Popular Kentucky R.E.A.D. Pups Visiting Local Library To Hang Out With Kids

Back by popular demand.  The Owensboro Public Schools R.E.A.D. pups will be visiting DCPL to read with children and it's totally FREE.

MEET CHARLIE & REESE

The Owensboro Public School System introduced our community to Charlie the R.E.A.D. therapy dog in the Spring of 2021.  Here's some info about Charlie;

Charlie, a Doberman Pinscher therapy dog at the Owensboro Innovation Middle School, has been certified as a R.E.A.D. Assistance Dog. The R.E.A.D Certification that is an addition to her certification with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.   The R.E.A.D program is Nationally and Internationally recognized program through Intermountain Therapy Animals. Charlie and his handler are the 4th team in the whole state of KY and Charlie is the first pure bred Doberman Pinscher in the program. Charlie is the only Doberman Pinscher certified by the program and only the fourth therapy dog certified in Kentucky. In addition to her duties as a therapy dog, Charlie will be used at iMiddle to work with students who struggle to read by providing comfort and easing anxiety when reading to help improve their reading fluency.

Reese Cup is also a Doberman Pinscher and registered as a R.E.A.D. therapy dog.

THERAPY DOGS FOR HELPING CHILDREN RELAX AND READ

Many children struggle with reading.  Maintaining focus or just not grasping the concept can create frustration and embarrassment.  Some students even shut down and stop participating in their daily class activities.  These therapy dogs help children begin a love of reading by creating a non-judgmental environment where the kids feel safe and comfortable.

KENTUCKY LIBRARY INVITES LOCAL CHILDREN TO READ WITH PUPS

Here's the information from their Facebook page;

Charlie, the therapy dog, is returning this Saturday, and she is bringing her new pal Reese Cup with her!

Come to the library or call 270-684-0211 ext. 278 to register for a 15-minute time slot to read to either Charlie or Reese Cup the Therapy Dogs!

This program is recommended for beginning and growing readers. Bring your own book or choose from selected titles picked out by the librarian.

Reese Cup and Charlie are both Doberman Pinschers certified as both therapy and R.E.A.D. dogs who assist children in building reading skills.

HERE'S HOW YOUR CHILD CAN READ WITH CHARLIE & REESE CUP

Read to a therapy dog for free!

Come to the library or call 270-684-0211 ext. 278 to register for a 15-minute time slot to read to either Charlie or Reese Cup the Therapy Dogs!