Paws to Read is a program for children in elementary schools who can practice reading while enjoying the comfort of a K9 dog. They read aloud to the dog and volunteer with no other distractions. It is meant to help boost their confidence in a judgment-free zone. For some kids, the dogs make them feel more comfortable reading aloud.
U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer transforms home into pet sanctuary
Rockville, MD – Retiring Naval Intelligence Officer Risa Simon has started operating “Leashes End” from her home. It’s a nonprofit to help senior dogs and cats as they near the end of their lives.
Fidos for Freedom at UMD has continued to raise service dogs amidst the pandemic
College Park, MD – While the pandemic has affected how many clubs at the University of Maryland operates, Fidos for Freedom has been able to safely meet in person and raise service dogs together that will one day help those…
Local non-profit sells jewelry to benefit dog rescues
Helping out shelter dogs in need is now easier, and more fashionable than ever. Pearls for Pups is a local non-profit run by a mom and her two daughters. They donate 100 percent of proceeds from their business to rescue shelters.
Local shelter helps with relocation of pets in path of Hurricane Florence
WASHINGTON—Shelter animals now in the path of Hurricane Florence are being relocated to other facilities along the East Coast, including one Washington shelter. Shelter officials say that moving the animals keeps them out of harm’s way and frees up space for pets that become separated from their families as a result of major storms like Hurricane Florence.
Anne Arundel County animal shelter’s reading program helps community bond with animals
n Anne Arundel County teenager has found a way to bring the local community together through books and shelter animals.
Baltimore non-profit rescues abused and abandoned dogs from Kuwait
Wings of Love, a local non-profit organization, helps abused and abandoned dogs from Kuwait find their forever homes in Maryland.