“Why not get these kids in here, they can hang out with the cats – they don’t judge – they can listen quietly and the cats need socializing as well,” she said.
Some of the animals have actually been shocked in the past so kids younger than 8 are not perfect since cats don’t like unexpected motions or excessive sound.
It’s finest to have a reader that can be calm, Jacobs explained.
The program can use up to 6 kids however shelter staff want to broaden the days if the requirement exists.
With a number of available spaces, a couple of kids with a couple of cats will remain in a room reading silently however the cats can likewise walk around.
“The cat can go to whichever child they feel comfortable with and sit with them, or the child can pick a cat they really like,” said Jacobs.
When they revealed the program, they got a great deal of reaction from grownups, so they chose to start a reading program for adults and an arts and crafts time in the future.
Along with improving reading abilities and the sociability of the animals, the SPCA gets to raise some money through programs.
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