WABASH COUNTY, Ind. – The Wabash County Animal Shelter proudly announces a partnership with “Literacy for Companionship, Inc.” This is a new program where children read books to the animals. It gives children an environment to practice their reading skills and build their confidence while showing compassion towards animals. It enables children and animals to come together providing each with the companionship that both desire. Children will mainly read to cats. If dogs are available to read to, children will get an option. This is available to all children in Wabash County. Parents can sign up their children via the link on our Facebook page. It will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month starting February 18th, 2021 in 30 minute shifts from 4 to 6pm. There is no cost for the program and the parents or guardians will be with the children at all times.
The mission of Literacy for Companionship is to educate and empower children with the skills and confidence necessary to be good readers while helping them understand the importance of showing animals compassion and empathy.
If anyone has any questions, please call 260563-3511 and direct all questions to Doug, the shelter manager.