DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YALE UNIVERSITY, THIS PROGRAM IS THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA.

BUILDING CONFIDENT AND CARING KIDS

The social and emotional wellbeing of students is more important than ever. The Mutt-i-Grees Curriculum is an innovative Pre-K-Grade 12 social emotional learning program designed to develop empathy, resiliency, and an awareness of oneself and others, creating a more humane future.

Making a Difference In:
Schools

Engages students through versatile, dynamic lessons that feature shelter animals.

Libraries

Sparks a love of reading and learning in a positive social environment while raising awareness of shelter animals.

Home

Offers families a toolkit of strategies to bolster problem solving and raise resilient, understanding, compassionate kids.

Community

Empowers students to make a positive difference in the world through taking action.

Feeling the Mutt-i-grees Impact

5,000
SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES,
AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Reaching students to enhance and motivate learning

100
ANIMAL
SHELTERS

Involving shelters and communities in the concepts and lessons of Mutt-i-grees

50
STATES

Enriching education across all 50 states,  Puerto Rico, Guam, Canada, Mexico, Bosnia, Morocco and Croatia

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Sample Lessons
Diversity in Mutt-i-grees
Try some sample lessons and explore how the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum supports the appreciation of diversity!  
Student Ambassadors
Puerto Rico School Cats and Dogs
The Academia Cristo Rey Middle School in Ponce, Puerto Rico has set a bar that is a tough act to follow. From rescue to nurture to adopt and educate they have our mission covered.
TRIBUTE
In Memory of Jeter, the First Mutt-i-grees School Dog
In 2010, Jeter was adopted by a teacher attending our first Mutt-i-grees Curriculum training. It wasn't long before this sweet dog became an integral part of the school community.
VIDEO
RescuEDTM Video Series
The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum RescuEd Video Series is a resource for educators that shows a behind the scenes look at North Shore Animal League's rescue, adoption, training and education efforts.
Idea Exchange
10 Ways You Can Help Mutt-i-grees
Wish you could volunteer at an animal shelter, but you can’t do it in person? Not to worry. You can help shelter animals without ever leaving your home!
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We Want to Hear From You!
Share your ideas, tips and projects using the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum. You may even be featured in our blog and newsletter.

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