Who Can You Partner With?
Ready to connect your students with animal welfare organizations? Whether you're looking for local partners in Colorado or exploring national opportunities, our resources can help you find the right fit.
Colorado Organizations
Search the database of Colorado nonprofits working with Animals.
Search for PartnersAnimals Project Ideas
These examples from past projects are meant to spark your imagination and show what's possible when students channel their passion into action.
Aluminum Foil Cat Toys for Shelter
Kindergarten students made aluminum foil balls and donated them to their local animal shelter for toys for cats.
Cultural Festival Fundraiser for Wild Animals
3rd grade students created laser engraved designs to showcase and sell at their Cultural Festival. All money raised was donated to The Wild Animal Sanctuary.
Dog Toys & Blankets for Shelter
3rd grade students created dog toys and blankets and donated them to their local animal shelter
Entrepreneurship Fair
Third‑grade students developed business ideas and sold their products at an entrepreneurship fair open to students and families, with all proceeds benefiting a local animal shelter.
Free Dog Walking Service
3rd grade students offered free dog walking services to teachers in their building. Students used their specials and recess time to walk the dogs near the school.
Cookie Dough Sale for Wolf Sanctuary
4th grade students received cookie dough from a local cookie store, then set up a store at their school where they sold the cookie dough. All proceeds went to the Wolf Sanctuary.
Fundraiser for Pandas International
6th grade students raised money through a fundraiser and donated all proceeds to Pandas International.
Humane Society Supply Drive
6th grade students raised money to buy items their local humane society needed to keep their animals happy and safe.
Animal Sanctuary Website Fundraiser
Middle School student took passion for animals and created a website for his local animal sanctuary. He also wrote a press release for a local newspaper to collect donations.
School-Wide Day of Service
6–8th grade students participated in a school-wide day of service, supporting the community through a variety of hands-on service projects.
Books & Media
Looking for stories to inspire and educate? These carefully selected books and resources can spark conversations and deepen understanding.
Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog
View on GoodreadsOlivia's Birds
View on GoodreadsActivities
These ready-to-use activities inspire students to use their unique time and talents to make a real difference.
Spotlights
Puppies, Reptiles & an Autism Program — Dunn Elementary GT Classes
GT students in grades 3–5 chose three different causes, pitched to nonprofits, earned grants, and executed their own student-led service projects.
When You Show Kids They Can Make a Difference — Olander School
Teacher Kris Odenbaugh shares how three years of Project Heart transformed her students into confident difference-makers through a student-run coin drive.