The Helen Keller National Center in Port Washington, NY (HKNC) provides training and support for independent living while having practical, real world applications. The philosophy of HKNC is to prepare for a great job, where you pursue your passion and devote yourself to a cause. At North Shore Animal League America, our staff does - Read more
Mutt-i-grees Ambassadors Raise Awareness for Shelter Pets
Mutt-i-grees Student Ambassadors have done fantastic work raising awareness for shelter pets this year! The amount of compassion shown by the students is truly moving and we are very proud to be working with these students and teachers to help rescue animals. This is the first year we went global with - Read more
How Does a Pet Benefit Your Mental Health?
If you own a pet, you may have noticed that they make you feel better. Perhaps you settle in with your dog after a long day, or find feeding your cat to be rewarding. What you may not know is that science backs up what many people have experienced. Owning a pet provides mental - Read more
Ambassador Program: A Global Perspective
The Mutt-i-grees National Student Ambassador Program was established in 2014 to identify and cultivate students who have the desire and passion to advocate for and help raise awareness of Mutt-i-grees: animals that are waiting to be rescued or that are residing in shelters. Students participate from schools, libraries, youth organizations and clubs. The Ambassadors - Read more
Meet the 2021/22 Student Ambassadors
Every year this program engages and recognizes students who want to advocate for shelter animals. They will demonstrate the significance of the human animal bond to cultivate empathy and resiliency. We are inspired by these students who will take action to educate their community on the importance of rescue and what it means not - Read more
The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum featured on the Rachel Ray Show
We had the opportunity to appear on the Rachael Ray Show along with Shell Bank Principal Teri Ahearn and Brody, their Mutt-i-grees School Dog. Our segment shows the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum in action as Principal Ahearn explains the impact the dog has on the classroom, the students, and the school as a whole. - Read more
Back to School… In April?
When thinking about going back to school, I think of autumn’s cool air and leaves turning brilliant colors of orange and red. Not the heat of May and June. However, as a pandemic hit the world in March 2020, last fall is a blurred memory. My only clear recollection is how we scrambled to - Read more
Student Ambassador Update
Everyone can affect change no matter what their age. The Mutt-i-grees National Ambassador program encourages students to give a voice to homeless animals. During the pandemic more animals are suffering than ever. In collaboration with their peers, students can help put an end to animal abuse by creating change through their own actions and - Read more
You Have a Rescue Dog, Now What? Tips for Schools with a Mutt-i-grees Dog – Part 2 of 3
Mutt-i-grees School Dog Lessons Curriculum Target: Achieving Awareness Understanding and Helping Ourselves and Others: Working together to take positive action and create win-wins for everyone! Students will learn about the plight of shelter dogs and understand how they can help homeless animals and themselves by working with their - Read more
Keep Your Resolutions this Year
Research says that only 8 percent of even the most determined Americans keep their New Year’s resolutions. Think about it: The salad has barely wilted … and we’re ordering french fries. Why? There are lots of reasons, but experts agree that chief among them is a lack of social support. Going it alone almost - Read more
