Sasha’s First Visit

During Sasha's first visit to the library, she not only had lots of little readers, she also met some adults with intellectual disabilities who were at the library with "The Brandywine Social Club". It was an exciting experience for the children, the...

Supporting Ambitions

I am always impressed by the range and scope of ability and interest of the children who come to visit us at the reading program at Kirkwood Library. It is gratifying to see the impact PAWS has on a very wide spectrum. During this quarter, especially, it seemed we saw...

Tilly Brings Smiles to Chimes

I thought I would take Tilly's journal in with me (from the reading program) — they loved it! It's so nice to know how much they enjoy Tilly visiting them…. – Paula Trout (Chimes Delaware)

Alzheimer’s Patients Respond to Billy

One lady, I'll call her Maude, with moderate Alzheimer's, kept saying how much she loved dogs.  As Billy and I sat with her, she grabbed the wrist loop of his leash and held it like it was the most precious thing in the world.  I, of course,...
Keely Comforts a Grieving Child

Keely Comforts a Grieving Child

I have a 5 year old girl in my elementary school class whose (single) mom passed away.  I went to visit the family a couple days later to pay my condolences.   I offered the PAWS services to help the little girl cope.  They said they would...