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Mrs. Yanik from Mesa, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Small animals big payoff

Help me give my students the items they need to learn a skill to start a career.

  • $1,221 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

To start a career in grooming dogs and small animals, students need to be familiar with a wide range of essential tools and equipment. Core grooming tools include professional-grade clippers with various blades, clipper combs, and a variety of shears (straight, curved, and thinning). Brushes like slicker, pin, and bristle brushes, along with fine and wide-tooth combs, are used for detangling, de-matting, and finishing work. Bathing supplies include dog-specific shampoos and conditioners, a grooming tub with safety features, towels, and high-velocity or stand dryers for drying thick coats. Nail and ear care tools such as nail clippers, styptic powder, ear cleaner, and hemostats are also essential. A grooming table with an arm and loop ensures safe handling, while de-matting rakes, deshedding tools, disinfectants, blade maintenance supplies, and finishing touches like cologne or bandanas round out a professional kit.

Beyond the tools, students must also develop soft skills critical to success in grooming.

These include safe animal handling, understanding breed-specific grooming standards, recognizing signs of skin and coat health issues, and communicating effectively with pet owners. Proper sanitation practices, first aid readiness, and good time management are equally important in creating a safe, efficient, and professional grooming environment. Together, these tools and skills form a strong foundation for anyone pursuing a career in animal grooming.

Mrs. Yanik Westwood High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WAHL Lister Fusion Large Animal Clipper Fine Blade for Horses, Cattle, Goats, Alpacas & Livestock (258-40720) - Premium Cattle & Sheep Shears - Perfect for Show Hogs - Complete Shears Kit - Red • Amazon Business $389.99 1 $389.99
JaGely 12 Pieces Unisex 43 x 27 Inch Heavy Duty PVC Waterproof Apron for Dog Grooming, Butcher, Cleaning Fish, and Lab Work • Amazon Business $28.98 4 $115.92
Maxpower Planet Pet Grooming Brush and 2X Grooming Gloves Combo - Double Sided Dematting, Deshedding Undercoat Rake for Dogs and Cats - Reduce Shedding Easily - Blue • Amazon Business $13.99 8 $111.92
Small Pet Select - Hair Buster Comb for Rabbits, Cats and Dogs, Metal Pet Comb for Shedding and Detangling, Grooming Tool for Small Pets with Long and Short Fur • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Wahl Premium Pet Double Sided Pin Bristle Brush with Patented Stacked Pin Design for Dogs - Removes Loose Hair & Stimulates the Skin while Creating a Soft Coat Shine - Model 858501 • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
Sadnyy 60 Pcs Dog Bandanas Bulk Heat Transfer Pet Bibs Sublimation Bandana Blank DIY Triangle Washable Bibs Scarfs Adjustable Pet Bandana Kerchief Apparel Accessories for Dog Puppy Cat(L Size) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
FIFO Squeeze Bottle Refillable 16 oz | Blue Tip Large Valve Dispenser for Thick Condiments, Sauces, Batter and Dressing | Self Sealing No Drip No Hassle | (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $29.88 1 $29.88
2 Pcs Wool Carders,Hand Carders for Wool,Craft Wool Needle Felting Tools with Solid Wood Handle,Slicker Brush for Dogs,Carding Brushes for Needle Felting Wool • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Ware Manufacturing Small Animal Grooming Kit • Amazon Business $13.84 2 $27.68
JEHONN Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Long Handle Lightweight 180 Degree Rotating Broom Set Indoor, Upright Standing Dust Pan with Comb Teeth, Store Sweep Set for Room Kitchen Office Lobby • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Rabbit Grooming Kit, Rabbit Brush for Shedding with Bunny Nail Clipper, Rabbit Nail Trimmers with Pet Combs for Hamster Guinea Pig Ferret by KALAMANDA(6 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
50 Pack Fine Grooming Combs for Men, Dogs, and Pets - Hair Lice Combs in Bulk • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$927.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $66.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,037.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$183.08

Total project goal

$1,220.53

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