Animal Humane Society: Rescue Readers | Animal Humane Society

Rescue Readers provide soothing company to dogs, cats, and critters awaiting adoption in our shelters. Opportunities are available in Coon Rapids, Golden Valley, and Woodbury.

Research shows reading can have a calming effect on shelter animals! Rescue Readers is a one-hour program for all readers, where participants read to the animals in our adoption centers. Readers provide soothing company to dogs, cats, and critters as they await adoption.

As a bonus, new readers gain confidence and improve their reading skills. Both adults and children are welcome to become Rescue Readers.

Are you new to Rescue Readers? An orientation is required before reading at any of our shelter sites.Orientation sessions can be completed in-person or online. In-person orientations take place at our Golden Valley shelter. Each in-person orientation is one hour in length and includes time to read. The cost is $10 per reader. Virtual orientation sessions cost $5 per reader.

Looking for more dates? Rescue Readers who have attended Orientation may login to view all available reading sessions.