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16 posts tagged "community"

A military veteran working as a therapy dog handler with children in a library
Stories & Community#veterans#volunteers

A Veteran's Path to Therapy Dog Handling

A heartwarming story about veteran's path to therapy dog handling from our reading program.

2 min read
Community members gathered at a library meeting to support the reading dog program
Stories & Community#community#libraries

How Our Reading Program Saved the Library's Saturday Hours

When budget cuts threatened weekend hours, our young readers and their families showed up to make a case.

1 min read
A grandmother, mother, and child reading together with a therapy dog in a warm library setting
Stories & Community#community#families

A Grandmother's Gift: How Three Generations Now Read Together

When Martha brought her granddaughter to a reading session, she didn't expect to find her own love of reading renewed.

2 min read
A family meeting a therapy dog team at a local library
Guides & Tips#community#resources

Finding Therapy Dog Programs Near You

Ready to connect your child with the benefits of therapy dog reading? Here's your comprehensive guide to finding, evaluating, and getting started with programs in your community.

13 min read
Children reading to shelter dogs in a cozy library setting
Adoption & Rescue#adoption#community

Supporting Rescue Organizations Through Reading Programs

Therapy dog reading programs and animal rescues share a natural affinity. Discover how Paws & Pages partners with shelters to transform lives鈥攂oth human and canine.

15 min read
A volunteer handler with their therapy dog greeting children at a library
Training#volunteers#certification

Volunteering as a Therapy Dog Handler

Thinking about volunteering with your dog? Here's what therapy dog handling really involves鈥攖he rewards, the challenges, and the life-changing moments that make it all worthwhile.

10 min read