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NEWS!

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2016 Introductory Presentations Tuesday, February 23rd in Licking County & Thursday, February 25th in Upper Arlington.  2016 2-Day Pet Partners Handlers Workshop Saturday & Sunday March 19th & 20th!  See flyer &/or click blue buttons below for details.
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Introductory Presentation Details
Handlers Workshop Details
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Please help support Angel Paws by purchasing one of our  
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logo T-Shirts!

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Introduction to Angel Paws Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy 
Scheduled for Feb. 24th at Licking County Library AND Feb. 26th at Upper Arlington Library, 2015

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Please join us for an introductory multi media presentation to learn about the health and educational benefits of human/animal interaction and how volunteers can help Angel Paws - with or without a pet - share the magical benefits only a cold wet nose, furry toes and wagging tail can offer!  Click blue button below for more information. 
RSVP 740.364.0824 or


Click HERE for Intro Presentation Details

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Next Pet Partners Handlers Workshop Scheduled for 
March 21st & 22nd, 2015!
Handlers Workshop Details
Next Pet Partners Skills & Aptitude Tests  Planned for 
April/May 2015!
Skills & Aptitude Test Details
READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS® (R.E.A.D.®) TRAINING WORKSHOPS NEXT WORKSHOP Summer 2015
Please click HERE for more information about our R.E.A.D. Training Workshops.

R.E.A.D. Training Details

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Exceptional Day and Evening Classes Monday through Saturday at Posidog with Kristen Van Ness!  20% Discounts!!!
DOG TRAINING!

"A good beginning makes a good ending!" 

- English proverb

 NEW Options to Begin Learning the Essential Basic Skills for Therapy Dog Teams!  Discounts up to 20%!!!    

Dog Training!
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Class to be taught by highly recommended Trainer Julie Smith of A Positive connection at Bry Du Mansion Filed House in Granville. See our Therapy Dog Training page for details.

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Click HERE for more Info about Santa Paws!
CUSTOMIZED DIGITAL  PET  PORTRAITS
Edited & Printed to your taste On-Site! 

& Light Up A Paw Print In Heaven Memorial Christmas Tree
2014 Dates - Nov. 30th AND Dec. 6th & 7th from 11am to 4pm
Wilson's includes Crafts & other specials on Sundays!

2014 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
A good time was had by all!  Many thanks to ALL our hard working volunteers - and especially to Randy, Teresa & Roosevelt Kerr for hosting such a wonderful party at their beautiful Fox Glen Farm in Granville.  We missed those who couldn't make it and hope to see you next year!  (pause or advance photos with mouse - see release for details)

PETSMART GIVES BACK - TO ANGEL PAWS!
We are all so grateful to PetSmart for donating a total of $7890. to Angel Paws this year!  $5000. from Distribution Center #16 in Gahanna and $2890. from Distribution Center #10 in Grove City.  See release for details! 

NEW FACILITY PARTNERSHIP! 
July 2, 2014 - Angel Paws is proud to announce our new partnership with Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare in Columbus, Ohio.  For more about Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare please click HERE to visit our Healthcare Facilities webpage.
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Many many Thanks to Petsmart 

for their generous $5,000. contribution to Angel Paws!

Please Click HERE to join Petsmart and our generous Circle of Angels.  Your support will help us continue to bring the magical benefits only a cold wet nose, furry toes and wagging tail can offer those in need via Therapeutic Health Care Visitation and Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) Children's Literacy mentoring programs.
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MORE NEWS!


Please be sure to join us on Facebook to stay current on all our latest news, links and fun to share!   

And be the first to hear of anything we schedule!
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EASY WAY TO WIN $50. FOR YOURSELF AND HELP ANGEL PAWS! 

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You can win a $50. Gift card for yourself AND win $500. for Angel Paws!  Every receipt for ANY purchase at Indian Mound Mall (even a cup of coffee!) starting November 16th through December 24th 2013 gives you a chance to win a $50. Visa Reward Card AND a chance to help Angel Paws win a $500. cash prize! One entry form will be chosen at random every Monday.  SUCH a great way to help us share the magical benefits only a cold wet nose, furry toes and wagging tail can offer those in need this holiday season and throughout the year via Therapeutic Health Care Visits and Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) Literacy Mentoring Sessions!
 
Please consider making an additional donation to Angel Paws. The group with the most entry forms will receive all donations for the week. Many more prizes and shopping discounts available too!

More details and information can be found on Indian Mound Mall’s web site at http://www.indianmoundmall.com/mnog


2013 SANTA PAWS & LIGHT UP A PAW PRINT IN HEAVEN MEMORIAL TREE

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PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR SANTA PAWS PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION about our customized digital Pet Portraits with Santa and how you can honor your beloved pets on our Light Up a Paw Print In Heaven Memorial Tree at Wilson's Garden Center - OR ON-LINE!  Angel Paws is happy to honor your pet by Lighting up a Paw Print in your pet's name for you long distance!  Just make a donation on our Cause page by clicking here, let us know the name of your pet and we'll post a photo on facebook for you and/or email directly to you for you to share with friends and family.  VISIT OUR SANTA PAWS WEB PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SLIDE SHOWS! 

SANTA PAWS - Sat. & Sun. from 11-4pm Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st  AND Dec. 7th & 8th at Wilson's Garden Center!
LIGHT UP A PAW PRINT IN HEAVEN MEMORIAL TREE  on display at Wilson's Garden Center November 15th through December 15th!


Delta Society has changed it's name to Pet Partners - New Logo too!

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Delta Society changed it's name and logo in order to better convey their mission of improving people's health and enriching their lives through positive connections with therapy, service and companion animals.  Delta Society believes that; "The change to a name that better conveys who we are, what we do and how we help people will enable us to achieve greater public awareness and reach more people through positive connections with therapy, companion and service animals."  Angel Paws is a registered Delta Society/Pet Partners affiliate organization.   Click HERE to read more from Delta/Pet Partners about this change.


NOW AVAILABLE!!! ... New Therapy Dog book! 
(includes interviews with Angel Paws Founder/Director)

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Terrific reviews from impressive people are streaming in for Dr. Dawn Marcus's new book about Therapy Dogs including interviews with Angel Paws Founder/Director.  ...  click on book cover for more information and how to order!  
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Amazon.com is also taking orders)
"I recommend this book to everyone because it will open you to the power which is created when we bond with animals."- Bernie Siegel, MD, Author, Love, Medicine and Miracles, 365 Prescriptions for the Soul, and Smudge Bunny"With a clear love for dogs and a passion for medicine, Dr. Dawn Marcus has written a prescription for happiness and health that we should all take to heart. A lovely, inspiring book that every dog lover and physician should own."-Patricia B. McConnell, PhD, CAAB, Author, The Other End of the Leash and For the Love of a Dog

AND MORE ... 
For more information about Dawn Marcus, M.D. and her other terrific books including Fit As Fido; Follow Your Dog to Better Health please visit http://www.dawnmarcusmd.com/ 
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