With the help of the World Pet Association and other pet-related businesses, the Pet Care Trust raised over $8000 for its Pets in the Classroom grant program.
The Pet Care Trust, the Non-Profit Organization funding the Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, announces the appointment of three new board members and the retirement of board member Steve Segner.
The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, established by the Pet Care Trust, is expanding to include 7th and 8th grade teachers as eligible for funding for classroom pets and supplies.
The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, established by the Pet Care Trust, has seen over 7,000 grant requests since the program's inception two years ago, impacting an estimated 210,000 students.
The World Pet Association and other businesses donate space and supplies to raise funds for the Pets in the Classroom Grant Program during America's Family Pet Expo.
Pet owners, bird breeders, veterinary assistants and veterinarians now have the opportunity to learn about the basics of avian physiology and care through American Federation of Aviculture's newly developed online course, Fundamentals of Aviculture Level II, which was funded with the help of a grant from the Pet Care Trust.
The Pets in the Classroom Program, established by The Pet Care Trust, has received a $10,000 grant from H.H. Backer Associates Inc. The grant assist teachers in obtaining or maintaining classroom pets and will benefit students by teaching them responsible, long-term pet care at an early age and providing the psychological and developmental benefits associated with the human-animal bond.
Director of Companion Animal Merchandising for PETCO, Richard Williams has joined the board of Trustees of The Pet Care Trust, bringing with him valuable experience and insight.
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