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Schools, Scouts & youth groups

Learn something. Make something. Help a Paw.

One 45-minute mission. One shelter animal. A whole group of kids helping that animal get noticed, with a grown-up leading the way.

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A class holding letters for shelter pets
A Pen Pals for Paws class mission

Started by a kid,
for kids.

Pick a mission

Every kid can help a Paw.

WRITE

Pen Pals for Paws™.

A Dear Future Family™ letter in the animal's voice.

CREATE

Art for Paws™.

A portrait or poster that helps people notice the animal.

SPEAK

Voice for Paws™.

A voice-only recording, 20 seconds or less.

SERVE

Shelter service projects.

A supply drive or thank-you cards, based on what the shelter needs.

Free Group Leader Kit

Everything a teacher, den leader, or co-op parent needs to run one 45-minute mission: a session plan, a first-names-only sign-in sheet, a service hours log, Cub Scout and Girl Scout guides, and a group certificate.

Cub Scouts holding their Kids for Paws shelter animal projects outdoors.
Cub Scouts helping Paws

Made for Scout meetings too.

Cub Scouts

A mission can be the service project for adventures from Lion to Arrow of Light, like Bear Paws for Action and Arrow of Light Citizenship.

Girl Scouts

A mission can support Brownie Pets, Cadette Animal Helpers, and Senior Voice for Animals, plus Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award projects.

Your den or troop leader decides what counts. Kids for Paws is not affiliated with or endorsed by Scouting America or Girl Scouts of the USA.

Who can join

More than a classroom. One shared purpose.

Public & private schoolsHomeschool familiesHomeschool co-opsScout packs & troops4-H groupsLibrariesCampsFaith-based youth groups

How it works

The child creates. The grown-up coordinates.

  1. 1

    An adult leader requests a mission.

  2. 2

    Kids for Paws provides verified animal information and activity guidance.

  3. 3

    Children create without adding private contact information.

  4. 4

    The adult reviews and submits the group’s work.

Start from home

Turn curiosity into compassion.

Choose a Paw, learn one verified detail, and let your child respond through writing, art, voice, or service.

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