At Home
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- If you have a pet, ask your Girl Scout to take on additional responsibilities to take care of the pet.
- If you do not have a pet, visit family or friends with a pet to learn more.
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Pets
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Snack
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Snack Discussion
While enjoying snack, below are some things for girls to discuss. Optional: If your meeting location hasa pet, take time to feed the pet, as well.
What is great about having a pet?
What are the responsibilities of having a pet?
How much does it cost to feed a pet?
What animal would you not keep as a pet?
How many pets are too many?
From: Girl Scouts River Valleys
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Pets
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Discussion (10 min)
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All About Pets
Step 1—Find out how to care for different pets
1. Ask girls what pets they have at home or would like to have at home. If you have a large sheet of paper, you can make a list so girls can see them. Leave some space below each one.
2. Ask girls to think about each animal at one time and ask them to think about the following questions:
How much space does this pet need?
Does it need to be inside or outside or both?
Do you need anything special for it in either of these places (cage, leash, etc.)?
How much food does this pet need?
What might it cost to buy the food?
What kind of human contact does this pet like?
3. If you have time, girls can pair up and talk about what kind of pet they might like to have and share it with the group.
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Optional: Large paper and markers for girls to make lists
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Pets 1
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| At Home |
Play pet bingo online.
Team up with an adult and your Brownie friends to research pets on the Web.
From: Girl Scouts USA
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printouts
Pet Bingo.pdf
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Pets 1 |
| Outing |
Play pet bingo at a pet store.
Ask the staff for help!
From: Girl Scouts USA
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printouts
Pet Bingo.pdf
writing utensils
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Pets 1 |
| Visitor |
Vet Visit
ask a vet or vet's assistant to visit your group.
From: Girl Scouts USA
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Pets1 |
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Craft (20 min)
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Home Sweet Home
Step 2—Keeping a pet comfy
1. Have the girls brainstorm different pets and how they like to sleep. For example:
Cats sleep in a small bed
Hamsters sleep in a sleeping nook
Horses sleep in a stall
2. Have the girls work together in small groups or all together to create a sleeping bed for a cat or small dog.
3. Let the girls be creative and see what they design with the materials you provide.
4. After the girls have completed their masterpiece, have them discuss why they chose to work with certain items.
From: Girl Scouts River Valleys
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Comfy blankets or old towels
Box(es)
Newspaper
Masking tape
Optional: Additional items for decoration and the pet’s comfort
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Pets 2
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Be the cage or tank cleaner.
- For two weeks, take charge of the cleaning for a fish, hamster, bird, cat, or other pet with its own little house or litter box.
- Learn how to muck out a stall. Team up with an adult and find out how to clean a horse's stall. Help at a stable by doing it three times.
From: Girl Scouts USA
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Pets 2 |
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Help a dog get exercise for one week.
Team up with an adult to walk a dog or take it to a dog park. Decide where to go based on the weather, how much exercise the dog needs, and where it is safe and fun.
From: Girl Scouts USA
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Pets 3 |
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Find out how to keep different pets looking good.
Pick three pets and find out how often they have to be washed or brushed and any other special care tips. Then try out what you've learned by grooming a pet. Practice on some real pets or some stuffed animals.
From: Girl Scouts USA
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stuffed animals
cleaning supplies
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Pets 3 |
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Ask a veterinarian about health issues for three pets.
What are common sicknesses? Does the pet need any special shots?
Make a list that shows each pet, its possible health issues, and how you would keep it healthy. Share your lists with pet owners!
From: Girl Scouts USA
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Pets 3 |
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Make up a game to play with a pet.
It might be throw-andcatch for a dog, or a game with a feather toy for a cat. Write your game down so you can share it with others. Then play the game!
From: Girl Scouts USA
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Pets 4 |
| Craft |
Make a simple pet toy.
You could fill an old sock with catnip, knot the top, and leave it for a cat to play with. Or make a sock doll to keep a dog happy.
From: Girl Scouts USA
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Pets 4 |
| Game |
Learn about how three different kinds of pets
communicate their feelings. For example, a happy cat often purrs, and a dog that wants a walk might scratch at a door. Share what you've learned by playing animal charades.
Have friends or family guess which pet you are and what you're feeling.
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Pets 4 |
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Game (15 min)
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Pet Game Time
Step 4—Make a pet feel loved
1. Have the girls make up a game that they can play with a pet of their choice.
2. Have the girls share their games and even try the games with the group.
3. If you are in a location that has a pet, play the game with that pet (if applicable).
From: Girl Scouts River Valleys
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Paper
Writing utensils
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Pets 4
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If you have a pet of your own, make a feeding schedule.
Make sure you know when and how often your pet needs to eat. Then feed your pet using your schedule for two weeks.
From: Girl Scouts USA
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Pets 5 |
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Volunteer to feed someone else's pet .
Create a feeding schedule, then feed the pet at least once a day for a week. Make sure an adult goes with you.
From: Girl Scouts USA
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Pets 5 |
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Make a pet budget for two pets.
Add up how much it costs to feed two different pets for one month. Think about regular food and any extras, such as treats and vitamins. Does the cost surprise you?
From: Girl Scouts USA
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