Animal Tales is a program in which children ages 4-17 can come and
read to animals in the East Side shelter! Participants attend an
orientation to learn all about our HARP shelter, the domestic animals
here, and the keys to observing animal behavior. Once the reader (and
their adult) attend an orientation, the reader can sign up for as many
or as few assigned dates to come read to the animals! Children can
bring their own books (or choose from our collection), and then read
to animals whose kennels are marked with a “Read to me next!”
sign. This program not only helps to socialize the animals in our
shelter to help expedite their adoption, but also helps children
improve their confidence and literacy as well. This program is
welcoming and inclusive of people of all reading abilities, so please
reach out to the education staff if you need us to make any special
accommodations.
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