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Beach Animals Reading with Kids (BARK) couples two of the most lovable causes in the world: dogs and children. BARK also promotes humane education and kindness.
BARK is a non-profit that works to improve reading skills and self-confidence by having children read aloud to therapy dogs. BARK is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. BARK dogs visit most libraries once per month and work off an eight-week program in elementary schools. Students are selected to read aloud to a therapy dog once per week. After the program, not only are the children more confident, but this approach has been statistically proven to be effective in increasing reading skills. As of January 2022, BARK dogs have had more than 10,000 reading visits and given away more than 22,000 new books to children. BARK is happy to provide one-time or once/monthly visits to locations when dogs are available. In addition, BARK dogs can visit senior living facilities, nursing homes.VA Hospitals, adult disabled facilities, and hospice patients. BARK is a trademarked name and cannot be used without permission from BARK Therapy Dogs.
09/11/2026
Scout help some high schoolers have a more relaxed day.
09/06/2026
Maddie had a great time at Newport Central Library for her very first visit.
08/04/2026
Congratulations to Jaya with Vincenzo, Trevor with Ruby, Denise with Maddie, and Bill and Katie with Taffy. They all passed the BARK evaluation yesterday and will soon be listening to readers and libraries and schools.
03/29/2026
BARK dogs, including Shigure, helped to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Read Across America week.
03/25/2026
Rocket, Fletcher, and Holiday listened to readers at El Dorado Library. Come join us 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 pm.
03/23/2026
Jojo, along with Mary and Felix, listened to readers at Playa del Rey Library.
03/18/2026
Gus and Lilikoi joined in the St. Patrick's Day fun while listening to readers in Huntington Beach and Torrance, respectively.
03/04/2026
Congratulations to Kendra with Gallagher, Jill with Daisy, and Nancy with Alli who all passed the BARK evaluation and will soon be visiting schools and libraries to help kids learn to read.
02/12/2026
Sometimes, we come across a wonderful book with a great story and the best illustrations. In Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk, you can clearly tell she knows dogs well. BARK loves this book.
02/12/2026
Gracie is preparing for Valentine's Day while listening to readers along with Paisley at Rossmoor Library today. BARK will be back in two weeks.
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P. O. Box 91478
Long Beach, CA
90809
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