Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn how to take care of pets.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn what 3 different pets costs and how much space, food, and human interaction it needs.
- Make a bed/sleep nook for a pet OR take care of a pet cage/tank/litter box for 2 weeks OR muck out a horse stall 3 times.
- Learn about 3 pets possible health issues and how you would keep it healthy OR 3 pets grooming and try grooming OR take a dog on an exercise walk for one week.
- Make a toy or make up a game and play with a pet OR learn how three different kinds of pets communicate their feelings.
- Feed your pet for two weeks OR feed someone’s pet for one week OR find out how much it costs to feed two different pets for one month.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive
- Pet Adoption compiled by The Badge Archive
- Station Rotation compiled by The Badge Archive
- Meeting Plan at Bluehouse School
- Meeting Plans at DS Brownie Girl Scouts
- Meeting Plan at Earn Brownie Try-Its Blog
- PDF Meeting Plan from GSRV (River Valley) – Archived Copy of PDF
- Instructions (1-5 of 5 posts) from GSCO Blog
- Slideshow on Google Docs from GSNWGL – Archived Copy of PPT
- Virtual Meeting Plan w/Video from GSHPA – Archived Copy of PDF
- Buy Printable Meeting at Teachers Pay Teachers for Growing Girl Scout Helpers
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
- Buy Printable Meeting on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Brownies” from GSHS
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Find out what care different pets need
- Keep a pet comfy
- Help a pet stay healthy and safe
- Make a pet feel loved
- Feed a pet
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Cost and Space (Pet Bingo at Store, Vet Office, or Online), AND Pet Space (Cage/Tank Cleaner, Muck Stall, or Pet Bed)
- Mtg 2: Health Issues (Talk to Vet, Help Exercise, or Responsible Outdoors), Pet Play (Game, Toy, or Three Ways they Communicate), AND Feed Pet (Feeding Schedule, Feed Someone Else’s Pet, or Pet Budget)
- VTK Pet Bingo by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Animal Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
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