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Classroom Pet Inspires Careers as Vets

Help me give my students food, treats, dust, apple wood, and hay for our classroom pet chinchillas this school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schorn's classroom raised $312

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Our three classroom pet chinchillas - Little Bean, Squirly Tail and Chilli Puff - need supplies for the new school year. They need wood to chew on to grind their continuously growing teeth. They need dusts for their baths to clean their fur of oils and dirt. They need probiotics for their health and treats for their happy tummies. My students love having classroom pets. It has taught them compassion for animals and each other.

We are excited to start our new school year with out fur babies back in the room but we need help.

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Washington, DC
Grades PreK-2
College & Career Prep
Science
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Schorn Amidon - Bowen Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Kaytee Chinchilla All Natural Dusting Powder, 2.5 lb • Amazon Business $7.69 6 $46.14

Special SG Glory Fleece Blanket Bulk Pack of 6 Cozy Fleece Throw Blankets 50x60 Warm Soft Lightweight Breathable Pet-Friendly for Deco Bed Sofa Kids Wedding Gifts Camping (Assorted) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99

Oxbow Animal Health Western Timothy Hay, Guinea Pig Hay, Small Pet Bunny Supplies, All Natural Grass for Guinea Pig, Bunny, Chinchilla & Hamster, Oxbow Rabbit Supplies for Bunnies, 90 oz. bag • Amazon Business $17.34 2 $34.68

Grddaef Guinea Pig Fleece Blankets 6 Pieces Waterproof & Washable Small Animal Cage Liners Sleep Mat Bedding Pad for Hamster Chinchilla Rabbit Hedgehog (M-24 x 16 Inch) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98

sharllen 500g(18oz) Apple Sticks Pet Chew Toys for Rabbits Chinchilla Guinea Pigs • Amazon Business $14.36 2 $28.72

2PCS Rabbit Hay Feeder with Heavy-Duty Metal Frame Hay Holder，for Bunny, Guinea Pigs,Chinchillas-6.9x4.7x6.6 inch…… • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Chinchilla Wooden Platform Set, Pet Cage Platform with Feeding Bowl, Small Animals Cage Accessories for Chinchilla Squirrel Gerbil Suger Glider Hamsters (Feeding Platform + Small Platform) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95

YIXUND Hamster Cage Accessories, 12 Different Chew Toys for Guinea Pig, Chinchillas, Gerbils, Mice, Rats, Mouse, Rabbit, Bunny Hideout Seesaw, Natural Molar Tools • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost			$218.44
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$13.11
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.28
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$264.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$46.73
Total project goal			$311.56
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$311.56
4 Donors			-$202.96
Donations toward project cost			-$177.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$25.64
match offer			-$102.95
Match offer toward project cost			-$87.51
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.44
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$5.65
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Classroom Pet Inspires Careers as Vets

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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