HV Paws is very excited to partner with Pace University’s program, Parenting, Prison & Pups (PPP)! This program, the only program of its kind, is an evidence-based parenting program provided to female jail-based prisoners, the most underserved of all corrections populations, to help them reinvest in their relationships with their children. PPP involves a multi-year … [Read more...]
Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause Covid-19 Update
Hello everyone. As this is the summer of 2020, many of us are still staying at home or going out on a limited basis to keep ourselves, our families and communities safe from Covid-19. Our therapy dog teams are also staying at home with their humans and all are missing the therapy work they are involved in. The teams are missing their one on one visits to schools, nursing … [Read more...]
VIRTUAL CONNECTING WITH HV Paws
As everyone knows, nothing can compare to a sloppy kiss, a soft scratch behind the ear or a hug with that extra special therapy dog. But because of social distancing and the impact of COVID19, we have had to become creative to allow our special pups visit with the people who mean so much to us. We have developed Read to Paws programs for libraries and schools! The … [Read more...]
HV Paws Stays in Touch During Quarantine
In this unusual time that we are all experiencing, our HVPaws teams are finding creative ways to connect with our community Here is a video that we hope you will enjoy! HV Paws Stays in Touch During Quarantine … [Read more...]
HUDSON VALLEY PAWS FOR A CAUSE THERAPY DOGS VISIT WEST POINT CADETS
February 13, 2020 Each month Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause Therapy Dog Teams are invited to West Point Military Academy to give some stress relief to the Cadets. Whether it’s before exams, reports due, or the grey winter skyscape, our dog teams are always a welcome break from their day. February is, “#beat the gloom”, month for the Cadets. Word was out that the dogs … [Read more...]