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Rescue Readers: Wednesday, June 5
June 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free![A young girl hugs a dog while she sits on the floor and reads him a book.](https://animalwelfaresociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/awsmaine_RescueReadersYP_0124-2.jpeg)
Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.