Tuesdays from 5 - 6 p.m., Starting September 17.

The Maryland SPCA’s Wagging Tales: Reading Hour for kids ages 6-12 years old is back featuring monthly reading themes. The Humane Education initiative helps both children and pets. It reinforces to children that pets should be loved and treated kindly while they strengthen their reading skills without being judged on their reading abilities. Additionally, the pets enjoy the company, and it reduces stress in pets who may be anxious in a kennel environment. 

September: Talking Without Words: Understanding Body Language

• 9/17: Understanding your dog's body language (handout)
• 9/24: Max Talks to Me — Claire Buchwald

October: Adoption Changes Lives

• 10/1: A Home for Dakota (book)
• 10/8: The Lucky Tale of Two Dogs (book)
• 10/15: Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories (book)
• 10/22: Can I Be Your Dog? By Troy Cummings (book)
• 10/29: Gunny and the Magical Pack by Amy Elizabeth Cranmer (book)

November: Showing Kindness to People and Animals

• 11/5: Buddy Unchained by Daisy Bix (book)
• 11/12: City Dog, Country Frog by Mo Willems (book)
• 11/19: The Little Blue Dog by Karen J. Roberts (book)
• 11/26: Never Ever Give Up (book)

December: Celebrating Pets as Part of the Family

12/3: Biscuits Snowy Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (book)
12/10: Marley: Snow Dog Marley by John Grogan (book)

There is no fee for this event, but space is limited and registration is required. Start registration by clicking on the link below.

*Each child must be accompanied by an adult. 
**Participants are encouraged to bring their own books to read that relate to the monthly theme.
***The Maryland SPCA may take and use photos taken at the event for marketing purposes.

Please contact Melissa Welsh at [email protected] for any questions.

VIEW READING HOUR EVENT CALENDAR

Click on any available date and select "Event Details" for more information and to sign up.