Paws for People

Paws for reading - Paws pet therapy teams trained in this literacy support program work with struggling and reluctant readers, ell students, and anyone in need of reading support, to provide a non-judgmental listener who inspires a love of reading. Working at 63 schools and libraries in our four-state region, Paws for reading teams work with hundreds of readers each year aiding in the development of essential literacy, communication, social and life skills

Paws for special needs - Paws for People partners with over 42 facilities providing care for People of all ages with physical disabilities, behavioral and mental health challenges and substance abuse issues. Working directly with professional staff, Paws pet therapy teams tailor their visits to support the specific goals of People in treatment including inspiring movement, communication, socialization and more. This allows challenging treatment settings often to become a place of light-hearted learning and fun by providing a unique means of motivation. The presence of a loving supportive therapy pet helps in ways that humans cannot "the Paws dog made me want to do more, and now i know that i can do it!"

Paws for elders - Paws pet therapy teams provide programs and engaging visits at approximately 41 partnering elder facilities in our four-state region, including assisted living, skilled care, memory care, and hospice facilities. Paws' specialized eldercare training focusing on the nature and quality of eldercare visits helps our pet therapy teams understand and support elders' special needs and concerns. This enables our visits to be most beneficial and positively impact our elders' quality of life physically, psychologically, and emotionally. A Paws team shared "the residents we visit may have faded memories, but Paws teams help bring back the most wonderful, comforting, peaceful, happy moments we possibly can."

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