Congratulations to the winners of our 2026 Pets in the Classroom Success Story Video Contest!
We received so many wonderful entries, and appreciate you helping us spread the word about the fantastic benefits of having pets in your classrooms!
1st Place Winner:
Amanda Wilhelm
EcoRangers: Where Students Become the Experts at Caring, Teaching, and Leading Through Pets in the Classroom
2nd Place Winner:
Andrea Pluckett
Charlie, the Chinchilla
3rd Place Winner:
Mairim Negron
Aurora’s Journey: Project-Based Learning
Thank you to everyone who entered and voted! Your participation helps share the impact that the Pets in the Classroom program is making!
To view Contest details, visit the Contest page.
Do you believe in the value of classroom pets and the positive impact they can have on children? Please consider donating to our program so we can continue providing teachers with funds to purchase and maintain classroom pets, impacting millions of students through the human-animal bond!
