PAWS for People Community e-Newsletter: Early February, 2020
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How Molly Bear & Marilyn Found PAWS
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Molly Bear and I joined PAWS for People in December, 2012 (some say 12-12-12.) when she was 7. We had been visiting my mom almost every Saturday, ever since she had moved into an assisted living facility in Rehoboth. In the beginning we just visited with my mom, and I'd say hi to other folks. Then, little by little, people would ask to see Molly Bear and pet her in their rooms. So, we started making our rounds through the facility. She was an instant hit! I knew people would love touching her and being with her, since she's just such a lovable pup.
Then, one day in October of 2012, I saw a lot of people in green shirts with dogs at Glasgow Park. It turned out to be the Wag-n-Walk & 5K event. Of course I had to go over and ask them what they were doing, and I learned about this organization that did "pet therapy" - and I discovered that what Molly Bear and I had been doing with my mom and others was, in fact, pet therapy! I had had no idea that talking and engaging my mom and other elderly folks, some of whom were in wheelchairs, used walkers, had dementia, or other illnesses, actually had a name. So, I applied online and talked with an intake caller, and we were invited to Orientation and Training.
Molly Bear is going to be 14 on Valentine's day, and she still loves her pet therapy visits. In fact, when I tell her we are going to go visit, she runs and gets her green PAWS leash and twirls around until I open the door when she runs to the car and waits patiently for me. As long as Molly Bear wants to visit and is able, she and I will continue "working" as a PAWS therapy team.
At Orientation, Molly Bear and I met two pawtastic women and their pups, Clementine and Sawyer, and we are friends to this day. In fact, I have made many pawtastic friends through PAWS! I believe that PAWS therapy teams are truly an asset wherever they visit. Little by little, I decided to get more involved with the organization. I have been on some committees and done a few other things without Molly Bear, also. I thoroughly believe in PAWS for People!
I definitely can talk about PAWS for hours, which is why I'm also an Intake Caller now, too!
- Marilyn Huebner, PAWS Member
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Please join us in celebrating our 15th Anniversary!
Stop by the
PAWS Office & Training Center
for an Open House and to join in the fun.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
3:30 - 7:30 PM
5:30 PM Ribbon Cutting
Light nibbles and beverages throughout the afternoon.
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Please note: We will be holding additional 15th Anniversary Celebrations in New Jersey and Kent & Sussex Counties in Delaware. Details will be sent to volunteers in these area.
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Open to all who love their pets, are pet enthusiasts, or are interested in learning more about pet therapy.
March 21, 2020
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Ammon Education Center
Christiana Hospital Campus
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19718
Registration Information
Early Bird Registration through March 6: $55.00
Registration: $65.00
$5.00 Discount for PAWS Members
Continental Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Conference Schedule
9:00 AM - Registration & Continental Breakfast Open
9:30 - 10:30 AM - Session 1
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM - Session 2
12:45 - 1:30 PM - Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 PM - Session 3
Informative & Interactive Workshops
• The Impact of Pet Therapy in Social & Emotional Learning
• Emergency Pet Care & CPR
• Trauma Support through Pet Therapy
• Dog Training: Attention & Focus
• Dog Training: Advanced Skills for Visiting
• Reading Dog Body Language
• Basic Sign Language for Pet Therapy Visits
• Is Pet Therapy Right for You & Your Pet?
• What’s All the Buzz about Grain-Free?
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PAWS' Dog Training Classes
Now Offered in Newark & Bethany Beach, DE!
We offer a number of classes open to the general public 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; Schedule:
AMurray@PAWSforpeople.org
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Newark, DE
PAWS Puppy (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 PM
PAWS Obedience 1 (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, February 4, 7:30 PM
Attention & Focus (5-weekly sessions)
Thursday, February 6, 6:30 PM
Friday, February 7, 9:30 AM
Therapy Dog Prep (5-weekly sessions)
Thursday, February 6, 7:30 PM
Friday, February 7, 10:45 AM
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Bethany Beach, DE
PAWS Puppy (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, March 17, 4:30 PM
PAWS Obedience 1 (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, February 4, 4:30 PM
Attention & Focus (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, March 17, 6:00 PM
Therapy Dog Prep (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, February 4, 6:00 PM
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Puppy Love Brunch
Saturday, February 15, 11 AM – 3 PM
City Tap University City
3925 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Reservations are
highly recommended!
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Join us for our annual Spring Fling!
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Hockessin Memorial Hall
Details coming soon!
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Lauren is a huge believer in the magic of pet therapy. As a therapist, she has seen first-hand the difference it makes when working with her clients. Before becoming a member of PAWS, Lauren requested PAWS visits where she works, Aquila Behavioral Health. She also participated in a PAWS study with therapy dogs at Helen F. Graham Cancer Center. In 2017, Lauren officially joined PAWS with her sweet and dapper Pitbull mix, Dmitri. He quickly became a regular fixture at Aquila, demonstrating in group sessions his ability to discern who needs his attention. In 2018, the team received their Master’s Certification. This duo also participates in community events. Many thanks to Lauren for giving so generously of her time, and a furry high five to Dmitri for being an intuitive, loving therapy pup to so many.
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Erin and her sweet Australian Shepherd, Annie, joined PAWS for People in December of 2016. Erin and Annie visit Nurses N’ Kids in Milford where Annie delights everyone with her sweet personality and snuggly demeanor. This advanced team also participates in the PAWS in the Workplace program. As a therapist, Erin understood how useful and beneficial a therapy dog is. “I see how animals have a unique ability to calm people and bring positive energy into an environment. I have read the research which indicates that petting a therapy dog reduces stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms.” Thank you, Erin, sharing Annie with so many who can use the special magic that a therapy pet can provide. Thank you, Annie, for providing adorable snuggles and loving comfort to everyone you encounter.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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