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PAWS Holiday Hours
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The PAWS office will be closed on the following days this holiday season:
Monday, December 24
Tuesday, December 25
Wednesday, December 26
Monday, December 31
Tuesday, January 1
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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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Upcoming Events
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December
18 - Christiana Care Pediatrics Staff
Newark, DE
18 - DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
18 - DeStress Event - Wilmington Hospital
Wilmington, DE
20 - Christiana Care Family Medicine Presentation
Wilmington, DE
21 - Newark Charter School Kindergarten Visit
Newark, DE
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
January
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:30 AM
O & T: January 5 & 19
Newark, DE
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
O & T: January 9 & 23
Milton, DE
Saturdays, 10:30 AM
O & T: January 12 & 26
Havre de Grace, MD
Mondays, 4:00 PM
O & T: January 14 & 28
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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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Weekdays, 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.
Please note that although you may need to be at the Advanced Level of STEX to visit some of our programs, teams at Basic and above are eligible to take PAWS U courses.
January
Trauma Support
Monday, January 7, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Pre-K PAWS
Thursday, January 17, 10:00 AM
Milton, DE
Autism Initiative
Thursday, January 17, 11:30 AM
Milton, DE
Creative Connections
Thursday, January 24, 6:30 PM
Pre-K PAWS
Thursday, January 31, 1:00 PM
Kennett Square, PA
PATHS
Thursday, January 31, 2:15 PM
Kennett Square, PA
On-Line Courses
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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I Dare You to Call Me Rudolph
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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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| Stetson Reports |
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Howdy!
My name is Stetson and I am excited to tell you about my work with PAWS for People.
(
Of course, my person Susan, is helping me type this, but the thoughts and ideas are my own.)
We are new to PAWS, and Susan says, "I'm thrilled!" As soon as Susan puts down the quilt, I settle in and wait for the first reader to arrive. We go to an elementary school each week and we have five readers.
Giving out the "Sky dogs," signing the pledges, and taking photos took up most of the time the first week we visited. One of the little boys was so excited when he saw me that he flapped his arms like a little bird, dropped on his knees in front of me, and kissed my head! It made me feel so happy!
We settled into more reading in our next visit. One reader, who asked for assurance from Susan that I would not bite him, sat in front of me, read, and at the end of the session ran his hand lightly down my back! Can you imagine how much progress we'll make with our readers by the end of the school year?
Happy Trails,
Stetson
P.S., Check out two of my new friends with their reading dogs from our first visit!
Oh, and my friend Sylvie was there, too!
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There's a unique, special MAGIC that only therapy pets can provide.
PAWS needs your help to ensure that this Magic continues to help people.
Your year-end Appeal gift will have lasting impact as it funds PAWS pet therapy teams and programs.
Your donation can support programs like PAWS for Reading.
You will help encourage young children to learn to read, while increasing their self-confidence and communication skills.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
You will be helping to ensure that PAWS Magic continues!
by calling the office (302-351-5622),
or by mail (PAWS for People, PO Box 9955, Newark, DE 19714).
We are grateful for your belief in PAWS and thank you for your support.
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Holiday Party Thank Yous
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Holiday Open House Events this year!
It was a great time of food, fellowship, and fun. We loved seeing everyone and their sweet pets! We can't wait until our next event where we can all be together again!!
A special thank you to Lynne, not just for the Holidays, but for all she does for all of us throughout the year.
Thank you to St. Martha's Episcopal Church for hosting us in Bethany Beach.
Thank you to the PAWS Staff who helped with both of the Holiday Open Houses. A special thank you to Wendy & Jill for your help in Bethany!!
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Our Barnes & Noble Holiday Gift Wrapping Extravaganza is in full swing! It's a great way to get in the holiday spirit and help share the gift of pet therapy with all of those holiday shoppers while raising funds for PAWS.
We are at two Barnes & Noble locations through the 24th:
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Christiana Mall
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Concord Pike
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Gift wrapping volunteers and pet therapy teams are needed.
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Open to all who love their pets, are pet enthusiasts, or are interested in learning more about the world of pet therapy.
Saturday, February 2, 2019
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: Ryan McKenzie, DVM
Limestone Veterinary Hospital
Keeping Your Pet Healthy at Every Stage of Life
Choose from Informative & Interactive Workshops
* Pet Health & Wellness * The Impact of Pet Therapy * Dog Training Tips
Lunch Provided
Ammon Education Center, Christiana Hospital Campus
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19718
Registration Is Open
Early Registration: $55*/After January 15th: $60*
*Discount available for PAWS Members
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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!
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
SATURDAYS (5 week classes)
December 29
- 10:15 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 11:30 AM: PAWS Obedience
- 10:15 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 11:30 AM: PAWS Obedience
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SUNDAYS (1 session)
January 6
- 11:00 AM: Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM: Basic to Advanced
February 3
- 11:00 AM: Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM: Basic to Advanced
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Shining Stars
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Christina Summa & Jax
Christina first learned about PAWS for People at a WSFS Bank sponsored event. She knew how much she loved her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Jax, and how he made others very happy and thought together they could brighten someone's day! Christina and Jax became members in January of 2016 and visit at the Country House and The Lorelton. This Advanced Team are regulars at community events including Barnes & Noble and many DeStress events. Christina serves as the lead for the WSFS DeStress events, where she is employed, and is also an active member of the PAWS Wag-n-Walk committee where she is the chairperson for the Doggie Games & Contests. Thank you, Christina, for giving of your time not only to visit, but to support PAWS programs! Thank you, Jax, for sharing your love with everyone you meet and being so gosh darn cute people who see you can't help but smile!
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