Therapy Dog A Hit With Moorestown Library's Young Patrons, Staff Says

MOORESTOWN, NJ — The therapy dog Moorestown Library recently added to its team gets along nicely with the facility's youngest patrons, an employee said.

Once a month, Bindi and her handler Lisa Kilmer from Angel on a Leash Therapy Dogs attend a session where young children read out loud from books.

The dog's presence improves the children's well-being, Jennifer Dunne, the Head of Youth Services at Moorestown Library, told Patch.

"It's amazing to see how all different kinds of kids, from those who love dogs to those who are timid around them, love to read to therapy dogs," she said. "Dogs offer instant acceptance and approval."

Some of the young children who recently attended a session with Bindi said they enjoyed reading to the dog.

"Reading to the dog is relaxing. She is a good listener," 10-year-old Kate said in an interview.

Added eight-year-old Ishaan, "I liked how she was paying attention. She liked the book."

Got a news tip? Story idea? Send me an email with the details at janel.miller@patch.com.