WEST PALM BEACH, FL- (August 16, 2021) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is excited to announce its new program called “Rescue Readers.” This Humane Education program gives children five through 15 the opportunity to read aloud to adoptable animals at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
“Whether your children are too young to volunteer on campus and looking for service hours, or you’re looking for a new way to engage your kids, reading to shelter animals is a perfect fit,” said Shellie Kalmore, Peggy Adams’ Education Manager. “Not only are the children able to develop their reading skills and boost self-esteem in front of a non-judgmental audience, but it also provides valuable socialization and love to the shelter animals.”
Please note that in order to participate, readers and parent/guardian must attend an orientation. Parent/guardians must also be present and engaged during all reading sessions. Each reader must be accompanied by an adult.
The cost for this 10-week Fall session is: $65, which includes the required orientation & training. If the program is full, please sign up for the waitlist in order to be notified when spaces become available.
Orientation dates include Thursday , September 2nd from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm and Friday, September 3rd from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. During the orientation class, participants will: learn about dog and cat behaviors; learn to recognize signs of stress; learn to provide a soothing and calming environment for shelter pets; and engage in practice reading session to review supplies, needs and rules. After participants have complete required training, they will be able to sign up for weekly reading sessions that take place on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. For more information, please visit PeggyAdams.org/Rescue-Readers
Peggy Adams launched its new Humane Education Program one year ago and is proud to offer a variety of programs for all ages. Peggy Adams’ Humane Education Department believes that people, animals, and the environment are all connected. Through humane education programs, together, we can all make a lifetime of good choices in our treatment of all living things and the world we share.
The new Pet Adoption and Humane Education Center is located at 3200 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. Please visit PeggyAdams.org/EDU to stay updated on various programs offered – including camps and workshops.
About Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League:
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League saves more lives than any other rescue organization in Palm Beach County and provides critical services to more than 30,000 animals each year.
The Mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is to provide shelter to lost, homeless, and unwanted animals, to provide spay and neuter and other medical services for companion animals, and to care for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and neglected companion animals, to advocate animal welfare, community involvement, and education to further the bond between people and animals. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity navigator, and is the first animal shelter in South Florida to become AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited. Peggy Adams is an independent nonprofit animal rescue organization operating continuously since 1925. For more information and to donate, please visit PeggyAdams.org
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Media Contact: Cara MacVane, Email; 561.685.2342
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Contact: Lauren Ellis, Email; (Office) 561.472.8845
