Our reading enrichment program for children ages 5 to 12 makes reading fun, boosts confidence and encourages respectful, humane treatment for all animals.
It offers children the opportunity to read animal related short stories of their choice to dogs in our Companion Animal Program.
Also, the available books will help children realize that animals experience a range of emotions similar to their own and that they have basic needs much like those of humans. This, in turn, encourages them to appreciate the importance of treating all animals, nonhuman and human, with respect and kindness.
For more information, call the participating library or for volunteering with Barks & Books, please contact Elana at 626-792-7151 x124 or email her at elana@phsspca.org.
