Reading with Paws
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Families came to The Mad Cattery in Lake Jacson to read to the cats housed there by the SPCA of Brazoria County during Reading with Paws. Saturday's event was a partnership between the nonprofit and the Brazoria county Library System's Lake Jackson branch.
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Attendees listen as Youth Specialist Ande Larsen reads Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Elena, left, and Agnes Trusty read Saturday to Hedi during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Maiju Brody holds John during Reading with Paws on Saturday at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Kittens look at the activity Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Jackson, front, and Aiden Bice read a book to cats Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Morgan McPherson, left, and Adelynn Harper read a book Saturday to Miracle during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Attendees were able to read to cats Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Samantha English, left, and Jennifer Powers read "Pete the Cat" to kittens Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Lisa Erwin pets as she reads Saturday to Big Mama during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Hazel Mustoe looks at the bracelet she got Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Hannah Fort reads to Aura on Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Erin Ruley, left, is handed Lucille by Nadia Leija on Satuday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
A kitten takes a nap Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Lisa Erwin reads to one of the kittens Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Snake the cat is petted during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson. A trip to the SPCA's feline shelter can show if a potential partner shares the love of animals or has a fur allergy.Â
Oliver Lopez holds Snake on Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
Willa Rice pets Tigger on Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson, a partnership between the SPCA and Lake Jackson Library.
Samantha English pets Snowball on Saturday during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
John the kitten does a fist bump Saturday with Oliver Lopez during Reading with Paws at The Mad Cattery in Lake Jackson.
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