Book Buddies

media release: Guardian Whiskers, a nonprofit organization based in Madison, offers a Book Buddies Reading Program for children, giving children the opportunity to practice reading aloud to the patient and nonjudgmental audience of our trained and certified therapy dogs, the Book Buddies. Taking place on the second Saturdays of each month in 2022 at City Dog veterinary clinic located at 1004 East Washington Street near downtown Madison, the free 20-minute reading sessions start at 9:30am, 10:05am, 10:35am and 11:05 am. Bring a favorite book, or we have a selection to choose from. Sign a child up on the website: guardianwhiskers.org.

The sessions will continue on the second Saturday of each month through 2025.

Reading aloud to dogs is not only fun, but it also builds confidence, motivation and reading skills! Spots are still available - sign up today! For more information, please visit our website: guardianwhiskers.org.