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Youth Reading Programs

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This program provides an opportunity for children to improve their literary skills by reading to a non-judgmental pet volunteer in local libraries and schools. This program allows children to practice reading aloud without the fear of being criticized or corrected, and their anticipation of the quality that is spent with their pet volunteer makes their practice an event that they look forward to.

To request a reading program, or animal assisted activities general pet therapy program at your facility, complete our library/school pet therapy program application.

To learn more about the benefits of our youth pet therapy reading program, watch the video below. Thank you Natasha Yurek for producing this wonderful video!

See photos below of our library program reading pets in action.

Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs

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We hope you'll join us on Sunday, December 15th fo We hope you'll join us on Sunday, December 15th for our annual Book Fair Fundraiser at Barnes & Noble in Clay from 11am-3pm. As always, we will have therapy pet greeters ๐Ÿพ
Marcy at Syracuse Hancock International Airport โœˆ๏ธ
We are so thankful for our volunteers today & ever We are so thankful for our volunteers today & every day ๐Ÿฆƒ We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving with your families! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Marcy soaking up the love at SU ๐ŸŠ Marcy soaking up the love at SU ๐ŸŠ
Alonso visiting North Syracuse Junior High ๐Ÿ“š Alonso visiting North Syracuse Junior High ๐Ÿ“š
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Recent Posts

  • Poppy Featured on Laboratory Alliance of New York
  • Harley Featured on The Daily Orange
  • Upcoming Fundraiser at Wolff’s Biergarten
  • Simcha, Roxxi & Allie Visit the US Womenโ€™s National Hockey Team
  • Welcoming Dawn Champagne to our Board of Directors

About PAWS OF CNY

PAWS of CNY, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Central New York that is dedicated to enriching the lives of people and animals through mutually beneficial interaction. Over 100 volunteers across Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland, Madison, Oneida and Cayuga Counties bring their pets to visit residents at more than 100 facilities in Central New York, bringing smiles to more than 1,200 people every week. Read about our available programs.

Recent Posts

  • Poppy Featured on Laboratory Alliance of New York
  • Harley Featured on The Daily Orange
  • Upcoming Fundraiser at Wolff’s Biergarten
  • Simcha, Roxxi & Allie Visit the US Womenโ€™s National Hockey Team
  • Welcoming Dawn Champagne to our Board of Directors

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PAWS of CNY, Inc. is a charitable, 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

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