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Ms. Payero from Elmhurst, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Fluffballs Thrive!

Help me give my students pet supplies for the opportunity to learn responsibility and caring for others.

  • $871 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

We are so blessed to have Princeton and Meli (Greek word for honey) donated to our wonderful classroom this week! We are extremely excited to add them to our school community and classroom family! We have organized our class into teams of students to provide different forms of care for our new class pets. Some are in charge of feedings, while others are in charge of cleanings and play/socialization times. We are practicing empathy and compassion by observing and modifying our care according to their responses to our classroom environment and regular needs.

We can provide all the love and attention for free but need help funding the other necessities.

Unfortunately, these little love bugs require a lot of care and maintenance.

They eat about 2-4 cups of guinea pig food per day. They also require their hay cup to be full at all times. Princeton and Melissa also appreciate a few treats throughout the day. Because they eat so much, they also use the bathroom quite often throughout the day and require a lot of bedding changes. A travel-friendly cage will allow for families to take them home on weekends. An automatic feeder will ensure that our hungry little guys never miss a meal!

Toys for mental stimulation, when nobody is around, are crucial (balls, sticks, hideouts). In addition, cage liners and towels are essential for a clean classroom and so students remain soil free.

Ms. Payero PS 7 Academy Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Payero

Elmhurst, NY View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Small Pet Select Orchard Grass Hay Pet Food, 20 Lb. • Amazon Business $52.99 2 $105.98
Kaytee Supreme Guinea Pig Food, 25-Lb Bag • Amazon Business $26.39 4 $105.56
Small Pet Select Natural Paper Bedding, Jumbo 178L, 2-pack • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Amazon Basics Canvas Bottom Pet Cage with Divider Set, Black • Amazon Business $69.34 1 $69.34
WOPET Automatic Cat Feeder, WiFi Cat Feeder with APP Control for Cats and Dogs, 4L Dog Feeder with Stainless Steel Bowl, 15 Meals Per Day, Up to 10s Meal Call for Pets (White) • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Kaytee Timothy Biscuits Baked Treat for Pet Guinea Pigs, Rabbits & Other Small Animals, Apple, 4 oz • Amazon Business $3.79 10 $37.90
Kaytee Healthy Bits Treat Rabbit and Guinea Pig 4.5 oz • Amazon Business $3.56 10 $35.60
YUEPET Waterproof Guinea Pig Blankets Washable 3 Pack Small Animal Fleece Cage Liners Pet Soft Sleep Mat Pad Cover Warm Flannel Throw for Hamster Guinea Pig Rabbit Chinchilla Hedgehog Ferret 23"×16" • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
YUEPET Waterproof Guinea Pig Blankets Washable 3 Pack Small Animal Fleece Cage Liners Pet Soft Sleep Mat Pad Cover Warm Flannel Throw for Hamster Guinea Pig Rabbit Chinchilla Hedgehog Ferret 23"×16" • Amazon Business $15.49 2 $30.98
Niteangel Wood House with Window, Chinchilla and Guinea Pigs Hut Hideout • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
andwe Hay Feeder Less Wasted Wooden Food Feeding Rack for Rabbit Guinea Pig Chinchilla - Standing Pet-self Feeding Hay Manage • Amazon Business $25.50 1 $25.50
Lixit 64oz / Half Gallon Weather Resistant Water Bottle for Rabbits and Other Small Animals. (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $10.46 2 $20.92
Guinea Pig Bedding Cage Liners - 2 Pack 47" X 24" Washable Guinea Pig Pee Pads Waterproof Reusable Absorbent Guinea Pig Fleece Cage Liners Pet Pee Pads for Small Animals Cages Rabbit Hamster Rat • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kaytee Hay & Food Bin Feeder With Quick Locks For Pet Rabbits, Chinchillas, Guinea Pigs and Other Small Animals • Amazon Business $9.27 2 $18.54
Niteangel Natural Bamboo Chew Toys for Rabbits, Chinchilla, Guinea Pigs and Other Small Animals • Amazon Business $9.22 2 $18.44
Bissap Timothy Hay Sticks for Rabbits 38PCS, Natural Timothy Grass Molar Teeth Stick Chew Toys for Bunnies Chinchillas Guinea Pigs Hamsters and Other Small Animals Treats • Amazon Business $8.48 2 $16.96
andwe Small Animals Play Balls Rolling Chew Toys & Gnawing Treats for Rabbits Guinea Pigs Chinchilla Bunny Degus - Pet Cage Entertainment Accessories • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Arm & Hammer for Pets Super Absorbent Cage Liners for Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rabbits & All Small Animals | Best Cage Liners for Small Animals, 7 Count Pet Products • Amazon Business $6.20 1 $6.20

Materials cost

$699.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$740.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.64

Total project goal

$870.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$870.95

3 Donors

-$603.96

Donations toward project cost

-$513.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.59

match offer

-$266.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$226.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.05

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$0.00

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