Shelter Helper Patch Program®

MakingFriend Patch Program® Shelter Helper Girl Scout Fun Patch This 2″ iron-on embroidered patch is part of the patch program®® from MakingFriends®.com.

Michele Lago, a program manager in The ASPCA Shelter Outreach department, helped us put together this patch program®. Make sure to check first with your local shelter as they often have specific lists and items that are used. Shelters often get cluttered with donated items that are not needed.

Suggestions for how scouts of all levels can earn the Shelter Helper Patch:

Organize a supply drive:
Call a local animal shelter to find out what they need. Organize a drive to collect the needed items. Consider making it a community event and get your friends and neighbors involved.

Items that are often needed at shelters:

KMR Kitten Milk Replacer (Available at all pet stores)
Pet food
Towels and Blankets
Leashes and Collars
Laundry Detergent
Hand Sanitizer
Plastic Bags
Litter Boxes
Cat Litter
Heating Pads
Meat-Based Baby Food
Shampoo and Brushes
Bleach
Dish Soap
Sponges
Paper Towels
Animal Beds
Cat Scratchers
Food Bowls
Carriers
Toys
Newspapers
Hand Soap
Office Supplies

Make items to donate:
Call a local animal shelter to find out what they need. Organize a drive to collect needed materials. Consider a “making” event and invite other scouts to join you.

Things you can make to donate:

Ramstein Troop 443 made pet toys for both the Homberg Tierheim and Paws Abroad as one part of the Bronze Award*. They also earned a Shelter Helper patch. Read the full blog here.

Girls Scouts Making Donation to a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Earn a shelter helper patch by helping wildlife! Troop 130 bringing donation to Hoo Haven, wildlife animal rehabilitation center. They also collected and donated food to the center, then stayed and Volunteers, cleaning areas, fed animals, did chores and anything asked to help the facility.

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