Join Joplin Humane Society’s Shelter Pals Reading Program and spend quality time reading to adoptable pets!
Joplin Humane Society's story began in 1948! While many things have changed over the years, our love for pets has not. In 2019 Shelter Pals Reading Program was born and it has flourished since, thanks to readers like you!
Shelter Pals Reading Program is mutually beneficial by not only helping shy, anxious pets feel more comfortable around potential adopters by having kids read to them, but also encouraging children to read in a judgment-free zone. This encourages pets to approach the front of the kennel when those visitors and potential adopters are present rather than cowering in the corner.
Did you know, pets that approach the front of the kennel get adopted more quickly, thus reducing the average length of stay?
For our young volunteers, Shelter Pals Reading Program helps foster compassion and empathy, while providing a supportive environment to develop reading skills.
This program allows kids to make a positive impact on the world by helping animals in need.
Preregistration required: Limited space available.
WHO: Kids ages 6-15
WHERE: Joplin Humane Society, Education Room
140 Emperor Lane, Joplin, MO
COST: A one-time $10 donation per child and can be paid online. After registering you will receive a confirmation email with the payment link.
WHEN: The second Monday of EVERY MONTH!!
Joplin Humane Society's story began in 1948! While many things have changed over the years, our love for pets has not. In 2019 Shelter Pals Reading Program was born and it has flourished since, thanks to readers like you!
Shelter Pals Reading Program is mutually beneficial by not only helping shy, anxious pets feel more comfortable around potential adopters by having kids read to them, but also encouraging children to read in a judgment-free zone. This encourages pets to approach the front of the kennel when those visitors and potential adopters are present rather than cowering in the corner.
Did you know, pets that approach the front of the kennel get adopted more quickly, thus reducing the average length of stay?
For our young volunteers, Shelter Pals Reading Program helps foster compassion and empathy, while providing a supportive environment to develop reading skills.
This program allows kids to make a positive impact on the world by helping animals in need.
Preregistration required: Limited space available.
WHO: Kids ages 6-15
WHERE: Joplin Humane Society, Education Room
140 Emperor Lane, Joplin, MO
COST: A one-time $10 donation per child and can be paid online. After registering you will receive a confirmation email with the payment link.
WHEN: The second Monday of EVERY MONTH!!
