05/26/2026
🐾📚 It’s National Pet Month!
From loyal dogs to curious cats, pets bring so much love, comfort, and joy into our lives—and they even make the perfect reading companions.
Did you know that reading aloud to pets can actually help improve confidence and reduce stress? Many programs pair children with therapy animals because pets create a calm, judgment-free space to practice reading. Cats and dogs may not follow every word, but they’re always the best listeners.
Pets also play an important role in our well-being—studies show they can help lower anxiety, boost mood, and even encourage routines like daily reading time or quiet moments with a good book.
So this month, grab a book, cozy up with your furry friend, and enjoy the simple joy of stories—together🩷
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