Prince Albert Spca

Kitty Reader Program

Kitty Reasers is a program designed to help children ages 7-12 years improve their reading skills while helping cats at the Prince Albert SPCA. Volunteers, along with a parent or a guardian, read to adoptable cats either silently or aloud in one of our cat adoption rooms. A calm voice and the presence of a child helps to relax the cats and help with socialization. 

In turn, the cats are a wonderful source of support for children helping them to gain confidence in their reading ability. Their feline audience doesn’t care about the child’s reading level or taste in books; they simply enjoy the quiet companionship. This makes the learning process more comfortable and enjoyable for children learning to read. By doing this, children are also better able to maintain focus and awareness as well as improve their attitude toward school.

Please note that the following program guidelines are in place for Kiddy Readers:

• Kiddy Readers must be ages 7-12 years to participate.

• Volunteers are limited to working with adoptable cats only.

• They must volunteer with a parent or guardian who is at least 18 years old.

• View a video orientation with their parent or guardian prior to becoming an active volunteer.