
A group of girls from the Make a Difference organization visited the Dallas Animal Services shelter Monday to read to the animals.
The shelter said it may sound like a small task, but reading helps the animals relax and feel a bit more comfortable in the noisy environment of the shelter.
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While they gave the pets treats, the task also helped the girls practice reading aloud.
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Anyone can volunteer at the shelter, just register through BeDallas90.org/volunteer or by emailing DASVolunteer@dallas.gov to organize a group volunteer event.