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Paws for Tales - Reading to Dogs - Improve Reading Skills and Build Self Esteem

Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. 

Pet Assisted Therapy teams and their handlers are from the Peninsula Humane Society & the SPCA's Paws for Tales program.

Ages:  School Age (5-12 years).  Registration is required.  The Humane Society requires a signed release form for each time a child reads. Please make sure Mom or Dad accompany the child.

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