Paw Scouts FAQs

• How old do I need to be for Paw Scouts?

  • There is no age requirement, however the program is designed for kids that are 4 – 16 year olds where they are old enough to be an active participant in their fosters’ journey, but not quite old enough to participate in other volunteering opportunities!

• What are the details required to complete each achievement?

  • Dog Adoption – for every successful dog adoption (once adoption is finalized)

    Cat Adoption – for every successful cat adoption (once adoption is finalized)

    Toy Time – Make 20 toys for foster dogs or cats and donate to the rescue! Receive a Certificate for the first 40 toys, and a pin for the 60th! Need ideas?  Braided & Square Knot  Crinkle Bottle  41 DIY Projects for Pets 

    Feeding Time – Feed your foster animal every day for 2 straight weeks! Receive a Certificate for the first 2 fosters, and a pin for the 3rd foster you successfully complete this job!

    Exercise Time – Walk or exercise your foster animal every day for 2 straight weeks! Receive a Certificate for the first 2 fosters, and a pin for the 3rd foster you successfully complete this job!

    Potty Pick Up – Pick up after and/or scoop the litter box for your foster animal every day for 2 straight weeks! Receive a Certificate for the first 2 fosters, and a pin for the 3rd foster you successfully complete this job!

    Adoption Event – Attend an adoption event with your foster animal and your parents! Receive a Certificate for the first 2 events you go to, and a pin for the 3rd event!

    Make Blankets – Make 20 blankets for foster dogs or cats and donate to the rescue! Receive a Certificate for the first 40 blankets, and a pin for the 60th! Tie Blanket Instructions

    Bag Food & Treats – Volunteer and bag food and treats, or donate food for foster dogs or cats to the rescue! Receive a Certificate for the first 2 times you volunteer, and a pin for the 3rd! Food Bagging Instructions to do at home and donate!

    Thank You Cards – Write 20 “thank you” cards to be sent to our donors! Receive a Certificate for the first 40 cards you write, and a pin for the 60th!

    Training Class – Receive a pin when you attend a training class with your foster animal, or attend one of the featured training seminars with SHH!

    Whelp/Queen a Litter – Receive a pin when you whelp a litter, which includes fostering a momma animal and her litter!

    More achievements to come!

• Once an achievement is completed, how do I submit it to SHH?

  • We ask that you wait until your foster animal is adopted, and submit all achievements earned for that foster at one time. Parent/Guardian will fill out the Paw Scouts Achievements Form.

• How do I sign up my child(ren) to be a Paw Scout?

  • A registration form needs to be completed per child that is joining the Paw Scouts program. Fill out the Paw Scouts Registration Form!

• How much is the Paw Scouts registration fee and what does it include?

  • There is a one time $25.00 registration fee per Paw Scout that signs up. After enrollment, your Paw Scout will receive their Paw Scouts exclusive backpack, starter kit and instructions on how to participate and reach achievement goals! Certificates and Paw Scout Pins are awarded for specific achievements reached with each foster animal throughout their journey. There may also be birthday bonuses and other rewards offered throughout the program!

• What is expected of me or my Paw Scout after we sign up?
  • You and your Paw Scout(s) can be as involved as you choose to be!  The more involved your Paw Scout is in the care of their foster, the more achievements they will achieve, however there is no participation level required.
• Do we need to be a foster family to participate in the Paw Scouts?
  • No!  While many of the achievements are based on foster-related goals, there are several that do not require a foster animal in the home and there will be more opportunities added in the future.