Kindergarten Pet Shop 'Huge' Success, School Says

A fundraiser for a local reading therapy dog program organized by local kindergarteners was a “huge success” and exceeded its goal, according to a school spokeswoman.

Kindergarteners from Cold Spring Elementary School last week held a Holiday Pet Shop to raise money for the Roxy Reading Therapy Dog program, which is used in Central Bucks School District.

The class raised more than $700 for the reading therapy dog program, exceeding the $500 goal. 

Approximately 200 shoppers visited the fundraiser during the three-day sale, during which the children sold nearly 350 treat bags and dog toys. The fundraiser was supported in part by the Doylestown Animal Medical Clinic, who contributed dog treats to the sale.

“The boys and girls worked extremely hard preparing for this event,” said Karen Snyder, Cold Spring Elementary Kindergarten teacher.  “They decorated, greeted and assisted shoppers, provided hand-colored thank you notes to customers, and even served as cashiers at the sales event.  I’m so proud of their efforts on behalf of this important class community service project.”

More than a dozen Roxy Reading therapy dogs visit Cold Spring Elementary School regularly in grades K-6, with dozens more visiting schools throughout the Central Bucks School District, according to information from the district.

Since its inception in 2005, the Roxy Reading therapy dogs have visited thousands of students in area elementary classrooms to help children meet reading challenges by building supportive relationships, trust, and a sense of calm and confidence in the classroom.