• 154: Why Every Pet Business Should Support Pets in the Classroom

  • Nov 17 2024
  • Length: 38 mins
  • Podcast

154: Why Every Pet Business Should Support Pets in the Classroom

  • Summary

  • 60% of students who experience pets in their classroom go on to have pets in their homes within the first year. The first year! 🤯 This statistic (and more you need to hear!) is brought to you by Melinda Thomas, Executive Director of Pets in the Classroom, an innovative program that is transforming education while cultivating the next generation of pet parents. Melinda joined Candace on the Pet Boss Podcast to chat about how far the impact of pets can truly go when we introduce them to children at a young age and within a learning environment and what that means for the future of the pet industry. In this episode, you'll learn: 🐇 How classroom pets improve student engagement and academic performance. 🐹 The profound impact pets have on developing empathy and social skills. 🐠 Ways pet businesses can get involved and support their local schools. 🦎 Heartfelt success stories of how classroom pets have transformed students' lives. 🐕 How Pets in the Classroom and Dogs in the Classroom are expanding their reach and impact even further. Plus, one of the biggest takeaways is how this program benefits everyone– from students and teachers to local pet businesses and the entire pet industry! Whether you're a pet business owner looking to make a difference or simply someone who believes in the power of the human-pet bond, this episode will inspire you to get involved in this life-changing initiative. Let's create the next generation of responsible pet owners together! View Transcript Show Notes Join Us Online Find us on Facebook Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Read our Blog
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