Paws and Think

Paws & Think Visits Oak Trace Elementary

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:17:49 +0000

The Kindergarten classes at Oak Trace Elementary School invited Paws and Think to come to speak with their children during their unit studying the letters C, D, and P.

The dogs and handlers came to both morning and afternoon classes and talked about training the dogs and then let the children visit and ask questions. The classes had a theme incorporating pets into their study of the letters and were talking about different dogs, cats, and pets that start with those letters. Having the dogs there was quite a hit with the kids, and the dogs had a great time as well!

See the full gallery of photos on our Facebook page »

Join us for “Paws & Ales” at Sun King Brewery on May 11

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:38:19 +0000

Paws & Think will be at Sun King Brewery on Friday, May 11th from 4:00-7:00pm.

We will be there with some of our Therapy Dog teams, and also giving the chance to win prizes including a Sun King growler and gift card. Our tent will be at the entrance of the brewery. We invite you to stop by and meet some of our board members, volunteers and dogs before enjoying the great Sun King beers inside. We are very excited to be a community partner with Sun King and hope to see you on May 11th!

Thank you Anna!

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:59:06 +0000

Meet Anna! When her fourth grade class assignment was to give a presentation on a favorite Hoosier, she chose the founder of Paws and Think, her grandmother, Gayle Hutchens. We were lucky enough to be able to stop by and see Anna give her presentation. She did a wonderful job. Thanks Anna for sharing the life story of such a remarkable woman!

(Shown here is a photo of Anna, along with her presentation materials and Kalin the dog, who belonged to Gayle.)

Cast your vote regarding our logo!

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:06:39 +0000

With the help of a generous donor, Paws and Think is in the process of creating new marketing materials. One brand element we are considering changing is our logo. We want to hear from you – our friends, donors and volunteers – what you think about our potential new logo and kindly request you fill out our simple two question survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T9MS6TW We know your time is valuable and we thank you for your feedback!

CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE!

April Dates for AAA (Pet Therapy) Classes

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:47:10 +0000

UPDATE: Our April class is full! Our next class dates are currently scheduled for June. If you are interested in our next round of classes, please contact Carol Davenport at wellred_2@yahoo.com

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 April! The class dates are April 14th, 21st and 28th. Class size is limited and registration deadline is April 6th. 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.

Meet Brad, our newest board member!

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:24:27 +0000

Brad 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.

January Dates for AAA (Pet Therapy) Classes

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:25:46 +0000

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.

PAWS to Read Program was featured on WTHR

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:38:32 +0000

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.

Puppies, Pasta & Bocce Benefit event at Milano’s!

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:27:42 +0000

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!

Services for Gayle Hutchens

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:33:36 +0000

Services will be at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, Friday, August 19 at 4 p.m. Friends may call at the church from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. that same afternoon.

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.