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Promote policies incorporating animals into daily life
This includes not only "working" roles such as therapy dogs, search and rescue, and assistance animals, but also general inclusion in public life as supported by Canine Good Citizen and other programs.
Below are some of our efforts to strengthen the bond between humans and animals in daily life:
Current Pet Therapy Programs
In 2008 VA PAWS volunteers continued to make visits with their pets to Radford Nursing Home, Skyline Nursing Home, Lakeview Blueridge, Auburn High School, Cedarwood Day Care and New Horizons/NRVCS. Plus we participated in the third Read Aloud to a Child Week, at the Radford Public Library, where children read stories to dogs.
Pet Therapy at VA Tech
On May 2, 2001, members of VA PAWS were asked to provide some much needed stress reduction for students during final exam week. Resident hall manager, Christy Kull, provided drinks and treats in a nice outdoor setting. Maggie, Ben, Butter, and Grace the cat along with Lila Borge Wills, Becky Murray, and Christy Smith were able to provide a great distraction for many on-campus students. VA PAWS looks forward to participating in other such activities, wherever the positive effects of companion animals can benefit people.
Pet Therapy
Meadowbrook Nursing Home has moved to Radford (the old hospital site) and has a new name, Radford Nursing Home and Rehab. For directions contact vapaws@swva.net. On September 11, 2000, members of VA PAWS with their companion dogs, started visiting Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville. The visits last less than an hour, but bring great joy to the residents who want to have contact with animals. This program is held every other Monday at 6:30pm.
If you are interested in participating in this program (social cats are welcome too!), please contact Lila Borge Wills at 651-4530 or email at vapaws@swva.vet.