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Emerging readers love a supportive, furry listener

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Shayne Purdy-Valencia reads to Vinnie the dog while brother Judah, also pictured above, and mom Shelley Chang-Purdy listen in.

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Judah Purdy-Valencia reads to Kitta, a trained service dog.

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Shayne Purdy-Valencia shakes hands with Vinnie the service dog before sitting down to read him a story.