My students need 9 antibacterial cleaning supplies.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dalton's classroom raised $486
This project is fully funded
My Students
We are the only urban high school in Missouri offering Small Animal Care. In our program, we currently house over 25 animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, and lizards. As the only program offering this study, we have very little financial support for needed supplies.
In spite of the fact that many of my students live in neighborhoods filled with poverty and violence, when they enter the animal care facility they are able to express their gentle, caring side.
This program gives them hands-on opportunities to explore a potentially rewarding career in animal health. My students learn many important job skills, such as dog and cat grooming, nail clipping, and proper cleaning and sterilization techniques.
My Project
The cleanliness of our facilities is integral to maintaining the animals' optimal health. By keeping the animals healthy, you significantly decrease the cost of veterinary care. Due to the recent budget cuts in our district, there is no money to purchase the supplies needed to maintain the facilities properly.
Keeping the facilities clean is an important, yet often overlooked, part of the process of proper animal care.
It is essential that the students are exposed to the entire process during their study in our program. The goal of our program is to develop college or career ready animal health professionals.
Nearly all 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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