Barks & Books

Our reading enrichment program for children ages 5 to 12 makes reading fun, boosts confidence and encourages respectful, humane treatment for all animals. It offers children the opportunity to read animal related short stories of their choice to dogs in our Companion Animal Program. Not only does this make reading fun, it also builds a child’s confidence in reading aloud.

The available books will help children realize that animals experience a range of emotions similar to their own and that they have basic needs much like those of humans. This, in turn, encourages them to appreciate the importance of treating all animals, nonhuman and human, with respect and kindness.

For the chance to read to a curious canine, please contact one of these participating libraries:

Altadena Public Library
626/798-0833

Arcadia Public Library
626/821-5570

Glendale Public Library, Montrose-Crescenta Branch
818/ 548-2048

Glendale Public Library, Pacific Park Branch
818/548-3760

Pasadena Public Library, Hastings Ranch Branch
626/744-7263

Pasadena Public Library, La Pintoresca Branch
626/744-7268

Pasadena Public Library, Santa Catalina Branch
626/744-7272

San Marino Public Library
626/300-0776

Sierra Madre Public Library
626/355-7186

South Pasadena Public Library
626/403-7330

For any additional information about Barks & Books, please contact Elana at elana@phsspca.org