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Quakertown Pet Fair

Paws Booth at Quakertown Pet FairOn June 6th we had a table at the Quakertown Pet Fair and not only did we have a wonderful time, we had a successful raffle and were able to meet many people and share information about our group. Of course we had many of our dog teams there so the people had a chance to meet both the 4-legged and 2-legged members of our group. There were many children at the event as well and they so enjoyed spending time with and petting our dogs. So it was a fun day for everyone involved.

A special thanks to all the members that were able to attend and share their time and their precious dogs with the community; also thanks to all members that contributed in any other way to this event to make it a success.

A special thanks to Christina for all of her hard work organizing the event and raffle!

The only part of the day that was a bit bittersweet was our past president; Joyce Papciak who passed away in December was very, very missed. But we know that she was smiling down on us from above and enjoying the day with us.

See a photo gallery of this event!

  

Joyce Papciak Honored by State Senator

Joyce Papciak Honored by State SenatorState Senator Rob Wonderling presented the Everyday Hero Award to Joyce Papciak, former President of Paws with Patience. She is seen here accompanied by her furry friend, Tikkie.

Edie Ritter (right) nominated Papciak.

Her award specifically mentioned her many acheivements at Paws with Patience and her hard work bringing loving animals to nursing homes, hospitals and schools.

Joyce commented, "The dogs are the ones that give the comfort and love, we just hold the leashes."

 

We were a big hit at the Library!

Alex Buono reads to HannibalAlex Buono, 7, of Quakertown uses Hannibal, an 8-year-old St. Bernard, as a pillow while he reads to him at the James Michener Library, Richland Township. Buono was at the library Saturday for ‘Reading Goes to the Dogs,’ offered the first Saturday of each month for children who want to practice their reading. They read to dogs from Paws with Patience, a nonprofit, pet therapy group.

 

Reading Goes to the Dogs

Bette Davis ReadingBette Davis, an 8-year-old Jack Russell terrier, looks at the book while Kara Ganyer, 6, of Quakertown reads to her during ‘Reading Goes to the Dogs,’ offered the first Saturday of each month at the James Michener Library, Richland Township, for children who want to practice their reading. They read to dogs from Paws with Patience, a nonprofit, pet therapy group.