By Rachel Spacek

  • Children enjoyed petting dogs and reading books
    Children enjoyed petting dogs and reading books
  • Therapy dogs loved the kids' attention
    Therapy dogs loved the kids’ attention
  • Kids got a free book after reading to a dog
    Kids got a free book after reading to a dog
  • Children took turns reading and petting the dogs
    Children took turns reading and petting the dogs
  • Dogs visited with each other before children came in to read
    Dogs visited with each other before children came in to read
  • Children sat in a circle as the dogs gave each one a kiss
    Children sat in a circle as the dogs gave each one a kiss

Smiles, giggles and tale wags were abundant at the Carson City Library Saturday afternoon for Love on a Leash, an event for kids to read to therapy dogs and get a free book.

Therapy dog owners and trainers brought their dogs to be cuddled and read to. Kids chose from a variety of picture books to read to the dogs and received a sticker and a free book for their help. Love on a Leash gave children an opportunity to practice reading aloud and gave the dogs love and attention.

The next Love on a Leash event is Saturday, August 15, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Carson City Library.