Mutt-i-grees Curriculum

09/02/2026

Bring Mutt-i-grees to your classroom in a whole new way!

On September 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST, we're hosting a Live Virtual Mutt-i-grees Lesson where students can learn and engage alongside classrooms nationwide. A great back-to-school lesson for building relationships and classroom community. Whether you're new to Mutt-i-grees or a longtime participant, this is a unique opportunity to experience the program together.

Lesson appropriate for grades 3-6.

Register today to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4qUD46A

08/28/2026

Today we honor our beloved animals who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

They gave us a love so pure and unconditional. They brought us comfort on our hardest days and filled our lives with countless moments of happiness. Their time with us may never have been long enough, but the love they gave us will last a lifetime.

Always remembered, forever cherished.❤️🌈🐾

08/04/2026

🎉Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Mutt-i-grees® Global Student Ambassador Program!

Our program bridges humane education and service-learning, inspiring students to become advocates for shelter animals and create positive change in their communities. Ambassadors help raise awareness about animal rescue while gaining valuable leadership skills that make a lasting impact.

Participating organizations, including schools, shelters, libraries, museums, and youth programs, receive a $500 honorarium to support their advocacy efforts.

📅Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

🔗Apply today: https://education.muttigrees.org/apply-to-be-a-2026-27-student-ambassador/

07/28/2026

🐾 Last Chance to Enter! 🌟

Have you shared your pet’s star moment in our Photo Contest yet? This is your final reminder—the contest ends July 31! 📸🐶🐱

Whether your pet is a camera-loving superstar, a champion napper, or simply too adorable not to share, we want to see their most memorable moment.

Entering is easy:
✨ Follow on Instagram or The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum on Facebook
✨ Post a photo of your cat or dog showing off their star quality
✨ Use in your post

📅 Contest closes July 31, 2026

🎁 Two winners will be selected at random to receive gift cards!

By participating, you'll help spread awareness about Mutt-i-grees and the power of humane education to inspire empathy, compassion, and the connection between people and animals.

🐾 Don’t let your furry celebrity miss their shot at the spotlight. Submit your photo before July 31!

Learn more and view the official contest rules here: https://education.muttigrees.org/2026-photo-contest/.

This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

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07/23/2026

🚨 Our Shelter Partners Need Your Help Right Now 🚨

Catastrophic flooding has devastated Del Rio, Texas, leaving our shelter partner, Border Animal Mission, and the local shelters they support - including City of Del Rio Animal Services and Val Verde County Animal Control - facing an overwhelming crisis.

Floodwaters have inundated kennels, forced emergency evacuations, and displaced countless animals who desperately need safety and care.

We are in direct contact with Border Animal Mission and are actively working on a plan to help move animals out of harm's way. But they need help today.

🐾 Here's how you can make a lifesaving difference:
❤️ Make a donation: https://borderanimalmission.org/donate
🔗 Learn more about Border Animal Mission and their incredible work: https://borderanimalmission.org
📦 Purchase urgently needed supplies - including puppy food, vaccines, cleaning supplies, and other essentials - from their Amazon Wish List: https://bit.ly/4gOyCDh

In times like these, every donation - big or small - helps provide hope, safety, and a second chance for animals caught in this disaster.

Thank you for standing with our rescue partners when they need us most. ❤️🐾

🚨 Our Shelter Partners Need Your Help Right Now 🚨

Catastrophic flooding has devastated Del Rio, Texas, leaving our shelter partner, Border Animal Mission, and the local shelters they support - including City of Del Rio Animal Services and Val Verde County Animal Control - facing an overwhelming crisis.

Floodwaters have inundated kennels, forced emergency evacuations, and displaced countless animals who desperately need safety and care.

We are in direct contact with Border Animal Mission and are actively working on a plan to help move animals out of harm's way. But they need help today.

🐾 Here's how you can make a lifesaving difference:
❤️ Make a donation: https://borderanimalmission.org/donate

🔗 Learn more about Border Animal Mission and their incredible work: https://borderanimalmission.org

📦 Purchase urgently needed supplies - including puppy food, vaccines, cleaning supplies, and other essentials - from their Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2Y986BTWNXP58/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

In times like these, every donation - big or small - helps provide hope, safety, and a second chance for animals caught in this disaster.

Thank you for standing with our rescue partners when they need us most. ❤️🐾

07/15/2026

🐾 Calling All Pet Stars! 🌟

Have you entered our Photo Contest yet?

Whether your pet is a master of the camera, a champion napper, or simply too cute not to share, we want to see their most memorable moment! 📸🐶🐱

Entering is easy: ✨ Follow on Instagram or The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum on Facebook
✨ Post a photo of your cat or dog showing off their star quality
✨ Use in your post

📅 Contest runs through July 31, 2026

🎁 Two winners will be selected at random to receive gift cards!

By participating, you'll help spread awareness about Mutt-i-grees® and the power of humane education to inspire empathy, compassion, and positive relationships between people and animals.

Don't let your furry celebrity miss their moment in the spotlight—submit your photo today!

Learn more and view the official contest rules: https://education.muttigrees.org/2026-photo-contest/

This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

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07/10/2026

📚🐾There are only a few spots remaining for our Summer Reading Program at North Shore Animal League America!🐾📚

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to work on their summer reading alongside our rescue dogs and cats. Reading to our animals creates a calm, supportive space where readers can build confidence and practice their skills—while offering our dogs and cats valuable socialization and companionship.

❤️ Boost reading confidence
📖 Complete your summer reading goals
🐶🐱 Make a positive impact on shelter animals

Don't miss this special opportunity to make a difference, one story at a time.

Register at https://education.muttigrees.org/2026-summer-reading-signup/ to save your spot!

07/06/2026

🐾🎬 Lights, Camera, Tail Wags! 🎬🐾

Think your pet has star power? Show us their best smile, pose, or red-carpet-worthy moment for a chance to win in our Photo Contest!

📸 How to Enter:
• Follow on Instagram or The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum on Facebook
• Snap a photo of your cat or dog showing off their star quality
• Post it on Instagram or Facebook using

📅 July 6–31, 2026
🎉 Two winners will be selected at random to receive gift cards!

By entering, not only will you have a chance to showcase your furry friend, but you'll also help raise awareness about Mutt-i-grees® and the importance of humane education. Together, we can inspire young people to build a more compassionate future for animals and people alike.

Learn more and view the official contest rules: https://education.muttigrees.org/2026-photo-contest/

This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

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