Reading Tails is a fun and engaging program where kids learn about the shelter and improve their reading skills by sharing bedtime stories with shelter pets! The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter and plenty of time for participating kids to read a bedtime story to a shelter pet of their choosing—a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, or even a mouse!
There are now dates reserved for groups (such as Girl Scout Troops) and dates reserved for families.
Schedule: Offered on select Sunday and Thursday evenings.
Locations:
Michael R. Frey Campus
4500 West Ox Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
Lorton Campus
8875 Lorton Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
Cost: Free
What to Bring: Kids just need to bring their favorite books and a flashlight.
Registration: To register your group or family, please choose the shelter campus you want to attend: Lorton or Michael R. Frey Campus in Fairfax.
To ensure everyone has a chance to participate in the popular Reading Tails program, please limit your booking to once per quarter. Thank you for your understanding!