Purrs & Tales – HSNCF’s Reading Program

Purrs & Tales is a reading program at the Humane Society of North Central Florida designed to help children build reading confidence while interacting with adoptable shelter cats and kittens.

Children ages 5 to 12 will practice reading aloud in a calm, supportive environment while spending one-on-one time with adoptable cats in designated cat rooms. The program creates a fun and engaging experience that promotes literacy, empathy, and animal enrichment.

Important Information

• Parent/Guardian Requirement: A parent or guardian must stay with the child. If there’s a cat allergy, they can wait outside the cat room.
• No pre-reservations are necessary
• Reading Materials: Bring your own books or borrow from our “library.” Please return all materials at the end of the session.
• Space is limited to help reduce stress for the cats
• This is a working shelter, so adopters, visitors, staff, volunteers, dogs, and other activity may be present during program hours
• Please follow all guidance from staff and volunteers onsite

Help Support Programs Like This

Purrs & Tales is completely free to participate in, but donations are always appreciated to help support community-focused programs, humane education, and enrichment opportunities for shelter animals.

Interested in Sponsoring an Education Initiative?

Would you or your company like to sponsor one of our education initiatives? Please contact outreach@humanesocietyncfl.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and ways to support community programs like Purrs & Tales.

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