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

06/06/2026

Woof! Woof, woof, woof, woof! Woof woof.

This is dog for "Hello! Can you read a book to me? Pretty please."

Yetti is a Book Buddy and he will be at the next Book Buddies reading program on Saturday, June 13 at City Dog Vet clinic between 9:30 and 11:30 am. He LOVES being read to! There are a few spots still open. Sign a child up for a free 20-minute reading session with a Book Buddy. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4hr3nerr.

Your child will have FUN reading to a certified therapy dog and you'll get tail wags!

06/04/2026

Tail wags from Taylor!

The next Book Buddies reading program at City Dog Vet clinic is around the corner - and Taylor would like for you to know there are a few open spots!

Taylor is a certified therapy dog and a Book Buddy. As a Book Buddy, Taylor enjoys lending his ears to children who are practicing reading. Reading to animals is FUN and helps children develop a lifelong love of learning.

The Book Buddies reading program takes place every second Saturday at City Dog Vet Clinic between 9:30-11:30 am. The next one will be on Saturday, June 13! Reserve a free 20-minute reading session. Find more info at https://guardianwhiskers.org/.../book-buddies-reading.../.

06/02/2026

For budding authors, 18 years or younger.

Sign a child up for the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests!

Animals are amazing creatures. Their world is fascinating and they provide a unique perspective. They have inspired humans for ages. Because animals are great muses and our world can be enriched by them, all Taradiddle stories are animal-themed!

For more info and to sign up, visit taradiddle.org.

05/29/2026

Monty wants you to know that he can't wait for the next Book Buddies reading program!

Monty is a certified therapy dog and a Book Buddy. He enjoys lending his ears and listening to kiddos read books to him. Reading to animals helps children develop a lifelong love of learning and encourages them to keep on reading.

The Book Buddies reading program takes place every second Saturday at City Dog Vet Clinic between 9:30-11:30 am. Find more info at https://guardianwhiskers.org/program/book-buddies-reading-program/.

05/28/2026

We'd like to take this moment to sincerely thank the Taradiddle Judges for their time, dedication, and careful consideration in determining the winning stories of Taradiddle Contest #9.

We received the most stories, yet, worldwide - over 145! It was not an easy task as there were so many good stories in the three age categories.

THANK YOU to Christy Bockheim; Anna Kelton, DVM; Emilee Keppelmann; Jacqueline LeFevre; Andi O'Brien; Heather Primm; and Andrea Sachs.

Read the winning stories, and others, at taradiddle.org.

05/27/2026

Reading is hard. It's a complex task that requires practice. Reading to animals has proven to help children develop a lifelong love of reading - and is FUN!

Sign a child up for a free 20-minute reading session with a Book Buddy! The Book Buddies reading program happens every second Saturday at City Dog Vet Clinic between 9:30-11:30 am. Your child will have fun reading to a certified therapy dog and you'll get tail wags! Visit https://guardianwhiskers.org/program/book-buddies-reading-program/.

05/26/2026

Welcome, Aira and Jamal.

THANK YOU for joining the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests!

Read the winning stories from the recent contest. Visit taradiddle. org.

05/20/2026

We have exciting news to share!

Brava Magazine has selected the Book Buddies to be featured as its Capital City Dogs for 2026! The Book Buddies will appear in a photo essay in the magazine’s July/August 2026 issue.

Since fitting all 19 dogs into one photo would be quite a challenge, Opal, Paisley, and Tupelo represented the Book Buddies during yesterday’s photo session. Enjoy these behind-the-scenes photos!

Thank you to Brava Magazine for this wonderful honor and opportunity!

05/18/2026

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

We have an important announcement.

CONGRATULATIONS to the authors of the winning stories of Taradiddle Youth Writing Contest #9! Please join us in congratulating the following authors:

THE ABECEDARIANS (12 years or younger)
First Place: Lory N. from Thailand
Second Place: Lara J. from the UK
Third Place: Karina Victoria R. from Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Honorable Mention: Maria R.

THE JUVENTUS (13-15 years)
First Place: Amira N. from Markham, Ontario, Canada
Second Place: Elyse F. from Washington, USA
Third Place: Pippa W. from North Carolina, USA
Honorable Mention: Beliz

THE DOYENS (16-18 years)
First Place: Sophie Tran from San Jose, CA, USA
Second Place: Addy Blankenship from Powhatan, VA, USA
Third Place: Zoe C.
Honorable Mention: Iris Kim from Tujunga, CA, USA

Enjoy reading their stories at https://taradiddle.org/contests/contest-9/!

Thank you to the Taradiddle Judges for their time and consideration.

Join us for more Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests! Look for clues about the next MYSTERY ANIMAL in August.

Address

1004 East Washington Avenue
Madison, WI
53703

Telephone

+16088868849

Website

http://www.guardianwhiskers.org/

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