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Upcoming Events
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26 - DeStress Event - UD
Newark, DE
28 - DeStress Event - Widener University
Wilmington, DE
29 - DeStress Event - Keane
King of Prussia, PA
December
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- Santa Cause 5K
Newark, DE
1 - All for PAWS Ugly Sweater Party
Newark, DE
1 - Rehoboth Library, Dogs Take the Library
Rehoboth Beach, DE
2 - Hope for the Holidays
Wilmington, DE
3 - BARKO Bingo
Newark, DE
3 - DeStress Event - Delaware County Community College
West Grove, PA
3 - Book Fair Leeds Elementary
Elkton, MD
4 - DeStress Event - Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
5 - DeStress Event - Neumann University
Aston, PA
5 - DeStress Event - Cecil College
North East, MD
6 - J.McLaughlin Sip & Shop
Greenville, DE
6 - DeStress Event - Christiana Care
Newark, DE
6 - DeStress Event - West Chester University
Philadelphia, PA
7 - DeStress Event - UD Cultural Program
Newark, DE
8 - SantaFest at the Helicopter Museum
West Chester, PA
8 - Alex & Ani Fundraiser
Newark, DE
8 - Brookdale White Chapel Gift Wrapping
Newark, DE
10 - DeStress Event - DCAD
Wilmington, DE
12 - DeStress - University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
17 - Cecil County DSS Event
Elkton, MD
18 - DeStress Event - Christiana Care Pediatrics
Newark, DE
18 - DeStress Event - Wilmington Hospital
Wilmington, DE
20 - DeStress Event - Christiana Care Family Medicine
Wilmington, DE
21 - Newark Charter School Visit
Newark, DE
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Yes, You Can (and Your Pet Can, Too!)
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You have a great pet - sweet and friendly. He LOVES people, and you think sharing all that love would be a good way to give back to people in the community.
Do you have time?
Will your pet be a good visitor?
You've got lots of questions and PAWS has one great answer:
Yes, you can!
Join us for a
FREE workshop on pet therapy, the many benefits, and how you can get involved.
Milton Library (Milton, DE)
11:00 AM
PAWS office (Newark, DE)
11:00 AM
Friday, December 14
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
December
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:30 AM
O & T: December 1 & 15
Kennett Square, PA
Mondays, 5:30 PM
O & T: December 3 & 17
Newark, DE
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
O & T: December 5 & 19
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Saturdays,
10:00 AM
O & T: December 8 & 29
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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
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - Noon
December 15
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 the PAWS U courses.
November
Bereavement - Learning How to Say Good-Bye
29 (Thursday), 2:00 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
December
PAWSativity for Prisoners
3 (Monday), 1:00 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Dog Body Language
6 (Thursday), 10:00 AM
Dover, DE
PATHS
6 (Thursday), 12:30 PM
Dover, DE
Nemours Prep - No Fee
13 (Thursday), 6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
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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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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| Welcome Home |
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PAWS pet therapy teams had the great honor of joining families of our Army National Guard while they waited for the arrival home of their loved ones during four Homecoming events earlier this month. According to Rebecca Stowe Price, 166 AW DEANG Airman and Family Readiness Program Manager, the PAWS teams are among the first things that families look for when entering the facilities. PAWS teams shared how the event truly humbled them as they experienced firsthand what these families sacrifice.
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Prizes provided by Partylite and Stella & Dot |
Due to snow last week, BARKO Bingo has been rescheduled.
Please join us on the new date for this fun event:
Monday, December 3
Timothy's of Newark
100 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Featuring
Free appetizers
PAW Draw Tickets (5 for $5 or 15 for $10)
Bonus Bingo with prize valued at $100 ($5 per card)
50/50
Purchase tickets by Saturday, December 1st and be entered into a special drawing!
Tickets $20
Includes 5 Bingo Games (3 cards per game)
Door prize ticket (for those who purchase tickets on-line)
The Works $35
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!
A variety of patterned poufs and Elias bracelets will be among the prizes.
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| PAWSWear Sale Update - Starting on Black Friday |
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 The PAWSWear Sale will now beign on Midnight this Friday morning and run through 11:59 PM on Cyber Monday.
PAWSWear 25
% off!
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Polos $40-$43
Sale $30-$32.25
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Hoodies $40-$43
Sale $30-$32.25
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 We have EXCITING news to share about a huge opportunity to impact PAWS for People's life-changing pet therapy!
Nov. 27th is
#GivingTuesday, a global day of giving to causes you care about. Please mark your calendar... because this year Facebook and PayPal are matching donations up to $7 million total on Facebook only on 11/27. We are asking for Your Help so that PAWS can be part of this campaign.
If you were planning to make an online donation or to support PAWS' 2018 Annual Appeal (
learn more) with an online gift, #GivingTuesday on 11/27 presents a wonderful chance to increase your gift's impact. With tremendous response expected, the earlier you donate on 11/27, the better your chance of doubling your impact. It's important to know that 100% of your donation (no fees) will support PAWS life-changing pet therapy!
You can greatly help PAWS by sharing this #GivingTuesday opportunity with your friends, starting now.
If you haven't yet liked @PAWS for People on Facebook, please do so now. Be ready to share our upcoming Facebook posts with stories of PAWS' life-changing visits.
PAWS truly is grateful for the many ways that our members and friends so generously support our mission in many ways. We value the countless hours of volunteer time given as a pet therapy team and/or community volunteer, the incredible varied talents that so many of you share, and your heartfelt gifts to fund our mission.
Thank you.. we could not accomplish all that we do without you!
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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
Open to all who love their pets, are pet enthusiasts, or are interested in learning more about the world of pet therapy.
Ammon Education Center, Christiana Hospital Campus
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19718
Early Registration: $55*/After January 15th: $60*
*Discount available for PAWS Members
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Barnes & Noble Holiday Gift Wrapping Extravaganza
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 We will once again end the year with our Barnes & Noble Holiday Gift Wrapping Extravaganza! 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.
Three Barnes & Noble locations will be participating this year:
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Christiana Mall
Dec. 7-24
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Exton, PA
Dec. 14-16
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Concord Pike
Dec. 17-24
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There are 560 volunteer shifts to fill - both gift wrapping volunteers and pet therapy teams are needed.
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We welcome PAWS Members, Friends, and Family to join us to celebrate the holidays!
PAWS Therapy Companions are welcome to attend.
Come enjoy the company of other PAWS teams as we share snacks, crafts, and a special Pet Treat Bar.
RSVP by Monday, November 26
2:00 - 4:00 PM
PAWS for People Office & Training Center
703 Dawson Drive, Newark, DE 19713
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Sunday, December 9
2:00 - 4:00 PM
St Martha's Episcopal Church
117 Maplewood St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
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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
Upcoming Schedule
TUESDAYS (5 week classes)
(no classes the week of 12/25/18 or 1/1/19)
- 6:30 PM: PAWS Obedience
- 7:30 PM: Target Training
THURSDAYS (5 week classes)
December 13
(no classes the week of 12/25/18 or 1/1/19)
- 6:30 PM: Attention & Focus
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
(no classes the week of 12/25/18 or 1/1/19)
- 9:30 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 10:45 AM: Target Training
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SATURDAYS (5 week classes)
December 29
- 10:15 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 11:30 AM: PAWS Obedience
SUNDAYS (1 session)
December 2
- 11:00 AM: Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM: Basic to Advanced
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PAWS Staff Update
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 Welcome to Cate Bryson, our new
Volunteer & Site Management Coordinator.
You may recognize Cate from PAWS special events when she volunteered as a fa
ce painter. Her background is primarily in media and communications where she first learned of PAWS when she interviewed Executive Director Lynne Robinson. Through that interview, she gained an appreciation for PAWS, its mission, and its impact on the community. Cate is delighted to be a part of an organization that connects and brings joy to people through the healing touch of pet therapy.
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Shining Stars
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Kathleen Caputo Nelms & Summer and Rick Nelms & Chance
Kathleen and Rick wanted to share their golden retrievers, Summer and Chance, with others. Kathleen's interest in helping people and her understanding of the connection between animals and humans, especially the calming effect animals can have for those who are dealing with traumatic events, led her to PAWS for People though an internet search for pet therapy. Kathleen & Summer and Rick & Chance joined PAWS in July of 2017. They all visit the Friends Home in Kennett and represent PAWS at community events - the duo of dogs and their human are always a hit at Barnes & Noble events. Kathleen and Summer are also a PAWS in the Workplace team. Thank you, Kathleen and Rick, for sharing your pups with people of all ages and needs. Thank you, Summer and Chance, for being so adorably versatile in your visits and sharing your love and fur with so many.
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PAWS Therapy Team Pictures Neeed
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Pictures of therapy teams needed for our website.
Please send pictures of you and your pet-therapy companion wearing PAWS gear (leash/name tag/bandana
/etc.) to
registration@PAWSforPeople.org
for consideration (no other people,please).
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