Our pet welfare section is for groups and individuals concerned about improving the lives of pets in their community and reducing the number of homeless pets.
The suggested requirements are designed to make the program fun, educational and rewarding. Following along with the requirements will prepare the participant to complete the final service project.
All level requirements are flexible. You decide what works best for your group.
Pet Helper Patch Program®
At the “Helping Hands” level children will learn how they can help take care of pets.
Requirement 1: Make It!
Do an art or craft activity to get excited about doing a pet service project.
Requirement 2: Learn It!
Watch the video to find out the basics of taking care of pets.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested age-appropriate service projects for pets.
Requirement 4: Earn it!
Receive the Pet Helper Patch.
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Pet Helper Badge in a Bag®
You might be interested in our Pet Helper Badge in a Bag® kit.
Kit includes activities for all requirements and the embroidered Pet Helper patch.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site
MakingFriends®.com
Animal Shelter Drive Patch Program®
At the “Friend” level children will learn how animal shelters help pets and how to collect supplies for their local shelter.
Optional coloring page download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Learn It!
Watch the video to learn why animal shelters are important and what you can do to help them.
Requirement 2: See It!
Visit an animal shelter in person and find out what supplies they need to operate.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested shelter drive projects.
Requirement 4: Review It!
Review your project. Optional review worksheet is provided for younger achievers.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site
MakingFriends®.com
Animal Shelter Volunteer Patch Program®
At the “Volunteer” level you will learn how to plan for volunteering at an animal shelter.
Optional word search download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Use the downloadable worksheet to help you research local animal shelters and decide at which one you want to volunteer.
Requirement 2: See It!
Visit your local animal shelter and find out if they are a good fit for your volunteering project.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Make a commitment to volunteer at your local shelter and consider choosing a DIY project to make for them.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site
MakingFriends®.com
Pet Advocate Patch Program®
At the “Advocate” level you will learn to effectively advocate for the welfare of pets.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Use the provided links to learn about the challenges facing pets and what we can do to help them.
Requirement 2: Do It!
Plan and complete one of the suggested advocacy programs to help pets.
Requirement 3: Review It!
Review your experience advocating for pet welfare and thank those who helped.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site
MakingFriends®.com
Pet Delegate Pin Program
At the “Delegate” Level you will learn to organize and lead a pet welfare service project.
Requirement 1: Choose It!
Use the provided links to choose a topic for your pet welfare action project.
Requirement 2: Plan It!
Learn how to plan and organize your action project including fundraising and outreach.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Join in during your project to supervise and provide assistance at all levels. Don’t forget to thank the volunteers, organizations and mentors that helped you complete your project!
This pin and all program supplies are available from our partner site
MakingFriends®.com
All Sections in our Animal Welfare Interest Area:
