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11-Year-Old's Reading Marathon Helps Shelter Dogs Find Their Forever Homes

A sixth grader named Nehemiah Turner just became the first kid to read a full 100 hours to shelter dogs through Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program. His calm voice helped nervous pups relax, including one named Hopper who finally got adopted after waiting almost 400 days for a family. It's proof that a little patience and a good book can change a life, even a furry one.

Source: CBS 12 · Read original

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