Kids & Family
Brandon Girl Scout Received Coveted Gold Award
Laila is preparing for disaster one pet at a time.
BRANDON, FL — This initiative is brought to you by a Girl Scout Ambassador, to obtain the highest award available, the Gold Award. Laila, of Troop 716, has served our community as a Girl Scout for 13 years.
Laila, a High School Senior, partnered with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to create Disaster Kits for cats and dogs. These Disaster Kits will be given to adopting pet parents, and especially benefit those who are elderly or lower income.
As pet owners, we have a responsibility to ensure the well-being and safety of our pets. This includes protecting them from harm, illness, and danger. Disasters can be dangerous and traumatizing for pets. Familiarity with emergency procedures and having essential supplies can provide comfort and reduce stress for both pets and pet parents.
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Laila researched animal essentials in the event of an emergency, where pet parents may be required to leave their homes during a hurricane, flood, or other natural disaster. Each Disaster Kit includes an informational Pet Disaster Preparedness guide and all your pet essentials for cats or dogs during an emergency. Each Pet Disaster Kit includes a food and water bowl, pet food, a water bottle, a first aid kit, a leash or collar, toys, and a Kit Checklist for pet parents.
Laila sends out a special “thank you” to all the donors who have contributed to the Pet Disaster Kits. Thank you to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for partnering with the Girl Scouts to distribute Pet Disaster Kits to the community!
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Fossil Valley congratulates Laila for completing her Gold Award! We wish you the best of luck as you pursue your dreams and step into the world as a young woman of courage, confidence, and character. As Laila bridges from Ambassador to Adult she will begin college next fall where she plans to study to become a veterinarian.
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable. Through pursuing the Gold Award, Girl Scouts change the world by tackling issues they are passionate about to drive lasting change in their communities and beyond while they learn essential skills that will prepare them for all aspects of life. As a bonus, the Gold Award opens doors to a variety of scholarships, preferred admission tracks for college, strong networking, and amazing career opportunities, and much more.