Kids Reading to Cats

Cat Tales Program
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JOIN US FOR CAT TALES – KIDS READING TO CATS

Cat Tales is a unique opportunity for children ages 6–13, accompanied by an adult, to spend time reading aloud to the cats at Caring for Cats. This special program combines the joy of reading with the comfort of spending time with animals in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

During each 30-minute session, children can practice their reading skills while our feline residents enjoy the companionship and enrichment that comes from hearing a friendly voice. Reading to cats can help young readers build confidence, improve fluency, and develop a lifelong love of books—all while making a meaningful connection with shelter cats.

Sessions take place at Caring for Cats, 2550 7th Avenue East, North St. Paul, MN 55109. 

This unique program, founded by a former Caring for Cats volunteer, benefits both children and cats, creating special moments that are rewarding for everyone involved. We look forward to welcoming your young reader to the shelter.

Have questions? We’d be happy to help—please contact us by email.

 

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR CAT TALES

Please reserve one appointment per child for each reading session. If more than one child would like to participate, please create a separate booking for each child.

**Please Note:** Cat Tales appointments are typically added 1–2 months in advance.

New appointments are added regularly, so please check back later in the month or watch our Facebook page for announcements when additional sessions become available.

SCHEDULE YOUR CAT TALES VISIT

If no dates appear on the booking calendar, all currently available sessions have already been reserved.

CAT TALES GALLERY

A little girl reads to two kittens while sitting on a red blanket in Caring for Cats, a cat shelter in Minnesota
A little girl on a green blanket reads to four cats
A little boy on a vikings blanket reads to a white, black and orange cat
A little boy on a care bear blanket reads to a white and orange cat
a little girl on a pink blanket reads to 5 kittens
A little boy on a red blanket reads to two black cats
Kittens during cat tales with kids reading to cats promo image for Caring for Cats in Minnesota
A little boy reads to a black and white cat on a red blanket at Caring for Cats in Minnesota
a little boy reads to a black cat on a red blanket
A cat sits on a shelf in the cat tales room

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