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Boy, 11, spends 100 hours reading to shelter animals at Jacksonville Humane Society
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mark Richardson , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway An 11-year-old has spent a significant amount of time reading to dogs at a local animal shelter.
In Jacksonville, Florida, a young boy has achieved a notable milestone. An 11-year-old has spent a significant amount of time reading to dogs at a local animal shelter. This effort is part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's program to comfort homeless animals.
The boy, who has reached 100 hours of reading, is the first child to do so. Further details about this achievement and the program are available from the source, FOX 7 Austin. The story highlights the boy's dedication to helping animals in need, and his participation in the Jacksonville Humane Society's reading program.
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Category: library ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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