Tilly Brings Smiles to Chimes

I thought I would take Tilly's journal in with me (from the reading program) — they loved it! It's so nice to know how much they enjoy Tilly visiting them…. – Paula Trout (Chimes Delaware)

Alzheimer’s Patients Respond to Billy

One lady, I'll call her Maude, with moderate Alzheimer's, kept saying how much she loved dogs.  As Billy and I sat with her, she grabbed the wrist loop of his leash and held it like it was the most precious thing in the world.  I, of course,...
Keely Comforts a Grieving Child

Keely Comforts a Grieving Child

I have a 5 year old girl in my elementary school class whose (single) mom passed away.  I went to visit the family a couple days later to pay my condolences.   I offered the PAWS services to help the little girl cope.  They said they would...

Spreading Holiday Cheer with PAWS

The Chester County Women's Journal featured an article about PAWS, written by intern Erin Ryan, in the "Making a Difference" section of their Holiday 2011 edition! "When November days become crisp and December evenings bring snow, spending time with...