first book, Healers: The deeper impact of pet therapy! Get your copy now.
Healers: The deeper impact of pet therapy tells the story of how a big, red dog and his kind-hearted person ventured into the world of pet therapy together. What started in 2005 with a handful of teams (volunteers and their own pets) visiting a handful of sites grew into an award-winning nonprofit organization with more than 650 trained and certified teams in 24 specialized programs, providing one-on-one visits at 200 sites throughout a 4-state region.
Animal lovers will enjoy reading about the joy, comfort, and healing that these teams bring to young and old and everyone in between, as well as learning about how pet therapy is a deeply rewarding activity for the volunteers and their pets.
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PAWS for People's 2020 Calendars are here!
Order yours now and have it shipped to you or pick it up
at the PAWS Office.
Please contact the office before coming to pick up your order to make sure someone will be able to greet you. Thank you!
Wall calendars
= $10 each
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Shining Stars
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Robin Thomas & Ted
That face! Those curious eyes! Who can resist a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Robin knows all about that because her therapy companion, Ted, is one such pooch. Robin heard about PAWS at the Winterthur Point-to-Point, and a neighborhood parent suggested they look into the PAWS for Reading program after noticing how wonderful Ted was with the children in the community. In 2015, when Ted was 2 ½ years old, Robin and Ted became a PAWS therapy team and regulars at Linden Hill Elementary School. In addition to their PAWS for Reading and Pre-K PAWS visits, they've also participated in a number of Community and DeStress Events and visited at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. Now, they have a keen interest in getting on the schedule at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children/Nemours so they can share furry, waggle-tailed comfort with the children and families at the hospital. Three cheers for Robin and Ted! Thanks for being such a wonderful, dedicated PAWS for People team!
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 Joan and her beautiful English Cream Golden Retriever, Chessie, have been PAWS members since July, 2015. Together, they have visited at Chesapeake Care Resources - Lokey House, a facility for adults with special needs. In 2017, Joan and Chessie became a PAWS for Reading team and have offered their time at both Kenmore and Charlestown Elementary Schools. Joan and Chessie are always there to jump in and cover as a substitute for fellow volunteers in the PAWS for Reading program. In addition to attending numerous Community Events through the years, Joan and Chessie also provide pet therapy to children receiving behavioral support services from Cecil County's Department of Social Services at Holly Hall Elementary School. With Chessie's gentle and affectionate nature, it's easy to see why all the children love spending time with her. Thank you, Joan for generously sharing your sweet girl, and thank you, Chessie, for bringing joyful smiles to everyone you visit.
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