Welcome to Paws & Think!
What happens when you combine at-risk youths with at-risk canines? Magic!
Our accredited, structured, and research-based programs change lives:
Disadvantaged youths and youths with behavioral challenges are better prepared to manage their own lives and help others.- Children and adults with physical, emotional and behavioral challenges are better equipped to carry out activities of daily living and become more confident in interacting with others.
Dogs at risk of euthanasia are given a second chance, since they are more adoptable following their training and socialization.- Communities serving these at-risk youth and dogs are stronger, since they have happier and more productive residents.
A Win:Win:Win:Win For All!
Upcoming Events: Mark Your Calendar!
Fall is full of events for Paws and Think! Mark your calendars for the following dates.
September 6: Dog Swim at Monon Park
End of Summer Dog Swim at Monon Park. Stay tuned to our site for details!
September 17: Polo at Sunset, 6:00pm
Bring your kids, dogs, sandwiches, and drinks (alcohol permitted) and spend a fun evening watching a polo match! Pre-registration is not required. $20 per carload. Click here for more details.
October 3: Touchdown for Tails, 3:00-8:00pm
Come to Kilroy’s Downtown (Meridian and Georgia Streets) and cheer on the Colts as they play Jacksonville. The event will support Paws and Think and will include games, prizes and fun! Additional details coming soon!
October 30: Howloween Dog Walk On The Canal
Prizes will be awarded for the best costume and other events. Pre-registration is required. Details coming soon!
November 6: Annual Dog Talk Conference
Intervene with Human Abuse by Intervening with Animal Abuse. The fee is $85 with optional $15 lunch. Pre-registration is required. Click here for additional details.
November 18: Annual Wine Tasting Event, 5:30-8:30pm
Indiana Arts Council, Broad Ripple. Tickets will soon be available through board members and the website.
Animal Therapy Team Geri Kiesler and Tucker make a difference in the Reading Program at Glendale Library
Geri Kiesler’s Tucker with Nancy Poppleton and son Noah during the Glendale's Paws to Read program.
Meet Tucker – A furry volunteer and therapy dog at the Glendale Library “Paws to Read” program. The “Paws to Read” program improves children’s reading skills and boosts confidence by pairing practicing readers with a trained therapy dog. Children read to dogs in a positive, non-threatening, fun environment.
Tucker, a yellow Labrador retriever, has a teddy-bear temperament his activities to date include visits to a nursing home, Brooke’s Place (for grieving children), and several libraries for Paws to Read.
September/October Dates for AAA (Pet Therapy) Classes
If you are interested in volunteering your time (along with your pet) for one of the Animal Assisted Activity/Therapy programs, our next class begins on Sept 25th, Oct. 2nd and Oct. 9th! Click here for more information.
Polo at Sunset: September 17th
Gather your friends and family on Friday, September 17th at 6:00pm and join in on the fun and excitement of Polo at Sunset held at the only polo field in Indiana nestled in the beautiful countryside of Zionsville!
Picnic supplies (both food and beverages) are permitted. Entry charge is $20 per car and all proceeds go to Paws and Think. Click here for additional details!
Wanted: Salesforce Volunteer
Paws and Think is looking for a volunteer with a solid understanding of Salesforce. Specifically, we are looking for someone with experience implementing, configuring, and training new users on how to effectively use the tool. If you are interested in volunteering your Salesforce skills, please contact us. Thank you!