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What's happening at PAWS

The latest from PAWS: our teams in the media, thank yous to our supporters, and the moments that make this work worth doing. Looking for photos? See the event albums and the gallery.

Latest PAWS stories

Three new PAWS volunteers in their PAWS shirts kneeling on the grass with their dogs at the Orangeville training day
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Training and Assessment Day: welcome to our three newest teams

Congratulations to our three successful teams: Yaiza & Chilli, Jacqueline & Freddy, and Georgie & Hallie.

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PAWS volunteers and their dogs lined up with costumed mascots on the track at the 24 Hour Walk Against Cancer in Campbelltown
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Paws on the track for a special cause

Four PAWS teams joined the 24 Hour Walk Against Cancer in Campbelltown.

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Two PAWS volunteers in a library with their dogs: a yellow labrador lying on the floor and two black dogs, one held in arms
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Less stress, more pats!

PAWS teams visited 16 libraries this year, helping students de-stress before the big day.

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Riley, a golden PAWS therapy dog, licking froth from a small paper cup
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Thank you Rotary for sponsoring our Bowral District Hospital visits

Rotary’s support sees David & Riley and Maryanne & Kylie Minogue visiting fortnightly.

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The cover of Rescue Dogs on Doorsteps by Suzanne Stevenson
In the media

Rescue dogs, remarkable stories, and three familiar PAWS faces

PAWS dogs Lawson, Bronix and Sharni are featured in Suzanne Stevenson's new book, Rescue Dogs on Doorsteps.

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A hand resting on a dog wearing its PAWS Pet Therapy vest
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Welcome to our new PAWS website

Our heartfelt thanks go to Lisa McKay, who created and managed our website for many years.

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PAWS volunteer Alison kneeling beside Luna, her golden retriever therapy dog, on the grass
In the media

Luna brings smiles to the Illawarra Hospital School

The Illawarra Mercury visited Luna at the Illawarra Hospital School in Wollongong Hospital's children's ward.

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A PAWS therapy dog lying on the new training hospital bed beside a volunteer playing the patient, at a PAWS training day
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A new hospital bed for training, thanks to HospEquip, Wollondilly Shire Council and Simplot

Our teams now train on a real hospital bed, thanks to HospEquip, Wollondilly Shire Council and Simplot.

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The Blue Illusion logo
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Turning retail therapy into pet therapy

11 Blue Illusion stores raised a wonderful $2,633 for PAWS Pet Therapy.

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PAWS volunteer John Southwood on his motorbike, with a small dog riding on the back
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A Lap 4 PAWS: one man, two wheels and the lonely road

Generous PAWS volunteer John Southwood rode a lap of Australia and raised $33,588.

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A PAWS for Applause thank you graphic for Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers, nine years of support
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PAWS for Applause: nine years of Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers

Some friendships are built to go the distance.

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A PAWS celebration cake
A volunteer in a Cat in the Hat costume with her labrador
Two volunteers holding their small dogs at a celebration
A volunteer and his dog beside an ambulance
Two women at a PAWS presentation
A volunteer with her certificate and dog
Three people at a PAWS award presentation
A volunteer holding a certificate beside a PAWS banner
Two women with a golden retriever at a function
A group of volunteers seated with their dogs

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