Paws for Tales Children can improve their reading skills by
reading to a trained therapy dog. Sign up in advance and join
the fun. Have a reluctant reader? Studies show children who are
reluctant to read in front of peers are much less anxious with
an animal present. Children don't perceive animals to be
judgmental; mere animal presence helps them become more
confident readers. Pet Assisted Therapy teams and their handlers
are from the Peninsula Humane Society & the SPCA’s Paws for
Tales program. Please note that the Humane Society requires a
signed release form for each time a child reads. Please make
sure Mom or Dad accompany the child.