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PAWS for People to host conference for animal enthusiasts Feb. 2

January 14, 2019

For 10 years, the PAWS for People Conference and Annual Meeting has opened the world of pet therapy to animal enthusiasts, professionals and everyone who loves their pets.

This year, the conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Ammon Education Center, Christiana Care Hospital Campus, Newark.

With the theme PAWS to Learn, the conference will focus on how to keep pets healthy, training, and de-stressing and caring for senior pets, in addition to pet therapy information.

This year’s keynote speaker is Ryan McKenzie, DVM, associate veterinarian at Limestone Veterinary Hospital. In his address, Keeping Your Pet Healthy at Every Stage of Life, McKenzie will share the unique needs of pets in each life stage and provide valuable information to make pet owners more savvy about their pets’ changing requirements. His professional interests include veterinary internal medicine, pharmacology, enhancing the human-animal bond, and educating clients.

“The PAWS for People Conference/Annual Meeting has grown in popularity each year,” said Lynne Robinson, PAWS for People executive director. “We are finding more people want and need ideas on how to best keep their pets healthy, happy and stimulated. Our workshops address these interests as well as offering information about pet therapy and the benefits it provides to people in every life stage and situation. The conference truly offers something for everyone.”

The conference features 12 workshops from which to choose, continental breakfast and a buffet lunch. Workshop topics include PAWS to DeStress; Seizure Alert Dogs; Zen Den Dog Massage; Pet Training: Attention and Focus; Senior Dog Care; Being Your Dog’s Best Friend As It Ages; and Animal Communications Made Simple.

Specific to pet therapy is a PAWS for Reading training course, and information on becoming a PAWS Pet Therapy Team.

Registration includes three workshops, continental breakfast, lunch and extras. Registration is $60, with a $5 discount for PAWS members. To register, go to www.pawsforpeople.org/conference or call 302-351-5622.

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