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Upcoming Events
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December
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- 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 - Gift Wrapping at Brookdale White Chapel
Newark, DE
10 - DeStress Event - DCAD
Wilmington, DE
11 - DeStress Event - Rutgers School of Nursing
Blackwood, NJ
12 - DeStress Event - University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
17 - Cecil County DSS Kinship Support Group
Elkton, MD
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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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.
December
Dog Body Language
Thursday, December 6, 10:00 AM
Dover, DE
PATHS
Thursday, December 6, 12:30 PM
Dover, DE
Nemours Prep
- No fee
Thursday, December 13, 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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A Windy Day - Simon's Cat
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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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| DeStress in All Sizes |
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This past Wednesday, at the DeStress Event at Widener's Delaware Law School, Dakota Young met Dakota Tullis. As you can see, the coloring is the same but the size is a little different. Frangelica Meloni and Darby Levesque also provided pet therapy to students.
Here is a note we received following the event.
"I just wanted to let you know how the event at our school went last night. The students LOVED it! This week being our last full week of classes left before we start studying for finals, we all have been extremely stressed and haven't been taking the best care of ourselves. Having the therapy dogs there last night allowed us to take some time for ourselves and relax. The dogs were so great and made everyone smile."
We hope everyone remembers to take some time for themselves during the busy holiday season!
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PAWS Holiday Open House
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Thanks to everyone who came to the Holiday Open House at the PAWS office this past Sunday, December 2. It was great to spend time with teams, family, and friends!
There is still time to RSVP for the Holiday Open House in Bethany this coming Sunday, December 9th. Members, friends, and family are welcome to come celebrate! 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.
Sunday, December 9
2:00 - 4:00 PM
St Martha's Episcopal Church
117 Maplewood St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
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There's a unique, special MAGIC that happens during PAWS pet therapy visits!
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 generosity is greatly appreciated!
Donations can be made by check or credit card via mail, made online,
or by calling PAWS (302-351-5622).
Please remember employer matching gift programs to double the impact of your gift.
Looking for a meaningful gift? A special card is sent for donations made "in lieu of a gift" or made In Honor / In Memory of a person or pet.
Our Heartfelt Thanks...Your belief in PAWS Magic changes lives.
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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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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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| Thank You for Your Support! |
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Thank you to our community partners for hosting fundraisers for PAWS this holiday season.
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Santa Cause 5K
by Fusion Racing
on December 1
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Ugly Sweater Party
by
ALL 4 PAWS Doggie Daycare
on December 1
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BARKO Bingo
by Ali Kochie
on December 3
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And thank you to everyone who joined us for these special events!
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| Upcoming Community Fundraisers |
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11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Sip & Shop at J.McLaughlin
J.McLaughlin
4001 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807
Come sip & shop!
15% of sales during the event will benefit PAWS for People.
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Saturday, December 8th
6:00-8:00 PM
Alex and Ani Fundraiser
to benefit PAWS
Christiana Mall - Alex and Ani Store
132 Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19702
Shop to Give Back at the Christiana Mall Alex and Ani and 15% of sales will be donated to PAWS for People.
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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
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
February 9
- 10:15 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 11:30 AM: PAWS Obedience
SUNDAYS (1 session)
January 6
- 11:00 AM: Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM: Basic to Advanced
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PAWS Staff Update
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P.S., Now that we are lucky enough to have two terrific staff members to coordinate our many teams and sites, we would like to clarify who is who. Both have the same name, so each has chosen the name she would like to be called:
Catey Bryson has agreed to use Catey.
Kate Rosenthal would like to be called Kate.
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Shining Stars
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 Dina Richman & Edgar
Dina first learned about PAWS for People at the Zoom Room in Philadelphia. Knowing her bloodhound mix, Edgar, would be a fantastic therapy pet, she signed them up. Dina and Edgar became members in August of 2017 and visit at Cooper University Health Care. This Advanced team attends many community events including DeStress events at colleges. They are great representatives of PAWS, especially in the Philadelphia area. Thank you, Dina, for sharing Edgar with all who may benefit from some time with him. Thank you, Edgar, for sharing your smile and love with everyone you meet.
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