OC Animal Allies’ Canine Literacy program helps children improve their reading skills through monthly sessions with trained therapy dogs at local public libraries.

Volunteers with aphasia are finding healing and community through a Pima Animal Care Center program that pairs them with shelter dogs.

A Saint Bernard named Winston visits Nashville Public Library branches once a month, giving young readers a judgment-free audience through the READing Paws program. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A ...

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Star, a specially trained assistance canine, has been brightening the halls of Centerville Elementary School for two years.

Students in the Canon-McMillan School District had a special guest during reading class.

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