Animals in the classroom require proper humane care. Students can and should play an important role in the delivery of that care. In the process, they can learn a great deal about animals. Ideally, the knowledge gained and practical skills learned at school will carry over to the home. The knowledge of proper animal care that school children bring home therefore has the potential for significantly improving the quality of life for millions of animals.
Volunteers are available to assist teachers who have no experience with animals.
They are qualified to survey a classroom to suggest the kind of animals that will flourish there. They can also recommend reliable sources for obtaining animals and advise student caretakers about setting up schedules for daily animal maintenance. Their personal and professional commitment is reinforced by their love of animals. It has been gathered from a wide variety of sources and reflects months of research and outreach by individuals who serve on the Animal Science Committee of the New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research. Motivated by a shared commitment to animal welfare, they have given generously of their time and expertise.