Rescue Readers

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak the Animal Humane Society has canceled or postponed all in-person Education programming through September 1. Explore Humane Education Online activities and lessons, or contact us at educ@animalhumanesociety.org with questions.

Research shows reading can have a calming effect on animals. Rescue Readers is a one-hour program for all readers, where participants read to the animals in our adoption centers. Readers provide soothing company to dogs, cats, and critters as they await adoption. As a bonus, new readers gain confidence and improve their reading skills.

Private group sessions

Make Rescue Readers a special occasion! Private group sessions are available Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sign up for a private session

Participants must complete an orientation session. After orientation, they can sign up for reading sessions. Readers can choose to spend the entire hour with one animal or divide their time among multiple animals.

AHS will provide books to read and blankets to sit on, but readers may also bring their favorite books from home. Every participant will receive a special Rescue Readers bookmark, reading log, and certificate.

Cost

Orientation: $15
Reading session: $10
Rescue Readers season pass (unlimited sessions): $50

Registration covers the cost for one reader and one parent or guardian (for participants under the age of 16). Parents or guardians are expected to be present with their child for the entirety of the program. Up to two readers may read with one parent. We are unable to accommodate unregistered siblings at orientation and reading sessions, no exceptions.

Rescue Readers is available at all four AHS locations!