PAWS for People Community Newsletter: Late September, 2021 |
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PAWS Teams Provide Comforting Presence |
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PAWS was happy to provide pet therapy at the Sixth Annual Rylie’s Dog Days of Summer 5K to benefit the Rylie’s Smile Foundation on Labor Day, September 6th at the American Legion Post 17 in Lewes, DE.
Rylie’s Smile Foundation is a nonprofit focused on bringing the smiles back to sick children and their families by helping them achieve a better quality of life through health education, technology devices, advocating for treatment options for seriously sick children, and supporting research of less toxic therapy.
Rylie’s Smile Foundation is named after Rylie Maedler, now 15, who endured extensive surgery and rehabilitation following an aggressive bone tumor diagnosis at age 7, and later dealt with a seizure disorder.
Janie Maedler, Founder of the 5K and Rylie’s Mother shared, “Thank You ALL for attending our 6th Annual 5k and helping make it a success! We hope that you all had a good time and enjoyed educating the public about your services. Every single dog and rabbit was a hit! Everything went perfectly with our weather and run. We hope you will join us again next Labor Day for our 7th Annual 5k!”
PAWS thanks the teams that participated: Carolyn Baynes & Chayce, Adele Chalabala & Jax, Amy Feinberg & Iris, Cathy Griffith & Maxwell, Gail Hamman & Mallie, Lori Hansen & Ziggy, Colleen Hruska & Stosh, Carolyn Mohr & Bodie, Trudie Thompson & Josie. Also pictured above are State Senator Ernie (Ernesto) Lopez and State Representative and House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, both huge fans of PAWS.
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PAWS Participates in Special 9/11 Event |
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PAWS for People participated in the Delaware Small Business Chamber’s FunFest and September 11th Remembrance Event on September 11th at Glasgow Park. The event started with a special 9/11 tribute by Lieutenant Governor (and new PAWS Advisory Council Member), Bethany Hall-Long. PAWS pet therapy teams were honored to participate in this event and bring some special pet therapy to attendees, including the mounted police!
PAWS Teams attending included: Valerie Bica & Charlotte, Jenn Brucker & Baxter, Ashley Chickadel/Gavin Henderson & Izzy, Marilyn Huebner & Zenny, Denise Lopes & Ivy, and Sue Soder & Cassie. Thank you!!
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You Can Still Register for the PAWS Wag & Walkathon |
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Now that we've Stepped Off for this year’s month-long cumulative marathon, it's time to track your miles and raise funds for PAWS! On Saturday, October 16th the fun and fundraising will conclude with an in-person Cross the Finish Line Celebration at Glasgow Park in Newark, DE. Hurry and register if you haven't already, there is still time. Visit https://secure.frontstream.com/wag-walkathon to register now.
Our very exciting news is that we have a group of anonymous donors who have agreed to donate $10,000 to PAWS for People if the Wag & Walkathon can reach its $50,000 goal. A huge thank you to all of you who have already started fundraising and/or made an additional donation when you registered. You are helping us reach this goal! An additional $10,000 of funding will greatly increase our ability to bring PAWS pet therapy’s special brand of comfort, encouragement and healing to our community!
Don’t forget to track and report your miles. Mileage reporting is on the honor system. You can submit your mileage totals daily, weekly or all at the end. The first 100 people who complete their 26.2 miles and report their totals will receive this year’s Wag & Walkathon car magnet. Mileage must be reported by noon on Friday, October 15th to be included in individual, team and event totals and to qualify for awards.
- Your name
- Your team name
- The number of miles to add to your total
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Important Wag & Walkathon Dates
September 16 - October 16 - Cumulative marathon walking, running, swimming, Walkin' & Talkin', and visting mile tracking
Saturday, October 16, 10 AM - 1 PM - Cross the Finish Line Event
- Location: Glasgow Park, 227 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702
- The in-person Cross the Finish Line Event is a celebration, marking the Walkathon's end but also inviting us to get out and see each other again. This festive event will feature doggie games & contests; vendors; awards for mileage tracking, fundraising, and team building and give you lots of time to see your old PAWS friends and make some new ones.
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Check out the full schedule at https://www.pawsforpeople.org/finishline/
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Our theme for this year’s event is Fairy Tails: Living Happily Ever After COVID and expresses our hope for the future as we return to in-person, life-changing pet therapy programs in a world where the need is greater than ever before.
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Everyone who raises at least $100 by the end of the event (October 16th) will receive this year’s limited edition long-sleeved W&W t-shirt. These shirts will be ordered at the conclusion of the event and delivered to everyone in early November.
Bonus: Everyone who reaches this goal by September 30th will be entered into a drawing for a $100 ShopRite gift card.
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Pet Therapy in Action this Week |
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Dagda (Bob Jarvis) gave lots of love and furry attention to students at Sean's House in Newark, DE. |
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Honey (Nancy Brock) has her litter of PAWS Pups ready for adoption by students at Albert Einstein Academy Jewish Day School.
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Upcoming PAWS Training Classes
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Registration is open for our late September and early October PAWS dog training classes! Whether you are just getting started or need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you! |
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PAWS Office, Newark, DE
PAWS Puppy (5-weekly sessions)
Friday, October 1, noon
PAWS Obedience 1 (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, September 28, 6:15 PM
Friday, October 1, 9:30 AM
PAWS Obedience 2 (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, September 28, 7:30 PM
Attention & Focus (5-weekly sessions)
Tuesday, September 28, 5:00 PM
Thursday, September 30, 6:15 PM
Therapy Dog Prep (5-weekly sessions)
Thursday, September 30, 7:30 PM
Friday, October 1, 10:45 AM
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Pets and Friends, Jennersville, PA
STAR Puppy 6-weekly sessions)
Monday, October 4, 6:00 PM
Attention & Focus (5-weekly sessions)
Monday, October 4, 7:00 PM
PAWS Obedience 1 (5-weekly sessions)
Monday, October 4, 8:00 PM
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Jenn Brucker and her handsome Pug, Baxter, have been members with PAWS since August of 2019. When Jenn learned about PAWS, she wanted to share the laughter and comfort her pup brings to her with others.
Jenn and Baxter visit a wide variety of places including the Rockford Center and Aquila of Delaware. This dynamic duo also participates in many community events and DeStress sessions including Sean’s House and the Western YMCA. Jenn also helps the PAWS office out periodically with her terrific graphic design skills!
Thank you, Jenn, for volunteering your time and being part of the PAWS family. Thank you, Baxter, for being the happiest pug and for bringing smiles and joy to everyone you encounter.
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Margo Orland joined PAWS for People in July of 2019, with her sweet and fluffy Portuguese Water Dog, Ellie. Since Ellie loves people so much, Margo knew pet therapy would be a perfect fit.
Margo and Ellie enjoy spreading joy and kindness to all the folks at Brandywine Senior Living in Rehoboth Beach. Prior to Covid they also shared some love at the Tunnell Cancer Center. This dedicated team joined the Walkin’ & Talkin’ program and has been spreading the good word about PAWS for People to the community.
Thank you, to Margo and Ellie for being kind and gentle souls that share so much furry love and companionship with the community. PAWS is so lucky to have you both!
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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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