Reading Program Helps Kids and Shelter Pets – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
School children come to the animal shelter in Irving and read to dogs and cats By Brian Curtis Published Jul 30, 2019 at 1:59 PM | Updated at 5:48 PM CDT on Jul 30, 2019 NEWSLETTERS Receive the latest local updates in your inbox A unique reading program at the DFW Humane Society is helping both young people and shelter pets. (Published Tuesday, July 30, 2019) A unique reading program at the DFW Humane Society is helping both young people and shelter pets. Once a week, school children go to the animal shelter in Irving and read to the four-legged residents. The interaction with humans helps calm and socialize the animals, which are in need of adoption. “They’ll actually sit and lay down and listen to the child read. It’s such a rewarding experience,” said Lisa Barlag, who coordinates the Tales for Tails program. 5 Tips for Socializing Your New...
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