On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, the spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan, Akie Abe, met with the leadership team and took a tour of the campus joined by the spouse of the Ambassador, Consul General of Japan in New York, and members of the Consulate. Mrs. Abe was interested in animal rescue, care - Read more
Working with the NYC Mayor’s Community Affairs Program
The Mutt-i-grees team collaborated with the NYC Mayor’s Office for a visit to Vanderbilt Hospital in Staten Island to show the staff and patients how animals can help us heal. When the team arrived at Vanderbilt Hospital in Staten Island, bringing 3 adorable pups along, it was no surprise that - Read more
Your “Daily Mutt-i-grees® Checklist”
Social Emotional Learning never stops. It is an ongoing process to have positive impact in one’s own life and the people we encounter. It is simply a way of talking, listening, making an effort to go a bit deeper to understand yourself and others. A cultivated curiosity to explore and care. No matter what - Read more
Clinton Public Schools Raise Awareness and Help Homeless Animals
Shelter pets need love and compassion. Most of them have been through rough times, have lost owners, or have been abandoned. Raising awareness is a necessity and could help save animals’ lives. Homeless animals rely on donations and the kindness in order to get by and find their loving forever home. Clinton Public Schools - Read more
Comedy and Shelter Dogs: A Winning Combination
It is no secret that dogs are man’s best friend. Dogs help keep us active, they teach us compassion and empathy and can even help with emotional issues. It is not uncommon to see a therapy dog in public and putting dogs in the classroom to help students is becoming even more common. John - Read more
Two Schools, One Mission: Rescue Shelter Pets
What happens when two schools hundreds of miles apart have a passion for animal rescue? When a shelter in North Carolina was overcrowded and cats and dogs faced the threat of euthanasia these students took action! For their equally important roles in a recent humane relocation transport, first place is shared by two schools. - Read more
Mutt-i-grees Curriculum Users Weigh In
We recently surveyed Mutt-i-grees Curriculum users and here is what they had to say about how they use the program. The curriculum is flexible and can be adapted to meet the needs of every classroom. In the words of our educators: - Read more
Teaching Empathy at MS 88
MS 88 fosters SEL learning through a school-wide Core Values Program, an SEL elective class and the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum. They are also one of the schools participating in the Mutt-i-grees Student Ambassador program which helps to support our mission by empowering students of all ages allowing them to make a - Read more
M.S. 88 Prospect Park Adoption Event
On Saturday, June 1st, North Shore Animal League America’s Mutt-i-grees Pet Adoption Centers® collaborated with M.S. 88 and their national Mutt-i-grees ambassadors for an adoption event in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Animal League America’s mobile unit – our “shelter on wheels,” was onsite and full of puppies, dogs, cats and kittens ready to be adopted - Read more
The Results Are In: Mission Mutt-i-grees Winners Announced
The results are in and we are proud to announce our winners for the Mission Mutt-i-grees initiative! Students were given the opportunity to organize activities to raise awareness for their local shelters. We selected four schools as leaders for their fabulous efforts raising awareness for homeless animals, cultivating compassion with community leaders, and earning - Read more
