making connections through healing pet therapy


Celebrating 20 Years – Thanks to You!

PAWS for People has a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Since 2005, we have endeavored to assess the changing needs of the people we serve and develop innovative programs to meet those needs. Quite simply, we see a need, and we find a way to meet it to change people’s lives.

Because of YOU, PAWS Pet Therapy improves people’s physical and mental well-being, increases readiness to learn, shares comfort, and brings smiles. PAWS visits enhance the quality of life of elders, youth, and those who could benefit from engaging with a gentle, affectionate pet…that’s everyone!

Now more than ever, we need you – your belief in the mission of PAWS and your financial support – to help us respond with hope and healing. Your generous support will enable PAWS to continue to listen to our community and provide the support that only PAWS can.

Thank You! Every donation makes a difference for someone every day.

PAWS Visits Are Making a Deeper Impact – Over 550 pet therapy teams visiting 180+ sites in DE, MD, NJ & PA

As research continues to prove the effectiveness of pet therapy, our visitation sites are gaining a greater awareness and deeper appreciation for PAWS programs, incorporating them in new and impactful ways.

In schools, PAWS is adding to is successful PAWS for Reading initiative with programming to meet deeper social, emotional needs of students, helping them be better equipped for learning.
– What the students say: Having a pet in the atmosphere makes school ten times better!”
– What administrators say: “You have helped our school community beyond measure.”

In eldercare facilities, PAWS makes connections with memory care residents in effective new ways, thanks to creative activity directors.
– What families say: It’s wonderful to see mom smile and remember the joy that her childhood pet brought her as she meets a PAWS dog.”
– What the staff says: “Having PAWS pets visit during the late afternoon helps reduce the symptoms of sundowning in our residents, making them less anxious and more peaceful.”

PAWS to DeStress programs are becoming a regular part of many Employee Wellness programs at local businesses. Companies employing 20 to 2,000 have seen great benefit in a PAWS break in the work day.

All this is possible thanks to you!


We are grateful for your trust and support. Thank You!