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!
Get IndyVolved!
Board member Missy King, along with Interns Jessica Brookie and Stephanie Bennett
The 5th annual Get IndyVolved took place on July 28 and showcased dozens of Indy organizations, including Paws and Think, Inc.. Over 400+ young professionals attended the event which offered opportunities to get involved with various local not-for-profits. Special thanks to our interns, Jessica Brookie and Stephanie Bennett, who represented Paws and Think at the event! Paws and Think had many attendees express interest in our organization…and we may have recruited many new volunteers! Kudos to Indyhub for hosting Get IndyVolved.
Paws And Think is On Air!
Board members Tim Denniston and Missy King, along with intern Stephanie Bennett, joined radio host Don Stuck on Now Hear This to promote upcoming event Hit a Home Run for Hounds & Kids. The program is to be aired on Saturday, July 31 at 7 A.M. on WNDE 1260 AM and Sunday, August 1 at 7 A.M. on WFBQ 94.7 and 9 A.M. on WRZX 103.3. Listen for us at these times, or click here to listen to it online.
A Day in the Life of a Service-Dog-In-Training
Hello, All! My name is Plaxico and I am the biggest Labrador Retriever you will ever meet! I was donated to Paws and Think by my breeders, Drs. Karen and John Helmers of Greencastle (for which Paws and Think was very appreciative!). Everywhere I go my puppy raisers, Allison and Jacob Baber, tell me people stare at my size and handsome mug. I am confident and love to strut my stuff!
Not only am I big and beautiful, I am also very well behaved! I love to follow Allison around the house and keep her feet warm by quietly stretching across them with my whole body. I also am fortunate to share the house with Einstein, a golden retriever and registered Paws and Think therapy dog, and Charlie who they tell me is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. My pooch pals and I make for a full house, and I have fit right in!
Hit a Homerun for Hounds and Kids
Love going to the Indianapolis Indian’s baseball games and supporting a great cause? The Indianapolis Indians take on the Syracuse Chiefs on Friday, August 13. Come out to Victory Field to support Paws And Think! Tickets are only $11.25, and $5 from every ticket sold goes to support the valuable programs available from Paws And Think! Just click this link to purchase your tickets and use the Promo code: PAWS. See you at Victory Field on August 13!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You will have to create a Ticketmaster Account to purchase tickets.
All seat locations and purchases are processed instantly.
E-tickets will be sent to your email account within minutes of your purchase.
Remember to print your tickets and bring them with you to the game.
August Dates for AAA (Pet Therapy) Classes
Have you ever wanted to visited a relative/friend in the hospital and bring along your dog, cat or rabbit and didn’t know how to get started? At Paws and Think we offer Animal Assisted Activity Classes (often referred to as Pet Therapy). Our next class begins in August on August 7th, 14th and 21st! Click here for more information.