Kids read to shelter dogs athead of holidays at Humane Society of Missouri [Video]

ST. LOUIS — A holiday nightcap for the animals at the Humane Society of Missouri. 

Children in our community, dressed in their PJs, read their favorite holiday bedtime stories to animals waiting for forever homes.

The popular annual event serves a dual purpose.  

It is nightfall at the Humane Society of Missouri, yet not quite time for little ones to be snug in their beds.

 “Make sure you get your nametag sweetie and go inside,” says a volunteer behind a table as children stand in line.

The children are preparing the animals for a long winter’s nap.

“10 out of 10 super friendly,” said a little boy to a dog sitting next to him wagging its tail.

More than 60 children, outfitted in their favorite holiday pajamas, are reading Christmas and Hanukkah stories to …