Paws and Think http://pawsandthink.org Special Dogs for Special People Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:24:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Meet Brad, our newest board member! http://pawsandthink.org/2012/01/meet-brad-our-newest-board-member/ http://pawsandthink.org/2012/01/meet-brad-our-newest-board-member/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:24:27 +0000 admin http://pawsandthink.org/?p=1006 bradBrad Kupper is a business development/marketing manager for a local roofing company. He graduated from Speedway High School and Indiana University with a BS in Public Affairs/Management. He and his dog Jackson have volunteered with Paws and Think for over 1 year. They participate in the reading program at Glendale library. He is also a volunteer with Best Friends Animal Society as an Education Ambassador. In addition, he volunteers as an assistant dog trainer with Doggone Connection companion dog training. He lives on the Northwest side of Indianapolis with Jackson and his other dog, Brewser.

]]> http://pawsandthink.org/2012/01/meet-brad-our-newest-board-member/feed/ 0 January Dates for AAA (Pet Therapy) Classes http://pawsandthink.org/2011/12/january-dates-for-aaa-pet-therapy-classes/ http://pawsandthink.org/2011/12/january-dates-for-aaa-pet-therapy-classes/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:25:46 +0000 admin http://pawsandthink.org/?p=1001 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 in January! The class dates are January 7th, 14th and 21st. (Evaluations will be on the 28th for an additional fee.) Please remember that prior to class, you will need to contact Carol Davenport at wellred_2@yahoo.com as well as complete and submit a screening tool. (Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.)

Click here for more information.

Note: If anyone wants to be evaluated this month, there are two openings for this Saturday, Dec 17th in the afternoon. Please contact Carol Davenport at wellred_2@yahoo.com if you are interested in attending.

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One of our AAAT Pet Therapy Programs, PAWS to Read at Fishers Elementary School, was recently featured on WTHR Channel 13 Eyewitness News.

This video is evidence of how your support and donations are making a difference in our communities. Additionally, if you think you and your dog might be interested in a program like this, please check out our AAAT evaluation and application information.

]]> http://pawsandthink.org/2011/11/paws-to-read-program-was-featured-on-wthr/feed/ 0 Puppies, Pasta & Bocce Benefit event at Milano’s! http://pawsandthink.org/2011/10/puppies-pasta-bocce-benefit-event-at-milanos/ http://pawsandthink.org/2011/10/puppies-pasta-bocce-benefit-event-at-milanos/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:27:42 +0000 admin http://pawsandthink.org/?p=978 Join us on October 23, 2011 from 4:30 to 7:00 at the Milano Inn Italian restaurant for a night benefiting Paws and Think! (View map and directions.) A portion of all the food purchases that night will be donated to Paws and Think, plus it will be a great opportunity to meet many of our board members and volunteers. If the weather is nice, we will have the outside patio and lawn (with bocce ball ball courts) reserved for our group and you will be permitted to bring your dog along to join in the fun. If the weather dictates that we will need to be indoors, we will have a room reserved for us (however no dogs are permitted in the dining areas).

To reserve a spot for you and your pooch, please email Kathy Janes at kjanes@pawsandthink.org and indicate the number of people (and dogs) coming. We will keep you updated the day of the event regarding whether we will be inside or outdoors on our Facebook and Twitter page.

Hope to see you at Milano’s for this fun event!

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In lieu of flowers, Gayle’s family has requested memorial donations to Paws and Think. To make a donation, you can do so online using the online memorial page, or mail a check to:
Paws and Think, Inc. c/o J. Miller, Treasurer
City Securities
60 S. Meridian St . Suite 600
Indianapolis , IN 46204

Download and read more about the life and accomplishments of Gayle Hutchens.

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Gayle Chadwick Hutchens, RN, MSN
10/17/1947 – 8/13/2011

Our founder, our inspiration, our friend Gayle Chadwick Hutchens died Saturday evening, August 13, 2011, embraced by the love of her devoted family who were at her bedside, and the many, many friends whose lives were touched by her selfless generosity and kindness.

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Haylee will be at many of our programs and events this summer (at times being joined by Aurora) so please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself!


]]> http://pawsandthink.org/2011/06/meet-our-summer-intern-haylee/feed/ 0 Gayle Hutchens – We thank you! http://pawsandthink.org/2011/06/gayle-hutchens-we-thank-you/ http://pawsandthink.org/2011/06/gayle-hutchens-we-thank-you/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:03:29 +0000 admin http://pawsandthink.org/?p=863 Gayle Hutchens

After founding Paws and Think in 2001 and serving as Executive Director for ten years, Gayle Hutchens is retiring.

Gayle has touched so many lives over the past ten years and we invite you to take this opportunity to read about her journey and achievements and leave a comment for Gayle. Feel free to include a story or just thank her for any impact she has had on your life.

]]> http://pawsandthink.org/2011/06/gayle-hutchens-we-thank-you/feed/ 0 Over $2500 raised at the Paws in the City event http://pawsandthink.org/2011/05/over-2500-raised-at-the-paws-in-the-city-event/ http://pawsandthink.org/2011/05/over-2500-raised-at-the-paws-in-the-city-event/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 15:35:32 +0000 admin http://pawsandthink.org/?p=836 DSC_0533Our Paws in the City event was a huge success!! Raising over $2500, which includes a $500 donation from Lor Corporation and a generous portion of the food and drink sales from Tavern on the South. Donations like these (and from ALL of those who attended) are necessary for us to cover our expenses, such as general and medical care for our dogs and insurance, and so we thank you from the bottom of our animal-loving hearts!

View photos from the event on our Facebook page.

]]> http://pawsandthink.org/2011/05/over-2500-raised-at-the-paws-in-the-city-event/feed/ 0 June Dates for AAA (Pet Therapy) Classes http://pawsandthink.org/2011/05/june-dates-for-aaa-pet-therapy-classes/ http://pawsandthink.org/2011/05/june-dates-for-aaa-pet-therapy-classes/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 13:34:55 +0000 admin http://pawsandthink.org/?p=834 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 in June! The class dates are June 11, 18th and 25th and they take place at Fetch Pet Resort and Spa from 1 to 2:30pm. Please remember that prior to class, you will need to contact Carol Davenport at wellred_2@yahoo.com as well as complete and submit a screening tool. (Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.)

Click here for more information.

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