Please welcome our newest Book Buddies, Jessica Beem and her dog, Yetti.

We are so excited to introduce you to Jessica and Yetti, who participated in their first Book Buddies reading program at City Dog Vet Clinic this month. Jessica and Yetti also help facilitate a Book Buddies reading program every month at the Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Neighborhood Center. Jessica says that her favorite part about volunteering with Yetti is bringing joy to kids’ hearts.

Here are some interesting facts about Yetti:

Age: 4 years

Breed:  Golden Doodle

Animal Siblings: Yetti has a canine sister named Sophie.

Favorite Treat:  Smart bones

Favorite Trick:  Fetch

Favorite Activity:  Running! Yetti accompanies Jessica for 6-mile runs.

Favorite Season:  Summer

Favorite way to relax:  Lying on top of the pillows on the couch

Special Skill: Yetti is working on learning “shake,” since the kids he meets would like to “shake” his paw.

Favorite Book Genre:  Comic series

Nickname:  Spaghetti

The Book Buddies will also be…

…at the Goodman Community Center’s START Literacy Program every Wednesday from 4-5 pm until April 29.

…at Bayview Foundation for residents only every fourth Monday from 2-3:30 pm.

…at the Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Neighborhood Center every first Wednesday from 5-6 pm for their Literacy Night.

…at Glacial Drumlin Middle School on Tuesday, April 21, for their Family Fun Night.

Can you believe it?

Since 2022, the Book Buddies have lent their ears to over 1,000 children! The Book Buddies have sure been very busy dogs – and they have enjoyed every moment of being read a book.

THANK YOU to each reader! And THANK YOU to our Book Buddies!

Knowledge is power, and reading is the key to unlocking knowledge. Help us reach more children in Dane County and the Madison area. Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable gift to support the literacy programs of Guardian Whiskers.