Help Shelter Animals by Reading to Them
Paws & Pages is a reading program designed to help shelter animals feel more comfortable around people by having children read to them. These positive, enriching experiences with people and families that do not involve touching helps our animals feel more social and get adopted quicker!
After signing up for the program, participants must complete orientation with our Humane Educator before they can sign up for shifts to sit outside an animal's kennel and read to them. Fill out the interest form to get started! Please email education@giveshelter.org if you have any questions.
Details & Fees
Single Storytime: $5 per 30-minute shift for each reader
Book Buddies Monthly Membership: $15 per month for each reader, includes unlimited shifts for each month of membership.
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Build a More Humane Future
Want to help bring DCHS Education programs to more community members? Make a donation that supports one-of-a-kind education experiences!
Education program donations may be used to provide scholarships, add to presentation materials, provide extra craft supplies, or fill other needs for our education programs. As a private, non-profit organization that is not affiliated with any national or governmental organizations, DCHS relies on support like yours!