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                                                                                                                                          Angel Paws offers the administrative quality and structure of carefully planned and implemented in-house programs 
                                                                                                                                          without the in-house burdens on limited resources.

                                                                                                                                           We are very grateful to all who share our commitment to excellence!
                                                                                                                                          If you represent a facility interested in implementing one of our programs please see our New Program Implementation information & Contact Us. Comments about Angel Paws from facility staff can be found in our Testimonials & Scientific Research links. 


                                                                                                                                          Shepherd Hill Behavioral Health, 
                                                                                                                                          a department of Licking Memorial Hospital

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                                                                                                                                          200 Messimer Drive
                                                                                                                                          Newark, Ohio 43055
                                                                                                                                          Phone: (740) 348-4870
                                                                                                                                          Toll-free: (800) 223-6410

                                                                                                                                          http://www.shepherdhill.net/



                                                                                                                                          Shepherd Hill is a nationally accredited treatment center dedicated to the dignity of the individual and the boundless potential of the human spirit.  Patient care units are designed to accommodate patients in comfortable, private surroundings within a campus setting. The treatment provided at Shepherd Hill is based upon knowledge of chemical dependency as a life-threatening medical disease.  Angel Paws has been providing AAA/T visits to Shepherd Hill since 2004.   
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                                                                                                                                          Hospice of Central Ohio

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                                                                                                                                          2269 Cherry Valley Rd.,
                                                                                                                                          Newark, OH 43055
                                                                                                                                          (740) 344-0311 or (800) 804-2505
                                                                                                                                          http://www.hospiceofcentralohio.org/

                                                                                                                                          Hospice of Central Ohio (HOCO) provides compassionate end of life care through physical, emotional, and spiritual care support.  Angel Paws' Pet Partners visit the Selma Markowitz Care Center located on the sixth floor of Licking Memorial Hospital managed and staffed by the clinical staff of HOCO. The 7 bed care center is designed for patients needing symptom management.  Angel Paws also participates in HOCO's Children's Grief Summer Camp, a week long day camp for children ages 6 to 14 years who have lost a special person in their lives.  Angel Paws' home visits to HOCO clients are considered on an individual basis.  Comments ...

                                                                                                                                          Flint Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation

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                                                                                                                                          1450 West Main St.
                                                                                                                                          Newark, OH 43055
                                                                                                                                          740-344-3091
                                                                                                                                          http://www.flintridgevillage.com/


                                                                                                                                          Flint Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation is  a progressive, independently owned and operated, nursing and rehab center including inpatient/outpatient/home health rehab services, long term care, and a specialized Alzheimer’s program.  Angel Paws provided a standards based therapeutic health care visitation program for Flint Ridge from 2004 through 2010.  
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                                                                                                                                          The Center for New Beginnings, 
                                                                                                                                          a Program of the Woodlands

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                                                                                                                                          60 North First Street
                                                                                                                                          Newark, Ohio 43055
                                                                                                                                          740.349.8719
                                                                                                                                          800.686.2760
                                                                                                                                          http://www.thewoodland.org/



                                                                                                                                          The Center for New Beginnings Shelter & Services provides a safe place for women and their children as they seek freedom from domestic violence.  While at New Beginnings, women and children are provided the resources and skills they need to build a safe, healthy and happy life.  It is very common for women to resist leaving an abusive home because they don't want to leave their pets.  Angel Paws AAA/T visits to New Beginnings began in 2006.  
                                                                                                                                          It has been very rewarding to bring comfort to these brave women and their children. 

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