Author Topic: Reading with cats (Read 1878 times)

islander · « **on:** February 17, 2014, 06:40:18 AM »

Desmond Allen reads to "Ginger," a cat up for adoption, during "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania February 11, 2014. Children in grades 1-8 read to the cats as a way to improve their reading skills and gain confidence. The shelter animals can be a non-evaluative presence that can provide support and comfort to participants without judging them. Students showed sustained focus and maintained a higher state of awareness, as well as improved attitudes toward school, according to researchers at Tufts University. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:41:20 AM »

Kaitlyn Karkoska, Seth Wiggins, and Ethan Wiggins (L-R) read to "Stewart" and "Tyler," cats up for adoption, as part of "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:42:12 AM »

A humorous sign hangs in an enclosure for cats up for adoption, at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, as children arrive for the "The Book Buddies Program" in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:43:06 AM »

Kaitlyn Karkoska reads to "Jingles" a cat up for adoption, as part of "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:43:51 AM »

Colby Procyk reads to "Nicky," "Zane," and "kochi," (L-R) cats up for adoption, during "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:44:38 AM »

"Zane," a tabby cat up for adoption listens to books read by Trey Douglas and Cassandra Kraus during "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:45:27 AM »

"Kochi," a cat up for adoption, remains in the enclosure following "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, PA on February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:46:16 AM »

Walk of Fame stars are arranged in honor of cats up for adoption on the floor at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County as part of "The Book Buddies Program" in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:47:28 AM »

Kaitlyn Karkoska cuddles with "Brad Pitt," a black cat up for adoption, during "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:48:17 AM »

As a promotion for cat adoption, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County allows adopted cats, such as "Brad Pitt," to be named for Academy Award nominees, as part of "The Book Buddies Program" in Birdsboro, PA on February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:49:26 AM »

Kaitlyn Karkoska reads to "Jingles," a cat up for adoption, during "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:50:10 AM »

(L-R) Samuel Trego and Ben Spiri read to "Stewart," a cat up for adoption, during "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, PA on February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:50:56 AM »

Samuel Trego plays with "Stewart," a cat up for adoption, during "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, PA on February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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islander · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:51:58 AM »

Samuel Trego and Ben Spiri (R) read to "Stewart," a cat up for adoption, during "The Book Buddies Program" at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Birdsboro, PA on February 11, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Makela)

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