Helping to improve children's literacy, One Paw in one Hand at a time.

PJ’s Pals Program

One child reads to one dog in a quiet, non-judgmental setting. This method allows children
the freedom to read without fearing they might make a mistake.

PJ's Pals is patterned after the R.E.A.D. Program (Reading Education Assistance Dogs)
started in November, 1999 by Sandi Martin for Intermountain Therapy Dogs in Salt Lake City, Utah. In early 2003, two of our members went to Utah to be trained by Sandi Martin and Kathy Klotz, executive Director of Intermountain Therapy Dogs. PJ’s Pals is committed to follow their lead because of all of the children who have benefited by participating in their program.

If you would like additional information or have any questions, please contact
PJ’s Mom, Nancy Winters.