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 At home, at school, at the library: sharing story time with an attentive animal cultivates the self-confidence a child needs to read aloud, instilling a life-long love of reading and books. ARF’s All Ears Reading® utilizes trained pet teams to create a relaxing, nurturing reading environment that encourages improvement in your child’s reading skills. The program is open year-round to children grades 1-5. Interacting with animals on ARF’s Pet Hug Pack therapy team, children listen to animal-related stories or read aloud, according to their ability. Join All Ears Reading® at one of several Contra Costa County library locations; pre-registration is required.
All Ears Reading® is based on the premise that pets are the perfect reading partners. Their attentive, non-judgmental, comforting manner establishes a supportive environment which fosters a child’s eagerness to read. Additionally, reading with an animal builds empathy and self-esteem. Creating  a special time to read with one’s own pet strengthens the bond between child and animal while enhancing personal confidence and skill.
These long and widely held beliefs about the benefits of reading to animals have now been confirmed and scientifically documented by two research studies performed by University of California-Davis in partnership with ARF and Nestle Purina Petcare Company. ARF is proud to be instrumental in bringing conclusive “pets helping people” research to the field of animal welfare.  Read the full report.
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