by Wendy | Apr 5, 2018 | PAWS for Reading
“One student had attendance issues, yet I noticed she was never absent on the days the PAWS dogs came! One student had anger issues, yet seemed to be calm around the dogs and tended to have less behavior issues on the days PAWS came to visit and read.”...
by Wendy | Apr 5, 2018 | PAWS for Reading
“Juliana wrote in Bonkers’ PAW-tograph book: ‘When I read to Bonkers I feel like I am being loved – when I read I am inspired. It is very nice to read to Bonkers because he really listens to me.'” – PAWS Member...
by Wendy | Apr 4, 2018 | PAWS for Reading
“One 3rd grade girl is Hispanic and English is her second language. She’s often hesitant to read aloud in front of the group, but loved to read to Lillie from PAWS. As the year went on, she grew more confident of her reading.” – Teacher
by Wendy | Apr 4, 2018 | PAWS for Reading
“One of our students who recently arrived from Korea has been so excited about our weekly PAWS visits. She has become more relaxed, increasingly verbal and is smiling more often. The PAWS program has been a catalyst for her positive changes!” – Teacher...
by Wendy | Apr 4, 2018 | PAWS for Reading
“I like reading to Honey because she always pays such good attention – better than anyone else I would read to, and she is so nice!” – Participant
by Wendy | Apr 2, 2018 | PAWS for Reading
“A seven year old girl participated in PAWS for Reading and really bonded with the therapy companions. Now age 13, she has become a dog-walker in her neighborhood. She felt confident enough to parlay her love of dogs into a business, and is learning new skills...
