The Humane Society of Broward County and the Broward County Public Schools have partnered to help children improve their reading and language arts skills. We are looking for a few furry friends and their four-legged folks to help children learn to read.

This program enables children between the ages of 5-12 years old to read an age-appropriate short story of their choice to a Animal Assisted therapy Dog. The intent of the program is to making reading fun and boost the child's confidence in reading out loud.

Children are selected by the reading specialists at participating Broward County schools. To make this program one to bark about, we need more Animal Assisted therapy Teams to work with students.

All potential volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or older to volunteer for the Animal Assisted therapy program. If you have multiple pets, the requirement is one pet per handler. You may have multiple pet evaluated. If they pass, you will be required to only bring one pet per visit. You may rotate your pets as necessary.

If you are interested in joining our program, please contact the Humane Society directly at 954.266.6856 or email us at pettherapy@hsbroward.com.

To find out if your pet meets our baseline criteria for evaluation in the Animal Assisted therapy program, please click here.

For a copy of our Wags & Tales Library Volunteer Job Description, please click here. For a copy of our Wags & Tales School Volunteer Job Description, please click here.

Wags & Tales Reading Program with Broward County Schools