Every year this program engages and recognizes students who want to advocate for shelter animals. We are thrilled to announce 21 National Mutt-i-grees Student Ambassadors will lead the way across the nation in raising awareness. Spanning the country from New York to Los Angeles from seven to fourteen years of age, these students will take action - Read more
Mutt-i-grees Internship at North Shore Animal League America
We were thrilled to welcome the Abraham Lincoln High School, all the way from Brooklyn to our Long Island campus for their first of three visits. Thirty Pre Veterinary Animal Science Students came to learn about rescue and the work and compassion it takes to ready these animals for adoption into loving homes. The - Read more
Service Learning Thought Starters
Put FUN into Service Learning Now. Accept this Mutt-i-grees Ambassador Mission. From a classroom activity to a community event, there are many ways you can amplify the mission. Small Actions have BIG Impact! Don’t sweat this. We are the wind at your back all the way! Where to Begin North Shore Animal League America - Read more
Humane Leadership Award at NSALA Annual Gala
This year, we presented The Humane Leadership Awards to both Michael Tountasakis, principal of Harris Middle School in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, and Ailene Mitchell, principal of MS 88 Peter Rouget School in Brooklyn, New York. During the last academic year, these two educators collaborated —bridging an almost 700-mile distance — to have their - 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
You Have a Rescue Dog. Now What? Back to School With a Mutt-i-grees School Dog – Part 1
We all know the wonderful feelings we receive when connecting with a dog. Joy. Excitement. Fun. We all know that feel-good moment when we are the recipient of their love and loyalty. While the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum does not require a dog in the classroom, dogs can add boundless benefits in the pursuit of education - Read more
A Visit from the Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan, Akie Abe
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
Apply to be a 2019/20 Student Ambassador
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for the 2019/20 The Mutt-i-grees® National Student Ambassador Program. EXTENDED Application Deadline: November 1, 2019
