Every year this program engages and recognizes students who want to advocate for shelter animals. We are thrilled to announce 41 National Mutt-i-grees Student Ambassadors will lead the way across the nation in raising awareness. Spanning the country from New York to California from nine to twenty-three years of age, these students will take action to engage their community on the importance of rescue and what it means not only to animals, but to people as well.

They will demonstrate the significance of the human animal bond to cultivate empathy and resiliency. We are inspired by these students coming forth to take action by promoting the importance of spaying/neutering, the plight of homeless pets and how COVID-19 has impacted shelters. It proves that at any age you can make positive change happen. The Ambassadors continue to amaze us with their ideas, leadership, and commitment. We proudly support our Ambassador Team on their Mission for Mutt-i-grees and look forward to all of the great things they will accomplish. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to watch these kids take action!​

Meet the Ambassadors:

Jayden G.
Age 9
Fenton Academies
California 

Alex M.
Age 14
Stepping Stones
Connecticut 

Irene D.
Age 15
Stepping Stones
Connecticut 

Mathew C.
Age 17
Stepping Stones
Connecticut 

Kalani’s Pack
Ages 10
East Lake Elementary
Florida 

Logan S.
Age 10
St. Cloud Elementary
Florida 

Preston H.
Age 11
Quest Elementary/Canine Commandos
Florida 

Thomas N.
Age 10
Suntree Elementary
Florida 

Abby M.
Age 16
Paul G Blazer High School
Kentucky

Ambassador Club
Churchill Middle School, New York

6th Grade​ – Addie A, Amalia V, Ben D, Bridgette W, Camille J, Cassius L, Giovanna M, Lessi N, Lucas C, Lyla O, Riley M, Taylor S, Tirzah A, Tori D. 7th Grade – Sebastian T, Natalie G, Sophia G, Casey B. 8th Grade – Luke K, Dani F, Olivia L, Benji F

Rachel K.
Age 9
Stone Mill Elementary
Maryland

Alyssa W.
Age 23
Nicholas Navigator Spectrum
New York

Brendan L.
Age 23
Nicholas Navigator Spectrum
New York

Devin R.
Age 13
Shell Bank MS
New York

Penelope S.
Age 15
Brooklyn Technical HS
New York

TJ M.
Age 13
MS88
New York

Gracie B.
Age 14
Hands Helping Paws, Inc.
Oklahoma

Hailey W.
Age 15
Hands Helping Paws, Inc.
Oklahoma

Kaylee T.
Age 14
Hands Helping Paws, Inc.
Oklahoma

The $500 awards for each school of the Ambassadors are provided through generous grants from The Graham Family Foundation and The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare®​.