Roxy Reading is a donation dependent organization whose registered pet therapy teams promote literacy in schools, deliver comfort to children navigating the court system, bring relief to young victims of violent crimes, and support to pediatric patients and medically fragile kids residing in group homes.

What happens when a child interacts with a therapy dog?

Research has shown that magical things happen when a child interacts with an Emotional Pet Therapy Team. Anxiety levels decrease, heartbeat slows, breathing becomes deeper and more relaxed, and fears are forgotten. Healing and recovery both physically and emotionally is accelerated.

Positively impacting over 1000 children throughout Bucks County and its surrounding communities each week, our services are provided by unpaid volunteers, entirely free of charge to families, schools, and taxpayers. Roxy Reading Therapy Dogs Programs are completely reliant on donations.

Our Programs

“Giving back to the community is important to us. These programs directly benefit the families who patronize our business. If we can give a child a leg up in literacy skills, it’s a good choice for us and our kids.”
— Business Owner

2013-09-23T16:30:37+00:00

“Giving back to the community is important to us. These programs directly benefit the families who patronize our business. If we can give a child a leg up in literacy skills, it’s a good choice for us and our kids.” — Business Owner

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/business-owner-1/

“Lots of good kids struggle in school or have a hard time due to issues out of their control. I feel blessed to be in a position to donate to a group that is out there on the front line helping these kids.”
— Contributor

2013-09-23T16:30:08+00:00

“Lots of good kids struggle in school or have a hard time due to issues out of their control. I feel blessed to be in a position to donate to a group that is out there on the front line helping these kids.” — Contributor

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/contributor-1/

“I accompanied a terrified little girl into court to testify. I told her my dog liked to be hugged and she immediately wrapped herself around him. That gesture gave her the courage to speak up. It doesn’t get any better than that."
— Volunteer

2013-09-23T16:28:31+00:00

“I accompanied a terrified little girl into court to testify. I told her my dog liked to be hugged and she immediately wrapped herself around him. That gesture gave her the courage to speak up. It doesn’t get any better than that.” — Volunteer

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/teacher-3/

"They affect everyone they come in contact with—social workers, judges, families, and staff—in a positive way. What an amazing change this has made in the courthouse!"
— Courthouse Staffer

2013-09-23T16:24:52+00:00

“They affect everyone they come in contact with—social workers, judges, families, and staff—in a positive way. What an amazing change this has made in the courthouse!” — Courthouse Staffer

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/courthouse-staffer/

"I find it remarkable that every single child I asked said that they like reading to the therapy dogs because the dogs don’t make fun of them.”
—Teacher

2013-09-23T16:23:19+00:00

“I find it remarkable that every single child I asked said that they like reading to the therapy dogs because the dogs don’t make fun of them.” —Teacher

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/teacher-2/

“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the book about dogs. You know what? I like reading now.”
— Child

2013-09-23T16:20:10+00:00

“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the book about dogs. You know what? I like reading now.” — Child

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/101/

“For many children, reading out loud is scary. I’ve seen so many kids take this leap while reading to their trusted four-legged companion. It’s a privilege to witness this milestone.”
—Volunteer

2013-09-23T16:27:40+00:00

“For many children, reading out loud is scary. I’ve seen so many kids take this leap while reading to their trusted four-legged companion. It’s a privilege to witness this milestone.” —Volunteer

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/volunteer-2/

“I often see former students when they are on holiday breaks. The kids who were in the Roxy Reading program, without fail, mention the good times they had with their therapy team. The positive impact just doesn’t wear off!”
— Teacher

2013-09-23T16:21:22+00:00

“I often see former students when they are on holiday breaks. The kids who were in the Roxy Reading program, without fail, mention the good times they had with their therapy team. The positive impact just doesn’t wear off!” — Teacher

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/teacher-1/

"One of our special needs students only calmed down when he was with the therapy dog. We put a lock of the dog’s hair in a plastic bag in his pocket to touch when he needed relief. This got him over a bad patch in second grade.”
—Volunteer

2013-09-23T16:25:56+00:00

“One of our special needs students only calmed down when he was with the therapy dog. We put a lock of the dog’s hair in a plastic bag in his pocket to touch when he needed relief. This got him over a bad patch in second grade.” —Volunteer

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/volunteer-1/