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Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that provides financial support to teachers.
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The Pets in the Classroom grant program is an educational grant program which provides financial support to teachers (who often have very limited funding) to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom. The program was established by the Pet Care Trust to provide children with an opportunity to interact with pets—an experience that can help to shape their lives for years to come. The Pet Care Trust is A non-profit private foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; contributions to the The Pet Care Trust, a pet foundation, are tax deductible as charitable contributions.

11/04/2026

We are so grateful for our incredible partner, Chemi-Pure!

Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that brings hands-on learning, social-emotional growth, and empathy into schools through classroom pets. By helping cover the rising costs of habitats, food, and essential pet supplies, Chemi-Pure empowers teachers to create dynamic, caring learning environments without paying out-of-pocket.

Show Chemi-Pure some appreciation by following their page at Chemipure and supporting the brands that support our teachers and students!

11/03/2026

We made the list!

Thanks to WeAreTeachers for sharing these resources!

All the info you need to get help funding everything from STEM and the arts to playground equipment, including deadlines and application requirements.

11/03/2026

Today is Election Day, and here is your friendly reminder to get out and exercise your civic duty.

Have you been teaching about the voting process? Tell us about it in the comments!

11/02/2026

90% of teachers in our survey observed improved student self-esteem after introducing a pet. Pets give reserved students a sense of purpose and pride.

Drop a 💛 in the comments if a pet has transformed a student in your class!

10/29/2026

Beyond the science lessons and daily chores, classroom pets serve as quiet teachers of empathy, patience, and resilience. ❤️

If you’re noticing mid-fall fatigue or student anxiety creeping into your room, read our blog post on how classroom companions help maintain a supportive, connected environment. See the link in the comments!

10/28/2026

Caring for a living creature teaches empathy, self-regulation, and patience faster than any worksheet ever could. Visit PetsintheClassroom.org to apply for a grant to fund your class pet today!

10/26/2026

Years from now, your students won't remember every worksheet, but they will remember the compassion, responsibility, and joy they felt caring for their class pet. Be the teacher who creates those core memories. Apply for a grant today!

10/24/2026

When a child is trusted with feeding the class pet or cleaning a habitat, responsibility quickly turns into confidence. Instead of being put on the spot, timid students step into leadership roles at their own pace.

Our 2026 teacher survey confirms the power of daily care routines:
✔️ 97% saw an increase in student responsibility
✔️ 93% noted stronger social skills
✔️ 89% observed a boost in student self-esteem

Through the Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, we help teachers cover the setup costs for classroom pets and supplies.

Teachers: Applications take under 10 minutes! Visit petsintheclassroom.org to apply for your grant today!

10/23/2026

Huge thank you to Pets Global for supporting educators and young learners!

At Pets in the Classroom, our mission is to enhance learning and inspire growth through classroom pets by providing grants to Pre-K through 12th-grade teachers for pets, habitats, and care supplies. Thanks to our generous partners, we can keep these grant opportunities open and accessible to all educators!

Please join us in thanking Pets Global by showing them some love in the comments!

10/22/2026

We made our grant process simple so you can focus on teaching. Apply for funding toward a classroom pet today at PetsintheClassroom.org!

Address

2331 Rock Spring Road
Forest Hill, MD
21050

Telephone

+14439663167

Website

http://www.petsintheclassroom.org/

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