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    Do you know a child who has trouble or who lacks confidence with his reading? Or, maybe one who just hasn't developed a love for books yet? Roxy Reading Therapy Dogs is the answer! What a great program! Based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, their mission is "to bring comfort to children, to enhance the experience of learning, to promote a lifelong love of reading, and to enrich the lives of our canine and human volunteers." Awesome! If you're looking for a volunteer opportunity, or know a child who could benefit from working with a dog, maybe there is a program like this where you live. Or hey, maybe you could start one of your own! Get the scoop on this cool program for kids, below: - By Amy Fleck

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      In June, 2011, the Courthouse Dogs Program was started in the local Dependency Court. Dozens of trained therapy teams now bring comfort, dry tears, and literally stand by children involved in lengthy court proceedings.
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