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 adoptors are present rather than cowering in the corner.
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.
The Joplin Humane Society (JHS) recognizes the public health risk COVID-19 poses, and we are taking preventive steps to help protect our volunteers, SP Readers, staff, and their family. Social Distancing and Face Coverings are strongly encouraged. Thank you for your continued support.
Register for the Shelter Pals Training Event!
Preregistration required: Limited space available.
WHO: Kids ages 6 – 15
WHERE: Joplin Humane Society, Education Room
140 Emperor Lane, Joplin, MO
COST: $10 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!!
Print Your Shelter Pals Reading Program Application Here
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 adoptors are present rather than cowering in the corner.
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.
The Joplin Humane Society (JHS) recognizes the public health risk COVID-19 poses, and we are taking preventive steps to help protect our volunteers, SP Readers, staff, and their family. Social Distancing and Face Coverings are strongly encouraged. Thank you for your continued support.
Register for the Shelter Pals Training Event!
Preregistration required: Limited space available.
WHO: Kids ages 6 – 15
WHERE: Joplin Humane Society, Education Room
140 Emperor Lane, Joplin, MO
COST: $10 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!!
Print Your Shelter Pals Reading Program Application Here
Introducing Shelter Pen-Pals!!
Buddy up with a shelter animal at the Joplin Humane Society!!!
Write letters back and forth to get to know their likes, dislikes, or if they know any tricks!
The animals here get lonely and this is a fun way to keep them entertained! In each letter you will receive a paw print in return!
For a donation of $5 a month, sign up and write your first letter today!!!
Complete the information below to get started.
Buddy up with a shelter animal at the Joplin Humane Society!!!
Write letters back and forth to get to know their likes, dislikes, or if they know any tricks!
The animals here get lonely and this is a fun way to keep them entertained! In each letter you will receive a paw print in return!
For a donation of $5 a month, sign up and write your first letter today!!!
Complete the information below to get started.
