Reading Pals with Paws

Studies have found that children in need of improving their reading skills are often more willing to read to an animal than an adult.

As a result, the children are less self-conscious about their reading ability. Pippin, the Corgi pictured at right, is an avid listener.

Robin and Facility Dog Daisy enjoying a good story with one of the children at Orfalea Children's Center.

Daisy on the Job.

Puppies help kids get "on top" of books