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Upcoming Events
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July
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- Goju Training Center Summer Camp Reading Visit
Wilmington, DE
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- Garnet Valley High School Special Needs Classes
Glen Mills, PA
18 - Journey of Hope Project DBHiDS Homeless Services Visit
Philadelphia, PA
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- I Scream for Non-Profits
Newark, DE
19 - Brandywine Counseling Early Intervention Program
Milford, DE
19 - Brandywine Counseling Early Intervention Program
Wilmington, DE
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- DE Children's Museum Dog Days of Summer
Wilmington, DE
19 - DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
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- United Cerebral Palsy Camp Lenape
Felton, DE
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- Union Hospital Camp Scrubs
Elkton, MD
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- DeStress Event - Chatham Financial
Kennett Square, PA
27 - Sunday Breakfast Mission
Wilmington, DE
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- Hockessin Bookshelf's Event at Woodside Farms
Newark, DE
30
- Marple Sports Arena Summer Camp
Broomall, PA
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- DeStress Event - Rutgers School of Nursing
Blackwood, NJ
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- DeStress Event - WSFS Bank
Newark, DE
August
1 - Westside Health Growing Healthy Families
Wilmington, DE
1 - Days of Summer Camp
Middletown, DE
6 - National Night Out - Elkton Police Department
Elkton, MD
6 - National Night Out - New Castle County Police
Wilmington, DE
6 - DeStress Event - Crossmedia
Philadelphia, PA
7 - Goju Training Center Summer Camp Reading
Wilmington, DE
8 - 55+ Healthy Life Expo
Elkton, MD
10 - Frangelica & Shaggydog's Wedding
Media, PA
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- Concord Pet Meet & Greet
Rehoboth Beach, DE
12 - National Guard Yellow Ribbon Event
Wilmington, DE
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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 can your pet pass the test?
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.
July 17, 10:30 AM
Cadia Silverside, Wilmington, DE
July 26, 10:30 AM
Elkton Library, Elkton, MD
August 14, 10:30 AM
Cadia Silverside, Wilmington, DE
September 18, 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:
July
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturday, 8:30 AM
O & T: July 20 & 27
August
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturday, 8:30 AM
O & T: August 3 & 17
Havertown, PA
Saturday, 10:00 AM
O & T: August 3 & 17
Elkton, MD
Monday, 5:00 PM
O & T: August 5 & 19
Newark, DE
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
O & T: August 14 & 28
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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!
MONDAYS
October 21
(1 session)
6:30 PM: Clicker Training for Better Visits
TUESDAYS (5-week classes)
6:30 PM:
PAWS Puppy
7:30 PM: PAWS Obedience 2
September 17
6:30 PM:
PAWS Obedience 1
7:30 PM:
PAWS Obedience 2
THURSDAYS
(5-week classes)
6:30 PM:
Attention & Focus
7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
September 19
6:30 PM: Attention & Focus
7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
FRIDAYS
(5-week classes)
August 9
9:30 AM:
Attention & Focus
10:45 AM Therapy Dog Prep
September 20
9:30 AM:
PAWS Puppy
10:45 AM:
PAWS Obedience 1
11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
September 8
(1 session)
11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
October 6
(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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| For Your Reading Pleasure |
Cow cuddling, as the practice is called, invites interaction with the farm animals via brushing, petting or heartfelt chats.
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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
Or, we are offering Saturday Sessions from 10 AM - Noon:
July 27
August 3
September 14
October 12
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.
Creative Connections
Thursday, August 1, 11:00 AM
Autism Initiative
Thursday, August 5, 10:30 PM
Dover, DE
PAWS for Reading
Wednesday, August 7, 11:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Dog Body Language
Wednesday, August 7, 12:30 PM
Seaford, DE
DeStress
Wednesday, August 7, 2:00 PM
Seaford, DE
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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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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| That Wonderful Dog |
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We love hearing from people in the community about the impact PAWS Pet Therapy Teams make! We wish we could share every kind message that we receive as there are so many PAWS Therapy Teams bringing laughter, smiles, and comfort to our community. And for every message we get, there are so many more who have been touched.
We recently received this lovely email regarding Alice, Pilar Kraman's therapy companion. We hope it makes you smile.
"I would like to say hi to Alice. She is the best dog to read to. She is sweet, kind, and loving. I love her so much.
I am 11 years old.
My pug past June 1, 2019. Alice made me so happy because I was so sad.
I remember reading to her 1-2 years ago. It makes me so happy to see my autograph still in her book. I just want to say after this long message, that I am thankful and happy that you people at PAWS for People are so caring and thoughtful. And I also want to say thank you for bringing that wonderful dog Alice into my life. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO."
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Introducing the
Wag & Walkathon - A Twist on a PAWS Classic
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PAWS for People is excited to announce a new event,
the Wag & Walkathon, which retains many of the favorite components of its predecessor, the Wag-n-Walk, and adds a fun new cumulative marathon component which enables people to participate wherever they live.
If you have always wanted to complete a marathon, but 26.2 miles in a few hours is not quite your style, the Wag & Walkathon is perfect. This cumulative marathon allows you to walk or run with a friend, a pet, or individually at your own speed. Just log your miles each day of the event to reach your marathon goal!
This is PAWS for People's biggest fundraiser of the year and
we need your help to make it successful. Please share the event with your friends, family, and co-workers. Consider forming a team. It's a great way for companies to encourage healthy activity and fun among their employees, so share the event with your employer as a team-building opportunity.
 This year's theme celebrates the peace and love PAWS Pet Therapy brings to so many in our community. Last year, PAWS Teams reached over 600,000 people in our four-state region. This event provides funding to ensure the impact of pet therapy continues.
Here is how it works:
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Register -
Sign up by
August 15th
to save $5 and guarantee a t-shirt in your size!
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Gear Up - Join us at one of the 11 Gear Up Events sponsored by Concord Pet scheduled daily between September 9 - 19 across our 4-state region to get your
event t-shirt, pet bandana, and walking snacks
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alk or Run
- Log your 26.2 miles between September 19 - October 19.
- Cross the Finish Line - Celebrate with us on October 19 as we Cross the Finish Line together at Glasgow Park in Newark, DE. This family friendly event is open to everyone and will feature doggie games & contests, children's activities, food, music and lots of PAWS spirit.
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Congratulations to Laura Baker, the winner of the Wag & Walkathon's first challenge. Laura, please contact the office to arrange your custom embroidery for your new PAWS Roll-Up Blanket!
Check the website for Challenge #2: Biggest Pack that runs through August 31.
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August 10, 2019
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rose Tree Park, Media, PA
For more information, to donate, or to be a vendor, contact Kathryn Meloni
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PAWS University -
PAWS Goes to School
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Are there a few PAWS
University
courses that you are interested in and you
have some time now that it is summer? We are offering 2 days packed with PAWS U!
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Friday, July 26, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9:00-10:00 - Autism Initiative
10:10-11:30 - PAWS for Reading
11:30-12:00 - Pre-K PAWS
12:00-1:00 - Trauma Support
Lunch included for registrants of all 4 courses
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Wednesday, August 7, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
5:00-6:00 - Autism Initiative
6:10-7:30 - PAWS for Reading
7:30-8:00 - Pre-K PAWS
8:00-9:00 - Trauma Support
Dinner included for registrants of all 4 courses
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 Registration
4 Courses July 26 OR August 7 (includes a meal) - $50.00
PAWS for Reading AND Pre-K PAWS - $20.00
Individual Courses - $20.00 each
Therapy Companions should stay at home for these sessions.
PAWS University is open to PAWS Members.
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Let's Get Reading
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This pup, Luna, and her handler, Gina, are visiting the
Kent County Public Library this summer. Check out our schedule for PAWS for Reading times at a library near you!
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Donate while you Shop
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Don't miss out on the deals and the opportunity to Donate while you Shop!
Amazon Prime Day ends today, July 16.
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Shining Stars
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Mary Market & Buddy
Mary joined PAWS for People with her sweet labradoodle, Buddy, in 2014. Maria saw the joy that Buddy brought to both the elderly and young members of her family and joined PAWS hoping that sharing him with others would bring a smile to their faces. Her plan came to fruition as she and Buddy have successfully brought smiles to many young readers at the Frankford Public Library, Selbyville Public Library, and Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School. They have also represented PAWS at a myriad of community events. Thank you, Buddy, for bring your tail-wagging encouragement to so many readers! Thank you, Mary, for seeing the potential for bringing smiles in your sweet boy and sharing him with so many people!
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Jimmy joined PAWS for People in June of 2014 with his handsome Bernese Mountain Dog, Charlie. Together, they visited at Bowling Green Brandywine Treatment Center and the Cecil County Health Department. Currently, Jimmy visits with his sweet Bernese, Emmy Lou, at Cecil County Health Department's Drug & Alcohol Program and the Rockford Center where Emmy Lou's bubbly personality lights up the room (and Jimmy is not too bad either!). Jimmy and Emmy Lou are also a PAWS in the Workplace team at Hillside Oil Heating & Air Conditioning (one of PAWS biggest supporters). Newest puppy, Nelson, may one day follow in his big brother and sister's paw prints. Thank you, Emmy Lou, for the enthusiastic greeting and unconditional love that you share so willingly. Thank you, Jimmy, for sharing your wonderful pups and for taking the time to truly connect with everyone you meet.
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