On World Book Day Battersea celebrates the Rescue Dogs helping Children to read. This World Book Day, it’s not just children missing out on the fun of the classroom. Since leaving the much-loved charity, many Battersea rescue dogs have spent their time visiting children around the country as therapy dogs, often acting as a quiet companion to be read aloud to. Claire O’Hagan, Rehoming and Welfare Manager at Battersea, says, “At Battersea, our staff and volunteers will often take time to sit and read with dogs in kennels. It not only provides companionship and enrichment for the dog but can be really
