GSEM Silver Award Project Catalog

Little Free Dog House

Project Details: Inspired by Little Lending Libraries, Girl Scouts from Troop 4820 decided to take that idea and apply it to dog toys. The Cadettes worked together to plan, design and construct a Little Free Dog House, and placed it within their community. The Little Free Dog House allows pet owners to place dog toys within a box for others to take for their pets or leave behind gently used toys. By creating this system, the Girl Scouts were able to minimize waste and prevent nearby waterways from getting polluted with old toys. The Girl Scouts will continue to monitor their project and ensure the Little Free Dog House remains stocked.

Silver Award Team: Troop 4820

Issue: New dog toys are being discarded after minimal use, contributing to environmental pollution. Root Cause: People often find new dog toys and are unaware of the ways to properly dispose of unused toys. Target Audience: Pet owners who can’t afford dog toys, as well as local waterways. Sustainability: Dog owners will see a toy their dog likes and will take it while other people donate the toys their dogs didn’t take a liking to, in order to make it self-sustaining.