Read to the animals webpage

Read to the Animals

Registration will go live at NOON on the first weekday of each month 

This exciting opportunity allows children ages 5-12 to read to cats and small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs waiting on their forever homes. Children can bring their own books or pick from our collection of books!

There are 30 minute timeslots available from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. 

  • Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who stays at the shelter during their reading session.
  • Each child can be registered for one 30 minute time slot per session.
  • Readers must be registered to attend (siblings that aren't registered may not join)
  • Fee: $5 donation to help our Humane Education Department continue offering youth programs and community outreach. 
  • Our doors will be locked since we are closed for adoptions on Mondays, but a staff member or volunteer will be there to let you in and check your child in. 


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2024 Remaining 'Read to the Animals' Dates

 

Mon, Dec 9 

Mon, Dec 16

                 

Questions? Contact the Humane Education department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Adoption Lobby Hours:

12:00 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. First Saturday of each month

Closed Mondays FOR ADOPTIONS
To submit a pet adoption profile, you must do so 15-minutes before closing to allow sufficient time for processing.

Adoptions number:

260-427-5502


Business Office Hours (lost & found pets, citations, or other law enforcement concerns):

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
CLOSED Saturday & Sunday


Animal Control Officer Assistance
260-427-1244
9am-8pm Monday - Friday
After 8pm, weekend & holidays,
call 260-449-3000

After Hours / Immediate Officer Assistance:
1:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Emergencies
260-449-3000


General Contact Information:
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control
3020 Hillegas Road
Fort Wayne IN 46808
260-427-1244
After 8 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, call 449-3000 for assistance.
Fax: 260-427-5514


It is our mission to serve our community in a humane, public safety capacity while working to keep pets with loving families by providing education opportunities and resources or facilitating re-homing or adoption when necessary.

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