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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
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Central New York Pet Therapy Reading Programs
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Recent Posts

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  • PAWS of CNY Volunteers Star on WSYR’s Bridge Street
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  • PAWS of CNY Volunteers Make the Cover of Syracuse Woman Magazine

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 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

  • Upstate Hospital Highlights Lumpi Mayerhoffer in Volunteer Newsletter
  • Syracuse Airport Names Harley Peacock “Therapy Dog of the Year”
  • PAWS of CNY Volunteers Star on WSYR’s Bridge Street
  • Hancock Airport’s Therapy Dog Team Seeks to Ease Travelers’ Stress
  • PAWS of CNY Volunteers Make the Cover of Syracuse Woman Magazine

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