A Scots schoolgirl is on a mission to help 'scared and nervous' animals by reading stories to them at a rescue centre. Summer Parkhill tells a variety of tales to four-legged friends at Arthurshiel Rescue Centre in St Boswells in the Scottish Borders at least once a week.
The seven-year-old volunteer loves helping vulnerable creatures who 'completely calm down' when she begins reading or singing to them.
Adorable footage shows the youngster reading to dogs, Todd and Albert and Kevin the cat.Opting for mostly animal-based children's literature and bright animations, enthusiastic Summer has all three companions hanging on her every word.Staff and volunteers are particularly impressed at chocolate brown pooch, Albert who, before meeting
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