We are a small charter school that started our rabbit breeding program with one purebred mini-lop rabbit named Ms. Matilda. We got Ms. Matilda two weeks before Covid-19 shut down schools across the nation.
As students returned to in-person learning Ms. Matila was utilized as a therapy rabbit for students with anxiety about returning to school.
We noticed that as our students interacted with Ms. Matilda they were able to make it through the day with less stress and very few out-of-classroom breaks. As a school, we decided we needed more rabbits. Our rabbit population has grown from one to 16 and it is continuing to grow as the students learn how to take care of the rabbits. Several students now own their own rabbits' and we are starting our own breeding program.
We have an after-school Bunny club where students that want to learn more about the care of rabbits can also learn showmanship and husbandry. Many of our students that participate in our after-school activity also engage in breeding the rabbits and participating in state-wide rabbit competitions. Three of our students competed in our 2022 State Fair competition.
Thursday is rabbit day at the school and students can bring their pet rabbits to school for the day. Students can have a rabbit on their table or in their lap as they do work. This is beneficial to both the student and the rabbit. We now have a room dedicated to housing our rabbit population and we have a rabbit for every room that requests one. Having the proper equipment will allow us to create a safe and healthy environment for our rabbits and our students.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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Pro Select Steel Modular Cage with Plastic Tray, Black
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$234.99
3
$704.97
MidWest Homes for Pets Wabbitat Rabbit Cage Urine Guard [Set of 2]
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$20.33
3
$60.99
Pet Soft Disposable Cat Litter Pads Puppy Pee Pad 18" x 24" Pet Training Pads 6-Layer Super Absorbent Odor Control Bamboo Charcoal Pads for Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Hamsters, Birds, Small Animals
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$28.98
2
$57.96
Lixit Critter Brites Small Animal Water Bottle, Bulk
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$44.99
1
$44.99
Small Animal Playpen Guinea Pig Cage Rabbit Pet with Tunnel Breathable&Transparent Pop Open Indoor Outdoor Exercise Portable Yard Fence with Top Cover for Cats,Bunny,Hamster,Hedgehog Pet,Chinchillas
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$39.93
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Materials cost
$908.84
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$13.63
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$952.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$168.08
Total project goal
$1,120.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,120.55
1 Donor
-$1,120.55
Donations toward project cost
-$952.47
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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