Schedules Visits - Week of March 29th

There is one scheduled Lend A Paw visit for this week:




Sunday, April 3rd @ 10:30 AM:
Oakview Assisted Living and Nursing Facility
3557 Campus Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA

We visit two groups at this facility and
the residents really enjoy it! We can take up
to 4 therapy teams and we usually meet
outside the front entrance. We could really use
some small dogs that are able to sit on patients'
laps; some of the residents are in wheelchairs,
cannot bend over and have difficulties using their
arms to pet the dogs! Hope you can make it!

HELP FOR THE FUNCTIONALLY IMPAIRED

           On the 4th Wednesday of every month, the Lend A Paw (LAP) program goes to the Santa Clarita Adult Day Health Care Center to visit between 20 and 40 physically and/or mentally impaired adults. This past Wednesday, March 23rd, Ash, Daisy, Lexee and their handlers Lisa, Jim and Chellee were greeted by over 20 individuals who were eager to interact with the dogs!

This client is posing for a photo with Ash.

By providing quality care in an enriching and safe environment, the Santa Clarita Adult Day Health Care Center helps delay or prevent premature placement of these functionally impaired adults in a nursing home. The Center promotes socialization and stimulation which is exactly what therapy dogs provide, making the Lend A Paw program a perfect partner.

Little Daisy got lots of attention from this gentleman.

The clients are happy to get hugs and kisses from the dogs and also enjoy the handlers conversation.

Lexee was happy to oblige when this lady asked for a kis

Some of the adults who attend the Center regularly, brought their own cameras to take photos of the dogs! Others were so eager to meet the LAP teams that they kept getting up from their seats to walk over from one dog to the other. They also enjoyed reminiscing about past pets and talking about dog care. 

Time went pretty fast and before long, the staff of the Center came in and told everyone that it was time to say good bye. The dogs gave their final hugs and kisses and the clients waved reluctantly as the Lend A Paw teams departed, promising to come back and visit next month.

To see more photos from the visit, click here.

Story and Photos by Nathalie Seguin

Scheduled Visits - Week of March 21st

There are 3 scheduled Lend A Paw events for this week:

Wednesday, March 23rd @ 10:30 AM:
Santa Clarita Adult Day Care
22903 Soledad Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Our actual start time is 10:45 AM the 4th Wednesday of each month. Please come visit 20-40 physically and/or mentally challenged adults and bring smiles to their faces. There are plenty of people who want/need licks and love. We need at least 3 Therapy Teams to carry out this visit. Hope some of you are willing to make the drive!

Wednesday, March 23rd @ 7:00 PM:
Lend A Paw Quarterly Meeting
K9s Only
18603 Topham Street
Tarzana, CA

This is our first meeting of the year and any current or potential volunteers are welcome to attend. We will be discussing upcoming events, current facilities and volunteer experiences, and welcome new ideas for the program.
*Sorry doggies, this is a people-only meeting.

Saturday, March 26th @ 10:30 AM:
Jewish Home for the Aging / Eisenberg Village
18855 Victory Blvd.
Reseda, CA

Please join Bailer and Andy for our second visit for the month of March at the Jewish Home for the Aging, Eisenberg Village. We all meet at the parking lot benches, 5 minutes prior to our start time. If anyone has any questions, please call Andy at: (818) 458-3822. Woof... Woof...

Scheduled Visits - Week of March 14th

There are 4 Lend A Paw visits scheduled for this week:

Wednesday, March 16th @ 10:30 AM:
Bubbe & Zaydes Place
3317 Oakhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA
This is a 6 resident nursing home in the Culver City Area. We need 2 therapy teams to carry out this visit, which the resident are really looking forward to.
*This site still needs a Volunteer Leader. Please email Sharon is you can help.

Wednesday, March 16th @ 11:00 AM:
ECF Kayne Eras Center
5350 Machado Road
Culver City, CA
This is a wonderful site where the LAP teams visit at risk kids. Our Program is a big hit there! And there is ample parking across the street in the Pavillions lot.
If you have questions, contact Jane: (310) 963-2272.

Wednesday, March 16th @ 1:30 PM:
New Horizons - Classroom visit
15725 Parthenia Street,
North Hills, CA
This is our second visit of the month to this school and workplace for developmentally challenged adults. We stop a few minutes inside each classroom in order to give the hard working students a break. Because we are visiting smaller groups, we only need up to 3 therapy teams to carry out this visit.

Saturday, March 19th @ 8:00AM:
Anne Douglas Center - Affiliated with LA Mission
Meet at K9s Only
18603 Topham Street
Tarzana, CA

We will be meeting moms and children during their Mommy & Me time. We had a wonderful time the first time we met. We can only take 3 teams and 1 car to this event, so sign up quickly. Meet @ K9s Only at 8:15 AM and should return before noon. For questions contact Barbara: (818) 304-4246.

Scheduled Visits - Week of March 7th

There are 5 Lend A Paw visits scheduled for this week:

Tuesday, March 8th @ 1:00 PM:
Jewish Home for the Aging / Grancell Village
Taper Building
7150 Tampa Ave.,
Reseda, CA
The residents of this nursing facility always look forward to getting lots of kisses from their furry friends. Please meet us 5 minutes early at the large patio.


Wednesday, March 9th @ 12:00 PM:
New Horizons
15725 Parthenia St.,
North Hills, CA
This is the first visit of the month for this school and workplace for developmentally challenged adults. With the wonder of children, these lovely individuals look forward to hugs and kisses from their furry friends. We need at least 4 therapy teams to carry out this visit.

Saturday, March 12th @ 8:30 AM:
Lend A Paw Certification Workshop
K9s Only - Tarzana
18603 Topham Street,
Tarzana, CA
This is a 2 hours workshop to test your skills and see if you and your dog have what it takes to join our pet therapy program. Potential and current volunteers are welcome to join us for inital and re-certification. Social dogs over 1 year old, spayed/ neutered, up to date on shots, and understanding Basic Obedience are welcome to come and be tested. Volunteers who pass the test will be certified to join the Lend A Paw program. For questions or to RSVP, please call: 818-344-9663 or email Sharon at K9s Only.


Saturday, March 12th @ 10:30 AM:
Jewish Home for the Aging/ Eisenberg Village
18855 Victory Blvd.,
Reseda, CA
Please join Andy and Bailer for our first visit to the Eisenberg Village in March. We usually all meet at the parking lot benches about 5 minutes prior to beginning the visit. If you have any questions, contact Andy at: 818-458-3822.






Sunday, March 13th @ 10:30 AM:
Aegis Assisted Living
10801 Lindley Ave.,
Granada Hills, CA
This is an assisted living and nursing facility with wonderful residents who love to visit with the dogs. We can take up to 4 Therapy Teams for this visit.
*We are still in need of a Volunteer Leader for this site. Please email Sharon if you can help!

Scheduled Visits - Week of February 28th

There are only 2 scheduled Lend A Paw visits for this week:

Wednesday, March 2nd @ 10:30 AM:
Edelman Childrens Courthouse
201 Centre Plaza Drive
Monterey Park, CA

Imagine spending the day at the courthouse waiting to speak to judges and attorneys about your life. Now that's stress! Please join us and add a little  comic relief for good kids ranging in age from 5 to 17 years old. It'll put a smile on their faces and yours too! We need a maximum of 6 therapy teams for this visit. And do not forget to bring your $5 parking ticket inside so they can validate it.

Sunday, March 6th @ 10:30 AM:
Oakview Assisted Living and Nursing Facility
3557 Campus Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA

We visit two groups at this facility and the residents really enjoy it! We can take up to 4 therapy teams and we usually meet outside the front entrance. We could really use some small dogs that can sit on patients laps. Especially for those who are in wheelchairs and cannot bend over or move their arms to pet the dogs!