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Paws for a Cause
Children read to canine companions at Paws for Reading, a library program that promotes child literacy.
Paws for Reading is a national literacy program where children, from first grade and up, read their favorite books to a canine companion to build self-confidence.
Heidi, a golden retriever, and Sonny, a border collie, are trained therapy dogs. Therapy Dog, Inc. is a national organization involved in animal-assisted activities, such as visiting hospitals, schools, nursing homes, etc., to spread cheer.
At the children sit with the dogs in 20-minute intervals and read.
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The next Paws for Reading event is Saturday, May 14. Contact the children’s department by calling 724-941-9430 for additional details.