Shelter Connections
Arkansas Dog Receives Mutt-i-grees Hero Award
On March 13, 2013, Stephanie Ward, a teacher at Clinton Junior High lost her home to a fire. However, thanks to a hero Mutt-i-gree named Bart, no one was hurt. Mrs. Ward’s husband, David, was taking a nap at home when he woke up with Bart on his stomach. The home was already filled with smoke and within minutes it was in flames. The family lost everything and is now in process of rebuilding their lives. The blessing is that David is okay thanks to Bart!
Students Save Homeless Puppies and Their Mother
We were thrilled to hear from Jennie Steele, a new Mutt-i-grees Curriculum teacher, who shared this heartwarming story showing the Curriculum in life-saving action!
Ms. Steele, who teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) to K-5 at Midland International Elementary School in Colorado Springs, CO, told us about the compassion and dedication that two of her students, Banessa and Jovanny, demonstrated when they discovered an animal in need:
Brave Boy Stands Up to Bullies and Rescues Abused Cat
It’s no exaggeration to say that bullying is truly an epidemic—and sadly, humans aren’t the only ones who suffer. After hearing so many heartbreaking stories of animal abuse, it’s uplifting to hear a very different tale: the story of Jackson the cat and his hero Wendell, a 10-year-old North Carolina boy who put his own safety aside and bravely stood up to a group of bullies, rescuing an innocent cat who was being tormented.
Mutt-i-grees® in the Library Launch Event a Huge Success
“Shhh!”
Counter to the stereotype of the silent library and the cranky librarian, ”Shhh!” was one phrase no one was saying at the National Mutt-i-grees in the Library launch on Wednesday, March 27.
Tour For Life® 2013 Participating Schools
This year, students from schools all across the country are helping their local shelters as part of North Shore Animal League America’s national Tour For Life. In the spirit of the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum, students are rallying their communities and helping to collect donated items from their area shelters’ wish lists. They are gathering items such as pet toys, beds and treats to help homeless animals.
The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum wishes to thank and congratulate staff and students from the following schools for helping their nearby shelters. You are making a tremendous difference and helping to save the lives of Mutt-i-grees!
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School / District |
Area Shelter / Rescue Group |
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Weems Academy |
Bonaparte’s Retreat & Crossroads Campus, Nashville, TN |
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Clinton School District |
Van Buren County Animal Shelter, Clinton, AR |
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Rockwell Child Development Center |
Iowa Humane Alliance, Cedar Rapids, IA |
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Fayetteville School District |
Humane Society of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR |
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Fenton Avenue Charter School |
Burbank Animal Shelter, Burbank, CA |
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Valley High School |
Irvine Animal Care Center, Irvine, CA |
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Fox Run Elementary School |
Connecticut Area Rescue Effort (CARE), Brookfield, CT |
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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy |
Pennsylvania SPCA, Philadelphia, PA |