ANGEL PAWS/R.E.A.D.

Angel Paws is a registered R.E.A.D.® affiliate organization 

"PUPPY TAILS" 
ANGEL PAWS' READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS 

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"Reading is to the mind as food is to the body!" 
    
 Video & volunteer training registration information below!

READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS® (R.E.A.D.®)

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READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS® (R.E.A.D.), founded in 1999, was the first & currently remains the only nationally recognized program to provide comprehensive training & standards based program implementation for volunteers to incorporate the safe and effective use of registered therapy dogs in literacy mentoring sessions.  R.E.A.D. was carefully planned, researched and implemented at Intermountain Therapy Animals in Salt Lake City, Utah and has helped thousands of children discover the joy of books and improve reading and communication skills by providing an empowering opportunity to read aloud to a true friend who will never judge, criticize, intimidate or ridicule.  R.E.A.D. dogs are all trained & registered therapy animals who volunteer with thier specialy trained owner/handler literacy mentors in schools, libraries and other facilities for children interested in improving their skills - or just having fun!
"Puppy Tails"
& "Lil Puppy Tails"

ANGEL PAWS' R.E.A.D.®
program serves Licking County Schools & Libraries
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"Our Son was deaf for almost 4 years.  This was terrific for him.  The animals relaxed him enough to break through his fear of learning.  Thank God for you and the animals."  
 - Parent of Angel Paws "Puppy Tails" program participant (child referred to is NOT pictured)
Since becoming a registered Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) affiliate organization in 2005,  7  trained and registered Angel Paws' R.E.A.D. teams have provided over 950 R.E.A.D. sessions for children at Licking County Library, Kairos Academy and pre-schoolers at Indian Mound Mall to instill an early joy of reading, improve reading skills & confidence ~ and have fun!  20 minute, private R.E.A.D. sessions (1 child, 1 Pet Partners literacy mentor & 1 Therapy/R.E.A.D. Animal) are scheduled in advance.  Volunteer training & registration information is included below.  See our R.E.A.D. photo slide show below for more photos!  Testimonials & Who We Serve in Education for more about our Puppy Tails & 'Lil Puppy Tails R.E.A.D. program...
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Thank you to myRegence.com for sharing this wonderful video of our sister  R.E.A.D.® program in Seattle, Washington.   For more information about "Reading With Rover" please visit http://www.readingwithrover.org/  

"PUPPY TAILS" 
ANGEL PAWS' READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS 

 

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R.E.A.D. Volunteer Training & Registration

Angel Paws/R.E.A.D. teams must complete all Delta Society Pet Partners & Angel Paws training & registration requirements before purchasing the required R.E.A.D. training manual & DVD.  ($37. with affiliate discount, regular price $75.)  Lifetime R.E.A.D. registration fee for affiliate members is contingent on proof of registered Therapy Pet is $40. (regular $50.)  R.E.A.D. handlers must provide updated proof of registered therapy pets to maintain registration.  R.E.A.D. dogs & other therapy pet species participating in the R.E.A.D. program must enjoy children and be comfortable laying quietly for extended periods of time.  Please Contact us for more information about volunteering in our R.E.A.D. program.

* "Puppy Tales" hostess volunteer opportunities are also available to both Pet Partners not yet registered with R.E.A.D. and Auxiliary Angel Volunteers without a registered Pet Partner.

Related pages ...

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WELCOME & Thank You For Your Interest
Angel Paws Training & Registration Process
Delta Society Pet Partners Skills & Aptitude Test
Perks & Requirements
Service Description
Who We Serve
2 Year Membership Renewal
Dogs ...
Puppies
Testimonials
Not Just Dogs; Therapy Cats, Rabbits, Birds, etc.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D)
Auxiliary Angels (no pet required)