Classroom pets can be humane and even educational under certain circumstances. Some animals, like lizards, fish, and hamsters, are better-suited for classrooms than others. Children might develop an ...

Researchers at the American Humane Association found that having pets in classrooms provides numerous benefits to children. Caring for a classroom pet encourages responsibility and leadership, helps ...

Forest Hill, Md., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom grant is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. The Pets in the Classroom grant ...

“I need a doctor STAT!” echoed through the ER on a cold, windy, morning last week. Jumping up to help, I noticed the technician held the patient in her hands, it was clearly something tiny. I ...

Having pets in classrooms is an idea many teachers think about. Children love animals, and the thought of having a rabbit or fish nearby while studying can feel exciting. At the same time, classroom ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A southeast Missouri elementary class got a scaley surprise thanks to their hard work. This Franklin Elementary School 4th grade class got to meet their teacher’s pet ...

OLD SAYBROOK, CT (WFSB) - According to a forum on Change.org, people are petitioning to allow class pets back into Old Saybrook Schools. As of Thursday afternoon, there were almost 300 signatures.