Using Animals as a Part of Your Child’s Programming
PAWS member Lisa Lightner recently wrote an article about how therapy dogs can help to assist with a child's learning and functioning. "Basic pet therapy is the discipline that most people think of when you mention, well, pet therapy. It involves a trained...
Dogs Like Books, Too: Cecil Daily Local News
The PAWS for Reading program was recently highlighted in the Cecil Daily Local News. View the images here!
PAWS’ Lynne Robinson Highlighted in National Service Article
PAWS' Executive Director, Lynne Robinson, was recently recognized for her work with RSVP in the Corporation for National & Community Service Newsletter. Take a look at the second page in the document below!
PAWS team featured in “The Women of Gloucester County”
PAWS therapy team Mary Chris Thompson and her therapy companion, Sophie, were recently featured in the "Women of Gloucester County" for the work that they do with the PAWS for Reading program. "A few weeks ago, I found the friendliest face to get...
DSR November Newsletter
Cindy Gifford’s article about PAWS appeared in DSR’s November newsletter, “Heartbeat”. Thanks to DSR for being one of our Wag-n-Walk sponsors and Cindy for her volunteer efforts and a great writeup!
Spreading Holiday Cheer with PAWS
The Chester County Women's Journal featured an article about PAWS, written by intern Erin Ryan, in the "Making a Difference" section of their Holiday 2011 edition! "When November days become crisp and December evenings bring snow, spending time with...
Using Their Paws for Good
PAWS Autism Initiative is featured in this glowing DelawareOnline article, which highlights the lasting benefits of dog therapy for autistic children. "Teacher Sue Davis said she has seen improvement in the students' verbal and communication skills since the PAWS...
PAWS Participates in DE Principal for a Day
PAWS Participates in DE Principal for a Day
Lynne Robinson Honored
PAWS for People founder and executive director Lynne Robinson was recently honored with Bank of America's Local Hero Award! Part of the Delaware Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Awards, the BOA Local Hero Award is presented each year to five individuals in...
The Value of Volunteering
NBC sportscaster Andrea Joyce and her Golden Doodle, Reggie, are a pet therapy team with an organization similar to PAWS. They visit the Ronald McDonald House affiliated with the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Joyce's husband, NBC News correspondant Harry Smith, talks...