Dogs Helping Kids to Read
Children who are hesitant to read to their peers are typically less stressed when reading to dogs. Kids know dogs are never judgmental of their abilities to read. Reading with Rover is a program through which children with reading delays read stories to dogs…and the dogs love listening. The children improve their reading skills in the safe and fun environment the dog creates. Reading sessions usually take place in public schools. Check out www.readingwithrover.com for more information. Or contact Becky Bishop through www.puppymanners.com

The Pet Partners Program was created to ensure that training occurred on “both ends of the leash” and is the only national registry that requires volunteer training and screening of animal/handler teams. The Delta's national network links volunteers with facilities in their own communities that request visiting pets and helps Pet Partners contact facilities to begin visits in new locations. The site: www.deltasociety.org will enable you to find an instructor in your area.

Dog Owner's Guide; - an online magazine for all pet and show dog owners. Go to: www.canismajor.com/dog/index.html

K9 Country: This site has a great quiz to help determine compatible breeds of dogs for you and your family. There is also quite a bit information on different breeds and characteristics. Go to: www.k9country.com/dogBreed.pl

Looking to adopt an animal? Petfinder is a national site, which links shelters animals, animals in foster care, and rescue groups together. You can search by animal type, breed, age, sex, location and more. A photo and description of each animal is loaded on the site. It also has a lost and found resource button. www.petfinder.com