Reading with Getty - April 11th
Tue, Apr 11
|The Thinking Spot
Kids can sign up for a 15-min slot to come Read to Getty - a registered Therapy and Reading Assistance Dog! Getty can only be here 1 hour this time, 4 slots. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
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About the event
Meet "Golden Girl" Getty - a registered therapy dog with Pet Partners and a member of Reading Education Assistance Dogs - and read out loud to her!
Children of all ages can sign up for a 15-min slot to come read to Getty. They can bring their own books or pick one from the store to read.
During a reading session, students will cycle through 10-minute time slots with Getty, a mild-mannered 12-year-old golden retriever, and her owner Wendy Hitch. Students can practice reading while Getty rests her head on their lap and enjoys ear scratches and pats :) According to Wendy Hitch, a member of North Star Therapy Animals, registered therapy animal teams go through an extensive training and registration process with Pet Partners, which includes guidance for both animals and their owners, as well as stringent evaluations. Animals must be screened for health, and their temperament is a…
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