Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as fidgets or noise-reducing headphones, please request a Sensory Accommodations kit from the desk.
- Cheyenne Mountain Library - Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
- Dogs: Murphy
- East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2 p.m.
- Fountain Library - Mondays, 3 p.m.
- High Prairie Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
- Library 21c - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
- Dogs: Luna, Mercy, Hope and Grace
- Manitou Springs Library - Tuesdays, 3 p.m.
- Dog: Roxy
- Monument Library - Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
- Old Colorado City Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
- Penrose Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
- Rockrimmon Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
- Dogs: Lacey, Little Bear, Sky, Snow
- Sand Creek Library - Fridays, 4 p.m.
- Ute Pass Library - 2nd Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
- Dog: Luna
Meet the Paws to Read Dogs!
Abbey!
- Human: Kathleen
- Fun Fact: Abbey is very intuitive with people. She also has earned her Level 2 Canine Conditioning Fitness title and medal!
- Location: Fountain Library - Mondays, 3 p.m.
Alice!
- Human: Chris
- Fun Fact: Alice was named after Chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse. All of the dogs in her litter were named for famous chefs.
- Location: Penrose Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
Avalanche!
- Human: Jackie
- Fun Fact: Avalanche is a pit bull mix who was born in a snowstorm.
- Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2 p.m.
Beuferd!
- Human: Glenn
- Fun Fact: Beuferd won The Salvation Army’s Bell Ringing Award and Exceptional Volunteer Award with Therapy Dogs
- Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2 p.m.
Brinkley!
- Human: Debbie
- Fun Fact: Brinkley volunteers quite a bit, including visiting the courthouse to comfort youth.
- Location: Old Colorado City Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
Connor!
- Human: Linda
- Fun Fact: Connor had a hip replaced when he was only 11 months old!
- Location: Monument Library - Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
Cooper!
- Human: Elke
- Fun Fact: Cooper loves tennis balls more than anything else!
- Location: Sand Creek Library - Fridays, 4 p.m.
Davy!
- Human: Linda
- Fun Fact: Davy loves pretzels and sleeping under the covers.
- Location: High Prairie Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
Fenway!
- Human: Janet
- Fun Fact: Fenway also volunteers with the Ronald McDonald House!
- Location: Monument Library - Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
Gracie!
- Human: Lisa
- Fun Fact: Gracie is a fashionista and doggie diva - she has over 20 headbands and hats, and too many bandanas to count!
- Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2 p.m.
Hope and Grace!
- Human: Jill
- Fun Fact: Hope is a Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study hero, and loves raw apples and carrots. In April 2018, Grace give birth to a litter of ELEVEN puppies. Some of her pups are also training to be therapy dogs!
- Location: Library 21c - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m..
Indy!
- Human: Carla
- Fun Fact: Indy likes to walk himself holding his own leash.
- Location: Old Colorado City Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
Jambo!
- Human: Sabrina
- Fun Fact: Before Jambo was a therapy dog, he was in training to become a blind guide dog. Cutest dropout we know!
- Location: Monument Library - Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
Justice!
- Human: Yolanda
- Fun Fact: Justice can run a full marathon (26.2 miles)!
- Location: Sand Creek Library - Fridays, 4 p.m.
Kahlua'!
- Human: Monty
- Fun Fact: Kahlua' loves people, snow, and walks. Her pet peeve is meals that don't include hamburger and cheese!
- Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2 p.m.
Lacey!
- Human: Mary
- Fun Fact: Lacey loves to be petted - belly rubs are her favorite!
- Location: Rockrimmon Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
Little Bear!
- Humans: Jim and Diane
- Fun Fact: Little Bear is a Golden Retriever, but has no interest in tennis balls.
- Location: Rockrimmon Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
Luna!
- Human: Diane
- Fun Fact: Luna is named after Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter.
- Location: Library 21c - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.; Ute Pass Library - 2nd Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Maya!
- Human: Steve
- Fun Fact: Maya is 5 pounds, but she thinks she's a big dog!
- Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2 p.m.
Mel!
- Human: Sharon
- Fun Fact: Mel enjoys being vacuumed!
- Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2 p.m.
Mercy!
- Human: Heather
- Fun Fact: Mercy loves coming to the library and is also an active volunteer with the Colorado Springs Go Team Therapy Dogs.
- Location: Library 21c - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.; Monument Library - Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
Murphy!
- Human: Kelly
- Fun Fact: Murphy loves to hike and do agility classes. His favorite special treat is whipped cream.
- Location: Cheyenne Mountain Library - Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
Oakley!
- Human: Jamie
- Fun Fact: Oakley loves snow (but not his snow shoes) and he has hiked five 14ers!
- Location: Penrose Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
Oliver!
- Human: Mike
- Fun Fact: Oliver sleeps and cuddles with a little stuffed alligator.
- Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2 p.m.
Pepper!
- Human: Steve
- Fun Fact: Pepper smiles when she meets new people, and she can ride a skateboard!
- Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2 p.m.
Richie!
- Human: Cathlin
- Fun Fact: Richie is a puppy mill survivor and ambassador for National Mill Dog Rescue. He also volunteers with the pet therapy program at Evans Army Community Hospital.
- Location: Fountain Library - Mondays, 3 p.m.
Roxy!
- Human: Julie
- Fun Fact: Roxy also works as a therapy dog at Manitou Springs Elementary School.
- Location: Manitou Springs Library - Tuesdays, 3 p.m.
Sky!
- Human: Sue
- Fun Fact: Sky is a Champion trick dog.
- Location: Rockrimmon Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
Snow!
- Human: Dawn
- Fun Fact: Snow is named for Snow White, and loves to hike, swim, play in the snow, and hunt for fish.
- Location: Penrose Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
Tripp!
- Human: Ila
- Fun Fact: Tripp is a Silver Grand Champion. He loves meeting new people and has been to 22 states!
- Location: High Prairie Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
Comments
Sandra Gold replied on Permalink
Therapy dog
My dog Jake and I are a therapy dog team. We work at Penrose St Francis. We would like to work at the library if there is a need. We live on the extreme northern edge of the county, so a northern library would be best. Please let me know what is required.
Emma replied on Permalink
Re: Therapy dog
Hi Sandra, thanks for your interest! Please contact me at eweinberg@ppld.org.
Kathleen replied on Permalink
Abbey
Abbey is a German Shorthair Pointer, she loves visiting the library and enjoys being petted and read to. She loves agility and tricks!
Add new comment