Children will read to animals Sunday, Dec. 19, on the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
According to a media launch from SQSPCA, the shelter will work with Oneonta Reading Is Fundamental to current this system.
Students from pre-Okay to fifth grade will read holiday-themed books to the canines and cats within the shelter, and to adorn kennels and cat group room home windows, the discharge stated. They may even do Christmas crafts within the shelter’s group room.
“Oneonta RIF is so happy to partner with the SQSPCA. We love to see kids reading and we love to see kids interacting with cats and dogs in the shelter,” stated Jill Basile, director of Oneonta RIF and a member of the SQSPCA Board of Directors.
Basile stated Oneonta RIF is funded domestically and is run totally by volunteers.
“RIF is committed to creating a passion for reading amongst children. We’ve been in Oneonta since the 1970s,” she stated.
“It’s a win-win for our animals and the RIF participants,” SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes stated. “Reading to their pets allows kids to practice, make mistakes, and grow as readers. Reading to animals at the shelter gives dogs and cats time with a companion and can help them develop social skills.
“This is a partnership that will be fun for the kids and will ramp up festivities here at the shelter for the countdown to Christmas next week,” Haynes added. “Plus, we have rescued puppy mill breeders arriving late Thursday night that will really benefit from some story-telling and socialization.”
The SQSPCA is at 5082-5088 State Route 28 in Index, south of the village of Cooperstown. The shelter will likely be open from midday to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, and subsequent week from midday to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, by means of Thursday, Dec. 23, earlier than closing for Christmas. Appointments to meet animals are suggested to keep away from wait instances, however walk-ins are welcome. Call 607-547-8111 to make an appointment.