Girl Scout Troop 258 has made a paws-itive impact on their community through a heartfelt Take Action project benefiting Cape Coral Animal Shelter.

As part of their journey to earning the Bronze Award—the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior (grades 4-5) can achieve—the troop worked together to provide comfort and care to shelter animals.

Audrey W., Elizabeth K., Rebekah M., Scarlet M., Stella P., Sophia J., Zahmiya V., and Jazzlyn B. will receive their Bronze Awards at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida’s annual Young Women of Distinction Ceremony on May 18^th.

The Girl Scout Bronze Award recognizes young leaders who identify a community need, develop a sustainable solution, and take action to make a lasting difference. Through teamwork, problem-solving, and service, Girl Scouts learn valuable skills while making meaningful contributions to their communities.

After selecting the shelter as their focus, each team member brainstormed ways to help and met with a shelter representative to present their ideas. They learned about the work the volunteers at animal shelter do, and met some of the pets who live there.

They then put their plan into action by sewing blankets and hand-making pet toys. In order to accomplish their goals the Girl Scouts learned a new skill – sewing! They also learned baking skills, and baked homemade dog treats for the shelter pets.

Their biggest undertaking involved crafting special satchels designed to comfort newly adopted puppies and kittens. These snuggle satchels not only help the animals feel secure in their new homes but also protect their new owners from scratches.

They also visited the animal shelter to learn about their work and to play with some of the animals who live there.