A shelter is not a pleasant place for abandoned dogs that remain locked up waiting for a family to take them in, even some may be there for years. In a shelter in Missouri they have found a great idea to give our furry friends a new opportunity.
The Missouri Animal Protective Society has decided Start a beautiful initiative. A group of children read abandoned dogs as a way to prepare them for adoption. An initiative that undoubtedly both benefit, both children, who develop empathy, and dogs, who socialize and feel accompanied.
In this way, the most timid or fearful animals (keep in mind that in some cases they are dogs that have suffered abuse) gradually begin to interact with people but without physical contact, since it is also necessary to safeguard the safety of children .
The program has been launched at Christmas and given the success, they decided to repeat it. In it, children between 6 and 15 years old can be enrolled, who are taught basic concepts of dog behavior, so they can recognize if they are stressed, anxious or happy. Since it began they have noticed improvements in animal behaviors, both among the shyest and among the most energetic.
A beautiful initiative Hopefully it will be extended to other shelters. The relationship established between children and animals is always positive wherever you look at it.
