Looking at the photos below, we were curious as to why the children were not with the dogs in their rooms. We learned that it is done this way on purpose.
Jo Klepacki, the program director, said some of the dogs are fearful or shy so, in this way, they get the treat of having company while not forcing interaction on them.
An animal shelter launched an educational program that invites kids to read to animals waiting to be adopted.
The Humane Society of Missouri says that the program helps the animals become more comfortable with potential adopters approaching their space.
Kids, between the ages of 6 and 15, first learn about the body language of animals, so that they can tell if the dogs are stressed or shy.
Children are encouraged to nurture the animals that need attention by reading a book aloud.
Via BuzzFeed
Another plus to this program, a lot of the dogs are high-energy and reading to them has a calming affect!
To read more about this program go to BuzzFeed. Once there, you will also read some interesting reader reaction, mostly positive, about reading to dogs.
We congratulate these children for their wonderful efforts and, we are sure, the dogs do too!
