Guardian Whiskers

Guardian Whiskers Guardian Whiskers is devoted to promoting the positive impact that animals have on human health and the power of the human-animal bond.

Dropping by the Dane County Farmers' Market this Saturday?Stop by with a kiddo and check out the Book Buddies reading pr...
07/08/2026

Dropping by the Dane County Farmers' Market this Saturday?

Stop by with a kiddo and check out the Book Buddies reading program for children at City Dog Vet clinic between 9:30-11:30 am! The farmers' market will be at Breese Stevens Field, and we are right across the street.

If you'd like to ensure that your kiddo reads to a Book Buddy, a certified therapy dog, reserve a free 20-minute reading session at https://tinyurl.com/4hr3nerr.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Book Buddies for being recognized by Brava Magazine as a few of Madison's Capital City Dogs!Thank...
07/07/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to the Book Buddies for being recognized by Brava Magazine as a few of Madison's Capital City Dogs!

Thanks to Book Buddies Tupelo Honey, Opal, and Paisley for representing the Book Buddies for this honor. (It would have been hard to fit 19 dogs in one picture!!) Find them on page 44 here: https://tinyurl.com/Brava-Magazine-July-Aug-issue!

Thank you, Brava Magazine, for feeaturing these awesome dogs! They truly enjoy their jobs helping kids practice reading.

Reading to a dog is not only FUN, but it also helps kids relax, go at their own pace, and build reading skills while enj...
07/06/2026

Reading to a dog is not only FUN, but it also helps kids relax, go at their own pace, and build reading skills while enjoying their time and the good companionship of the dogs.

The next Book Buddies reading program takes place this SATURDAY, July 11 between 9:30-11:30 am at Dog Vet. Drop in with a child to read to a canine Book Buddy, a certified therapy dog - or reserve a free 20-minute reading session. Visit https://tinyurl.com/Book-Buddies-reading.

Welcome to Anugraha!THANK YOU for joining the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests.Animals provide a unique perspective of ...
07/06/2026

Welcome to Anugraha!

THANK YOU for joining the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests.

Animals provide a unique perspective of the world, while at the time sharing the same thoughts and feelings we can have. All stories in the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests are animal-themed! Encourage a young person, 18 years or younger, to participate! Visit taradiddle.org.

Welcome to Taranya and Olivia!THANK YOU for joining the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests.We hope you are enjoying your ...
06/29/2026

Welcome to Taranya and Olivia!

THANK YOU for joining the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests.

We hope you are enjoying your summer. Looking for some good summer reading? Check out the winning stories from past writing contests. Visit taradiddle.org.

Reading is a complex task that takes lots of practice. Reading aloud to a dog, or other pet, has proven to help kids imp...
06/24/2026

Reading is a complex task that takes lots of practice. Reading aloud to a dog, or other pet, has proven to help kids improve their reading skills and find joy in reading. Animals provide a comforting, nonjudgmental, supportive audience that encourages kids to read at their own pace, as you'll find in this article in Psychology Today, https://tinyurl.com/yfb79djt.

Our Book Buddies are certified therapy dogs who enjoy a good book! They can't wait to be read to at the next Book Buddies reading program, which takes place every second Saturday at Dog Vet clinic between 9:30 and 11:30 am. Drop by with a kid, or guarantee a free 20-minute reading session with a reservation. Visit guardianwhiskers.org.

Encourage a young person 18 years or younger to sign up for the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests.They will learn fun fa...
06/22/2026

Encourage a young person 18 years or younger to sign up for the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests.

They will learn fun facts about animals, have fun writing animal-themed stories, and develop important life skills. Visit taradiddle.org.

Happy Juneteenth!Today, we honor freedom, celebrate resilience, and recognize the importance of sharing stories that hel...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

Today, we honor freedom, celebrate resilience, and recognize the importance of sharing stories that help us learn from one another.

We're grateful for the power of books to open minds, build empathy, and inspire young readers.

Here are some books to celebrate today: https://www.readbrightly.com/kids-books-juneteenth/.

Welcome to Olivia and Adya!THANK YOU for joining the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests.For writers 18 years or younger, ...
06/15/2026

Welcome to Olivia and Adya!

THANK YOU for joining the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests.

For writers 18 years or younger, write fun animal stories and you could win prizes! Visit taradiddle.org for more details.

Got plans for your kids tomorrow?Bring them to the Book Buddies reading program!The Book Buddies reading program takes p...
06/12/2026

Got plans for your kids tomorrow?

Bring them to the Book Buddies reading program!

The Book Buddies reading program takes place every second Saturday between 9:30-11:30 am at Dog Vet clinic. Stop by with for your kid to share a book, or two, with a Book Buddy, a certified therapy dog. Or guarantee a free 20-minute reading session by reserving one here: https://tinyurl.com/mr5wjcxk. Find your kid's new favorite book, and take it home with you!

Your kid will have fun reading with a Book Buddy, and you'll get tail wags!

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Madison, WI
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