Reading Pawtners

Reading Pawtners is a program which combines therapy dogs with children of South County with the goal of improving their communication and reading skills.  By reading to their canine "pawtner" children are able to relax and lose some of the anxiety or pressure which may sometimes occur amongst their peers.

In 2006 Reading Pawtners was launched in several South Kingstown Schools, with much success.  The children involved in this program are hand selected by their teachers or reading specialist, who feel they would benefit the most.

Reading Pawtners dogs are Canine Good Citizens and therapy animals that volunteer with their owners as a team, going to schools as reading companions for these children.

** We are currently looking for Volunteers for our Reading Pawtners program.  Please call 792-2233 if you & your dog are interested!