Congrats to the Taradiddle Finalists!

Greetings, from Guardian Whiskers!

Announcing the Taradiddle Finalists!

Thank you to each young writer who joined us in Contest #4 of the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests and submitted a story about the adventures of Sachie, the giant Pacific octopus. With much gratitude to the Taradiddle Judges, please join us in congratulating the finalists.

The Abecedarians (13 years and younger)

First place:  Sarah Zhou from Los Altos, CA

Second place:  Aadhyaa Aravind Shankar from India

Third place:  Bella (Yeonseo) Lim from Jeju, South Korea

Honorable Mention:  Violet P. from Georgia

The Doyens (14-18 years old)

First Place:  Amelia Grant

Second place:  Dana Choi from Albertson, NY

Third place:  Elizabeth from Washington, D.C.

Honorable Mention:  Maiya, Brock from Santa Fe, NM

READ the stories HERE!

Please stay tuned for an announcement of the 2024 contest dates!

Is your child not signed up yet? Visit here for more info and to sign up! The Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests are for young people 18 years and younger. Because animals are amazing, there will always be a fun animal-themed story to write, prizes to win, and no fees to enter. 

Happy One Year of Book Buddies to Charlie!  This past Saturday, we celebrated one year of books, reading, and dogs with Charlie, in our Book Buddies Reading Program. Thank you, Charlie, for sharing books with the Book Buddies for one year! It's been a fun year. The Book Buddies truly enjoy your reading to them. (Pictured from left to right are Book Buddies, Gina and Skye, Michelle Livanos, and Charlie.)

Meet Patti and Maximus!  Last month, you've met Missy and Koda. This month, please meet Patti and Maximus! Patti and Maximus are excited to join the Book Buddies reading program.

Here are some fun facts about Maximus!

Age:   a little over 2.5 years old. Maximus' birthday is in February!

Type of Dog:  Golden Retriever

Family members: Max calls two dogs and two Amazon parrots, Patti's four sons and husband, and Patti family.

Favorite treat:  Liver treats!

Favorite trick:  Spin! (Spin is defined as going in a tight circle in one spot.)

Favorite activity:  Going for a walk.

Favorite season:  Fall

Special skill: High Five!

Favorite way to relax:  Lying on the loveseat

Favorite book genre:  Any books about dogs!

Nickname:  Max and Ru Ru. When Max was a puppy, he never barked. Instead, he made adorable noises that sounded like, "roo roo." Ever since then, he's been known as Ru Ru!

The Book Buddies Reading Program takes place...

every second Saturday of the month at City Dog Vet Clinic (1004 East Washington Ave. in Madison) from 9:30 - 11:25 am. Reserve a free 20-minute reading session here . 

AND...  every second Wednesday at Valor (for residents only) from 5-7 pm. Reserve a 20-minute reading spot by email, by calling/texting (608) 886-8849, or just stop by! (November's reading program has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 1.

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Thank you for being a part of our community. See you next month with more exciting news to share!

- Kat and Michelle

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