This event is in the past.It took place on May 5, 2026 at East Fishkill Community Library.
There's no audience quite like a German Shepherd who actually wants to hear your story. Kids get 15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with Anita, a certified therapy dog whose only feedback is a wagging tail.
therapy dog visit
kids reading program
confidence building
one-on-one session
Tips
📚bring a book from home or borrow one
👨👩👧parents stay nearby during the session
🐕Anita is a registered Alliance of Therapy Dogs pup
Read to Anita
Hopewell Junction
There's no audience quite like a German Shepherd who actually wants to hear your story. Kids get 15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with Anita, a certified therapy dog whose only feedback is a wagging tail.
therapy dog visit
kids reading program
confidence building
one-on-one session
Tips
📚bring a book from home or borrow one
👨👩👧parents stay nearby during the session
🐕Anita is a registered Alliance of Therapy Dogs pup
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