Pets On Wheels Of Delmarva, Inc.

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Our mission is to provide companionship and comfort by sharing our pets with residents of nursing ho

10/23/2026

Greetings to all of our supporters. Pets on Wheels of Delmarva is proud to announce that we have a new logo! We believe that this logo more clearly communicates our mission to share our Therapy Dogs with nursing homes, hospitals, schools, rehab facilities, and much more. Thank you all for our support!

04/10/2026

We always want our volunteers to represent Pets on Wheels of Delmarva in the most professional way possible. Professionalism starts at home: Always make sure both you and your dog are well groomed and presentable when you leave for a visit.

It is also important that all of us recognize the need for confidentiality and ethical behavior in regard to all the things we may see and hear during a visit. Many of the facilities we visit have a confidentiality standard that we should know and always abide by. Hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice usually work under HIPAA standards. Schools and other facilities each have their own standards.

We aim to maintain each facility’s trust by upholding these standards. Do not spread information or rumors about clients you interact with or see during visits. Names of individuals in a school or facility are private. This applies whether you are talking with others in person or posting on social media.

The rules for taking pictures vary as well. When in doubt, only take them with appropriate permission. Students at some colleges we visit sign photography permission wavers. Still, photos taken at these institutions should only be used with discretion to promote our mission to share our therapy dogs.

When photographing children in our reading programs, take pictures so the book and the dog are visible, but the child is not recognizable. This is therapy dog Ringo at St. Francis De Sales.

10/04/2024

We are so sad to announce that Pets on Wheels of Delmarva lost a dedicated, long-term volunteer on September 30, 2024. Charlie Tinley began volunteering for POW in 2013 with his miniature Australian Shepherd, Cheyenne. Apache, another mini Australian Shepherd, arrived in 2019 and began visiting with Charlie.

Charlie and Apache made monthly visits to Pleasant Day Adult Day Care and Eastern Shore Hospital Center with a core group of Cambridge-area POW Volunteers. He and Apache also regularly visited Signature Healthcare at Mallard Bay and Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods, both in Cambridge.

Pets on Wheels began keeping track of volunteer hours in 2019 using a program called Tickspot. Charlie’s records—both hours and notes on each specific visit—are a testament to his dedication to our cause. He recorded nearly 135 hours of time spent visiting from January 1, 2020 through April of 2024. It goes without saying that we will miss him, as will all the people whose lives he touched. Toward the end of his life, Charlie entrusted Apache to a friend that they both knew well. Her plan is to make sure Apache continues not only living his best life but also visiting through Pets on Wheels

A memorial service will be held for Charlie on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be at Open Bible Church, 1619 Race Street, Cambridge, Maryland. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

10/01/2024

Thanks to everyone who attended the Pets on Wheels of Delmarva luncheon on Sunday, September 22 in Easton. We enjoyed a delicious lunch from Blue Heron Catering (https://www.blueheroncateringmd.com) followed by a fascinating talk from Amanda Abresch, owner of Smart Pups (https://yoursmartpup.com/), on understanding signs of stress in dogs. The luncheon gave POW volunteers from all over the peninsula—plus members of National Capital Therapy Dogs—a chance to meet and share tips and stories.

POW of Delmarva also wants to thank Tail Bangers Gourmet Dog Treats for donating bags of canine cookies to treat all of our hardworking therapy dogs. (Retired therapy dog, Gryff, was not positive he wanted to share with his little sister and brother, but he relented in the end because of his good manners.) For on-line ordering, visit Tail Bangers at https://www.tailbangers.com or visit their store at 24546 Betts Pond Road in Millboro, Delaware.

06/01/2024

Trading cards (or Baseball cards, if you prefer) are a new, popular way Pets on Wheels volunteers are sharing their dogs with students, nursing home residents, and everyone we visit. If you are a Pets on Wheels of Delmarva volunteer, but you don't have trading cards yet, contact your county coordinator to order. The front side has a picture of your dog and information about them. The flip-side features contact information for POW.

05/12/2024

Dogs and handlers from Pets on Wheels just finished up a year of visiting students at Salisbury University. It isn't hard to tell that a good time was had by all!

12/26/2022

Greetings of the season from Pets on Wheels of Delmarva! Our winter newsletter is available, and it has been sent to all volunteers for whom we have email addresses. If you did not receive a copy in your in-box, please email the editor at [email protected]. We are happy to send it to potential members as well!

07/22/2022

The Summer Newsletter for Pets on Wheels of Delmarva is available! If you haven't received it, contact your County Coordinator so they can send your copy directly to your inbox. Or send a message to this address via Messenger.

If you have photos or news items for future issues, be sure to share to [email protected]

12/21/2021

POW teams had a great time visiting students at Washington College during exam week! Visits by our dogs helped reduce the stress of end-of-semester tests and deadlines. Photos are courtesy of Ryan P. Gilroy/Washington College

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PO Box 3413
Easton, MD
21601

Website

https://petsonwheelsofdelmarvainc.org/

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