PAWS for People Community Newsletter: Late May, 2021 |
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PAWS Introduces Compassionate Kids Class |
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PAWS for People is excited to announce a new opportunity for community groups, summer camps and schools throughout our four state paw print. Thanks to a couple wonderful PAWS volunteers, Sue Good and Nancy Brock, PAWS has developed a Humane education class that can be tailored to all ages. Humane education nurtures compassion and respect for all living beings, helping children of all ages to show empathy and kindness to both animals and people.
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PAWS and Compassionate Kids is taught by a PAWS volunteer with their therapy companion and is an engaging opportunity to share the importance of respect and compassion when it comes to caring for pets and people. Thanks to the Wilmington Library Grant at the Fund for Children’s Literacy - Delaware Community Foundation, PAWS will be able to supply participating children with a book of their own to take home and remind them of these important lessons. If you have any questions regarding this program, please reach out to Moira Stephan, mstephan@pawsforpeople.org. Groups interested in hosting this new program should visit the PAWS website to submit a community event request form.
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PAWS Teams Become Ambassadors and Bark Rangers |
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Sunday, May 2nd, was an eventful day for some of PAWS for People’s pet therapy teams. First, they became official members of the National Dog Show Therapy Dog Show Ambassador Team.
They then joined the Valley Forge Park Alliance and Valley Forge Historical Park Rangers for a training session to become official BARK Rangers who monitor best practices for visitors and their dogs to the park.
Sue and Tom Good & Alfie, Becky Cronin & Robbie, Steve Bruchey & Gracie, Tawanda Harbison & Mr. Gibbs, Luann D’Agostino & Bella, and Lynne Robinson & Tory proudly represented PAWS at the festivities and will serve as National Dog Show Ambassadors at future events including the National Dog Show in Philadelphia in November. Learn more about the National Park’s BARK Ranger Program.
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PAWS Kicks Off A Fundraising Campaign with
reNu Medical & Injury Center
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To celebrate the beginning of a new fundraising campaign in conjunction with reNu Medical & Injury Center, PAWS paid an office visit to the staff. After a presentation from Executive Director, Lynne Robinson, on the benefits of pet therapy, the reNu staff were able to experience the benefits themselves. Sheryl Taylor & Winston, Becky Cronin & Robbie and Tawanda Harbison & Mr. Gibbs joined Lynne & Tory to provide a DeStress visit for these hardworking folks.
reNu (located on Route 896 in Newark, DE) is kicking off a fundraising campaign to support PAWS for People. Their goal is to raise $5,000! New patients who donate at least $37 to PAWS will receive a Chiropractic Consultation, Exam, Report of Findings and Chiropractic Adjustment. Learn more or view and print the flyer. Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested.
A huge tail-wagging Thank You to our friends at reNu Medical & Injury Center!
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Do Dogs Get Seasonal Allergies? |
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Sniffling and sneezing are normal annoyances for humans during the spring and fall seasons, but your dog may be bothered by seasonal allergies, too. If you’re noticing your four-legged friend scratching more than normal or catching them with a runny nose, it’s possible seasonal allergies are to blame.
Click here to read the rest of the article from betterpet.com to see how to identify seasonal allergies in dogs, and how to help your pup manage those annoying sniffles, sneezes, and itches.
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Gregory, Analisa, & Drama |
Gregory and Analisa Nichols became members of PAWS in December of 2018 with their friendly and playful mixed breed dog, Drama. Gregory recognized certain qualities in Drama and felt she would be a good candidate for pet therapy. After learning about PAWS at a Community Event, he decided to become a PAWS member. His daughter, Analisa, thought that being a pet therapy team would be interesting, so she became a teen member.
Together, Gregory, Analisa, and Drama visited Sunrise of Wilmington on a regular basis, bringing joy and smiles to faces of the residents they saw. Gregory, Analisa and Drama have also participated in a number of Community Events.
Thank you, Gregory and Analisa, for your time and dedication to PAWS. Thank you, Drama, for bringing tail-wagging happiness to all the folks you have touched along the way.
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Kate Ponto and Lana, her adorable Lab/Border Collie mix, joined PAWS for people in November of 2018. As a Physical Therapist, Kate had seen first-hand the joy and calm that pets can bring to people during tough times. Per Kate, “It’s a beautiful thing to witness.”
At the tender age of 4 months, Lana began accompanying Kate to her place of work, Lima Estates in Media, PA. Just after Lana celebrated her 2nd birthday, the two became a PAWS pet therapy team and signed-up for PAWS in the Workplace. Lana has become an MVP (most valuable pooch) with the residents and patients that Kate interacts with daily. Kate and Lana also do Special Request visits.
Thank you, Kate, for becoming a pet therapy team and bringing us your sweet girl. Thank you, Lana, for sharing abundant tail wags and gentle calm with the folks you meet.
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Many thanks to our PAWS Partners |
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Donate While You Shop
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