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Please select from the following Caring Paws groups:
Caring PawsDescription:Established in 1996, Caring Paws is a specialized service of Caring People Alliance that offers animal-assisted therapy and education for older adults and humane education for children. The Caring Paws Zoo consists of a number of animals including a Canine Companions for Independence facility dog, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, hamsters and ferrets. A majority of the animals are from local shelters. Whole Foods Market is an in-kind sponsor of the Zoo, providing fresh fruit and vegetables to maintain the health and wellness of our animals. Caring Paws is a co-sponsor of Hope Animal Resource Center’s low cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinic for cats and dogs. Clinic days are held at Caring People Alliance community centers. For clinic days, please click on the Hope Animal Resource Center link below. Ages:All ages welcome Locations:Various Hours:Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost:Fee for service, call for pricing Referral:Not necessary Additional requirements:None Program partners:Methodist Hospital Foundation Canine Companions for Independence Whole Foods Market Hope Animal Resource CenterContact information:Marjorie Shoemaker
Caring Paws for Older AdultsDescription:Caring Paws for Older Adults program is conducted in group and individual settings. Therapeutic and educational programs are brought to nursing homes, community centers, assisted living facilities and hospitals. Services are provided in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware counties. For more information for groups that wish to receive services, please call for pricing information and date availability. With funding from the Methodist Hospital Foundation, homebound older adults who reside in South Philadelphia can receive free in-home animal-assisted therapy services. Please call for restrictions and how to apply. Ages:Older Adults Locations:Varies, please call Hours:Varies, please call. Cost:Groups - Fee for service applies. For home bound individuals, please call. Referral:Not necessary Additional requirements:None Program partners:Methodist Hospital Foundation Canine Companions for Independence Whole Foods Market Contact information:Marjorie Shoemaker
Caring Paws Humane Education for ChildrenDescription:The Caring Paws Humane Education, also known as Caring Paws Keystone Kids is part of Caring People Alliance’s Boys & Girls Clubs programming. The program fosters compassion, respect and empathy for all living beings. Children learn about animal behavior, health and care with animals from the Caring Paws Zoo. Field trips to animal facilities and farms are also part of this unique learning experience. Children will also learn about various animal-related careers. This after school program is available at all Caring People Alliance community centers. Parental permission is required for participation. Ages:Children and Youth Locations:R.W. Brown Community Center Hours:Varies, please call. Cost:Subsidies and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Please call. Referral:Not necessary Additional requirements:None Program partners:Canine Companions for Independence Whole Foods Market Contact information:Katy Orlando |
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