Kate Rosenthal - PAWS for People Annual WAG and Walkathon on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 223

My good friend Kate Rosenthal, Marketing and Events Manager for PAWS for People joins us today to talk about their Annual WAG and Walkathon.  Why do pets matter to Kate? Pets provide unconditional love and bring us joy! In addition to the emotional benefits, interacting with a pet has proven health benefits.  PAWS for People enables individuals with their own, gentle, affectionate dogs, cats & bunnies to share those amazing benefits by training them to provide pet therapy to those in need. The 15th Annual WAG & Walkathon is PAWS for People’s signature event. Get ready to "Make Every Step Count" during this year’s month-long, cumulative marathon in partnership with the Kennel Club of Philadelphia's National Dog Show.  Join this fabulous group for 30 days of mile-tracking & fun challenges, concluding with the in-person PAWS Furry Fall Festival on Saturday, October 21st at Glasgow Park in Newark, Delaware. To register for or donate to the WAG & Walkathon: https://www.pawsforpeople.org/walkathon/ For volunteers: https://www.pawsforpeople.org/get-involved/ For site/visit requests: https://www.pawsforpeople.org/request-paws/   More About PAWS for People: PAWS for People™ (Pet-Assisted Visitation Volunteer Services, or PAWS) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing therapeutic visits to any person in the community who would benefit from interaction with a well-trained, loving pet.  What makes PAWS for People stand above other pet therapy services is the emphasis we place on providing individualized therapeutic experiences for every person we visit.  Their strict standards in training and testing dogs, cats, and bunnies ensure every therapy team is capable of meeting the various needs of our diverse clientele. PAWS is most active throughout Delaware, but also serves areas in southern Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. PAWS visits people of all ages, ethnicities and income levels. PAWS for People is a 501(c)(3). Our Tax ID#  is 76-0780197. More About Kate: Kate Rosenthal joined PAWS for People in 2018 in the role of Volunteer & Site Manager for PAWS children's programs and in 2022 accepted the new role of Marketing and Events Manager.  She brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience, serving as staff, volunteer, and trustee with several professional associations and schools.  In her spare time, Kate enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her husband, two children, and their pups, Maizy and Luka.  Connect with Kate and PAWS for People Website -  www.pawsforpeople.orgWalkathon Event Website - https://secure.frontstream.com/2023walkathonFB: https://facebook.com/PAWSforPeopleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsforpeople/