PAWS for People Community Newsletter: Late January, 2021 |
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PAWS for Reflection: PAWS Prints in Milford!
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On January 16th, Pam and Gary Gallamore, along with their affectionate Labradoodle, Daisy, and First Visit Assistant, Dawn Kisner, brought furry comfort and tail-waggin’ companionship to a new PAWS site, the Banyan Treatment Center in Milford, DE. The goal of this addiction treatment center is to not only help people find long-term sobriety, but also, to assist people in leading better lives.
The Gallamores enjoyed their initial visit having engaged with 14 folks at the Banyan Treatment Center, and are looking forward to going back regularly. Other PAWS teams on the roster include Adele Chalabala and Jax, Cathy Griffith and Maxwell, and Trudie Thompson and Josie.
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Visits at the Banyan Treatment Center are in person, and all teams must undergo background checks and drug screening. The residents receive frequent COVID tests, and the PAWS teams receive an instant results COVID test before each visit. The usual COVID safety protocols are also required.
The feedback from Banyan has been very positive. “We are so grateful that we can offer our clients this amazing service, “ wrote staff member, Stacy.
PAWS for People appreciates the opportunity to bring hope and healing through pet therapy to those undergoing treatment and the staff who help them at the Banyan Treatment Center in Milford!
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Photo includes: Group pic: Gary and Pam Gallamore with Daisy, Cathy Griffith with Maxwell, and Harry Martens with Darien at December DeStress; Pam and Gary Gallamore with Daisy getting ready to enter Banyan Treatment Centers; Daisy and a new friend at the Banyan Treatment Center
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PAWS Participates in National Day of Service |
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PAWS for People joined the MLK Day of Service by paying a visit to Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company and bringing a DeStress visit to our first responders here in Newark.
This National Day of Service visit was coordinated by PAWS Member, Luann D'Agostino, in her role as a member of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Participating PAWS teams included Marilyn Huebner & Zenny, Jenn Brucker & Baxter, Beverly Parnell & Lexi and Jen Madden & Jack.
All of us at PAWS for People are truly grateful for these everyday heroes and are pleased to honor the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, "An individual has not begun to live until he can rise above the narrow horizons of his particular individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity."
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Check Out this Fun Doggie IQ Test |
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It’s time to find out if your dog is a canine scholar or just a really good pup!
"Doggy IQ" is a fun online test for dogs, which was created in collaboration with canine intelligence researcher Dr. Rosalind Arden, a research associate at the London School of Economics and Political Science, who has been examining the intelligence of man’s best friend for years.
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The PAWS in the Workplace program provides trained pet-therapy teams the opportunity to provide pet therapy to people in need within their own workplace. While many of our programs have become "virtual only" during the pandemic, some of our PAWS teams have been able to remain on the job providing comfort and stress relief to a grateful workplace.
Carol Henson & Harley are one of the teams that are still hard at work . Carol takes Harley with her to work at Chesapeake Resources in Maryland. Harley (pictured here with a work friend) loves her job. This sweet shepherd/collie mix knows just how to brighten the day of her co-workers.
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Susannah Tulloch had been bringing along her sweet Welsh Pembroke Corgi, Gus, when she volunteered at Cokesbury Village and saw the impact he made on residents there. When PAWS teams visited her workplace, Susannah knew Gus would be a perfect fit for PAWS for People, and they joined in 2018.
Gus & Susannah, a Chaplain with the Air National Guard, provide many hours of support as a PAWS in the Workplace team on the base. In addition to their work visits, this busy team also visits Cokesbury Village, the Rockford Center, and the Elsmere Library, and participates in many Community Events, especially DeStress events where Gus instantly cuddles up with everyone.
Thank you, Susannah, for your dedication and sharing your sweet boy. Thank you, Gus, for providing your calming presence and soothing snuggles to everyone you visit!
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Michelle Goldberg LOVES dogs and knows about their ability to lift people’s spirits. She also knew she had something very special with Harper, a lab/husky mix with bright blue eyes and a tail that wags for everyone she meets. Michelle believes that dogs are the cure for anything and wanted to be able to bring smiles to the faces of others with Harper. She did some research and found out about PAWS for People online and decided to become a member with Harper in March of 2018.
Since then, Michelle and Harper have visited residents at Lima Estates and participated in scores of Community Events, especially DeStress opportunities in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Many thanks to Michelle for sharing Harper's sweet nature and abundant tail wags with others. Thank you, Harper, for lifting spirits and eliciting smiles as a PAWS for People pet therapy team.
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Many thanks to our PAWS Partners |
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Donate While You Shop
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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