Gabriel's Angels
Spring

2013

Greetings!

 

Thirteen years ago Pam took Gabriel for the first time to meet the children at the Crisis Nursery. As they drove home, Pam looked at Gabriel in the rear view mirror  

and asked, "What did you just do?"

By his gaze back at her he seemed to answer,  

"What dogs do best."   

   

This year, Gabriel's Angels celebrates 13 amazing years of bringing healing pet therapy to 13,000 Arizona  

children annually!

It is through YOU, our treasured Volunteer,  

that we are able to continue the legacy that Gabriel began.   

 

It is difficult for us to express how much we appreciate  

your passion, time and talent.

Please join us on April 13th  

for our Annual Volunteer Recognition Event   

so we can truly celebrate YOU.

 

Thank you for being a Gabriel's Angels Volunteer!

Your Program Team ~

Patti, Kristi & Connie  

All Handlers - Important Information

The New Pet Partners handler course teaches a technique that all handlers should employ when visiting with their animals. The Acronym for the technique is PETS, which is easy to 
remember!
  • Proximity - Stay close to your animal. Kneeling down next to your animal helps you experience the interaction from your animal's perspective.
  • Eye contact - Look at your animal. Do you see any signs of stress? Is it time to stop the visit or take a break? 
  • Touch - Make frequent contact with your animal through touch and petting during all interactions.
  • Speech Tone - Talk to your animal and to the person receiving the visit. Speaking in soothing and positive tones, provide your animal reassurance that he or she is doing a good job. By talking to the person receiving the visit, help guide him or her through the interaction with your animal.
A Teachable Moment 
 
Love Trumps Fear
by Loralee Johnson & QB

Our first visit as a new Gabriel's Angels therapy team finally arrived! My three-year old Rottweiler, QB, and I walked into the alternative school in the West Valley. We could actually feel the anticipation radiating from the teenage boys.

 

To my delight the boys were immediately receptive to meeting my large and naturally out-going dog ... except one. Proclaiming fear of QB and retreating to the corner of the room, Lukas said loudly, "I had a bad experience with a dog and believe that all Rottweiler's will turn on you."   read more  

What is the Dog Trying to Tell Us?
 
Awesome Cesar Milan Website
There are videos here you can share on your visits!
Go to Resources, Video Gallery, Dog Dialogue

Click Here
Please always be aware of your dog's body language...
you are your dog's best advocate!
6th Annual ACVO®/Merial® National  
Service Dog Eye Exam Event


 HOW TO REGISTER  
To qualify, animals must be 'active working animals' that were certified by a formal training program or organization or are currently enrolled in a formal training program.  
Owners/agents for the animal(s) must FIRST register the animal via an online registration form beginning April 1, 2013 at: 

Registration is April 1st - 30th ONLY 
Once registered online, the owner/agent will receive a registration number and will be allowed access to a list of participating ophthalmologists in their area. Then they may contact a specialist to schedule an appointment.
Appointments will take place during the month of May.
Times may vary depending on the facility and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 
In This Issue
Handler Information
A Teachable Moment
Free Eye Exam
Welcome New Volunteers
In Remembrance
Forum News
Welcome New Volunteers!  
Valley Helping Hands
Kathy Baumann 
Nathan Hoffman
Phyllis Johnson  
Uwe Steimle
Margaret Watson
Tracy Wosaba

 Valley Therapy Teams 

Vicky Cary

Vicky Cary 

Gwen Ganyu 

Dianne & Scott Geddis

 

Prescott Therapy Teams

Linda Ashley  

DaLee Caryl   

      

Click on a name to meet their therapy dog!

In Remembrance 
You will forever hold a special place in our hearts
Noah Gaber
Oscar Jorgensen 

Volunteer Forum

on GA Website 

Have you visited our Volunteer Forum lately?

Your Username & Password were emailed to you in February.

Please check out the many new activities and add your own too!

Click Here 

Core Behavior
Tolerance
Tolerance is the ability to understand and accept differences. Tolerance is important because children that are more tolerant are less likely to react to differences in people with fear or violence. It's natural to be afraid of something that is new or different; however, the ability to face and overcome one's fear teaches a child how to value individual differences. Gabriel's Angels' Therapy Teams promote tolerance by encouraging children to discuss similarities and differences between dog breeds as a bridge to discussing their own similarities and differences. When children are able to listen respectfully, their capacity for building tolerance increases.

Fuji Camera for
instant photos 
(Facility permission needed)

Please contact your Volunteer Coordinator if you would like
to take the camera to a visit.
The children love this!
Retirement Best Wishes!

Marianne Huff & Hogan 

"During our 3.5 years at UMOM the little children loved to care for Hogan through soft brushing and helping me to walk him. I am grateful to all the children we visited and for the hundreds of special moments."   

PLEASE RSVP
Your Volunteer Recognition E-VITE was sent out on March 8th!   
We need your RSVP by March 29th for the food count.   
Please check your email so you can respond.
Thank You