St. Lucie Animal Protection Society to Host Weekly “Kids to Kiddies Reading Program” Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The St. Lucie Animal Protection Society announces its upcoming Kids to Kiddies reading program, which will take place every Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Humane Society of St. Lucie County.
This program offers a wonderful opportunity for children ages 6 to 15 to learn how to handle cats responsibly and compassionately.
The program will begin on Saturday, February 15 at 8890 NW Glades Cut Off Road, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986.
This weekly event will give children in the community the chance to connect with shelter cats while reading independently in a welcoming and safe environment.
The Kids to Kiddies Reading Program is designed to be mutually beneficial for students ages 6 to 15 who want to improve their reading skills and for the shelter’s shy and anxious cats.
Readers can bring their own books or borrow one from the shelter’s small library.
A special thanks to Sherry Dunn, the driving force behind this program, without whom this initiative would not have been possible.
Additionally, all students will have the opportunity to read Dunn’s book, Maddie & Jasmine. Her passion for animal welfare truly shines through those pages!
The shelter animals provide a calming presence that can offer support and comfort to participants.
The program will also help foster compassion and empathy for animals in need.
In turn, the students will provide the shelter cats with positive, stress-free human interaction.
Research shows that reading can have a calming effect on shelter animals, which in turn increases their chances of being adopted.
Researchers have also noted a decrease in the length of stay for animals that receive this enrichment.
Join for this cozy, furry moment!
Each Saturday, the shelter will host up to four participants, so reserve your spot by calling the shelter or registering HERE.
“This is a great opportunity for kids to learn and grow while also helping animals in their community!
It’s exciting to see how children’s passion for caring for animals shines through, and I know they’ll also develop stronger reading and comprehension skills along the way.” – Dominique Hedgepeth
For more information about the Humane Society of St. Lucie County and to see our adoptable pets, click HERE.
Article by Rachel Bracero, Events Coordinator
