

PawsitivePetsInc@aol.com
1.888.254.7085

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Benefactors:
Wal-Mart
Jacksonville Golf &
Country Club
Barnes and Noble
Bank of America
Sam’s Club
Jerry Favorite
TPC Birdies for Charity
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Pawsitive Pets is a non-profit organization servicing NE Florida as a facilitator of R.E.A.D. – Reading Education Assistance Dog program. Our R.E.A.D. program is designed to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of registered Pet Partner® therapy teams as Literacy Leaders. The scope of R.E.A.D. is to demonstrate how registered therapy dogs and their handlers can be instrumental in improving the literacy skills of children in an effective, unique and, most importantly, fun manner. Literacy specialists acknowledge children, who are below their peers in reading skills are often intimidated by reading aloud in a group, often have lower self-esteem, and view reading as a chore.
The intent of the R.E.A.D. program is to have children read to the therapy animals. Research with therapy animals indicates that children with low self-esteem are often more willing to interact with an animal than another person and they are inclined to forget about their limitations. The premise of the R.E.A.D. program is that children will find reading to an animal less intimidating and a special time for them that is helpful and fun and will become a positive environment in which learning is facilitated.
There are many benefits to participants in the R.E.A.D. program, including:
- Children improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment
- The program can be implemented in many settings
- The program promotes another positive way that animals can make a difference in children's lives
- Decreased absenteeism & discover reading is fun
- Improved self-confidence and self-esteem
- A sense of pride in their accomplishments & a willingness to get involved in other activities
Come Meet our R.E.A.D. dogs and read your favorite book! Take a look at our upcoming Events to visit with a R.E.A.D. dog or contact us if you would like to implement R.E.A.D. in your school!

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• Join us for the debut of the Bonnets & Bones benefit! An open house event hosted by Jacksonville Golf & Country Club. Come mingle with the R.E.A.D. dogs and learn more about the benefits of the R.E.A.D. program and its impact on the children of Jacksonville. Sample fine wines, gourmet hors d’ oeuvres, desserts & participate in silent auctions. Come meet the children and teachers who benefit from R.E.A.D.! Click here to
purchase a ticket!
Call 1.888.254.7085 or email us for more info
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