My Girl Scout Silver Award Projext

The goal of my project is to help smaller local animal shelters and rescues get more attention and help more animals find loving homes. I want to make it easier for people in my community to learn about boutique shelters and the animals they have available for adoption. To do this, I created a website where people can find information about these shelters and discover ways they can help or adopt. I also created a pamphlet to spread awareness about these organizations and have provided copies to local libraries and animal supply stores. Through this project, I hope to encourage more people in my community to consider adopting, supporting local shelters, and getting involved in helping animals in need. I will also document my experiences and what I learn throughout the project to show how community awareness and involvement can make a difference for local animals and shelters.

  • "I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source."

    - Barbara Woodhouse

Fun Facts!

  • Dogs have a very strong sense of smell. Their sense of smell is so good that they can sometimes tell when their owner is coming.

  • Yawning is not only contagious to humans, but it can also be contagious to dogs!

  • Cats’ whiskers help them sense things in dark spaces and figure out if a tight space is safe to enter.

  • When cats slowly close their eyes, they are showing affection. This is sometimes called a “cat kiss.”