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Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang are lending a hand, and paw, to help out our four-legged friends. Leave it to man’s best friend to be the animal’s best friend, too.
SCOOBY JUST N E EDS ON E MORE MEMB ER OF HIS PAC K—YOU! In this toolkit you’ll learn how to get tails wagging with pet walks and volunteer opportunities. So let’s get started–together, we’ll not only make a Paw-sitive difference, we’ll #DooGood. SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera. (s18)
FACT SHEET Let’s be best friends to the animals. Loving animals is a nobrainer. And we can all be as good of friends to our animals as Shaggy is to Scooby. Animal welfare is about developing and maintaining a healthy relationship between humans and animals. People with animals in their care have a duty to treat them responsibly and with compassion.
According to the Farm Animal Welfare Council in the UK, there are five freedoms of animal welfare agreed upon across the US and Europe.
Animals In Entertainment: Animals are removed from their natural habitat and confined to cages. They are trained to perform unnatural behaviors for amusement.
Freedom from hunger and thirst. Animals should always have access to clean water and healthy food.
Factory Farming: 99% of animals raised for food live on factory farms, which are focused on making money and being efficient. Factory farms do not prioritize the living conditions of the animals and may keep them housed in small cages where they are unable to move freely.
Freedom from discomfort. For example, many people argue that cows and chickens that are part of agriculture are put into discomfort by how they are housed in large numbers with other cows or chickens, or they are kept in tight places. Freedom from pain, injury and disease. Freedom to express normal behavior. For example, it is normal behavior for a cat to scratch, even when it is your family’s new couch. Instead of risking injury and pain by declawing the cat, it is in the animal’s best interest to let it be a cat and provide it with alternatives to the couch to scratch. Freedom from fear and distress.
Animal Experimentation: Although is hard to get the exact estimates, at least 115 million animals may be used in experiments worldwide each year to test medicine, cosmetics, soaps, food ingredients and more. Homelessness & Need For Shelter: 6.5 million companion animals enter animal shelters every year. Only 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted each year. SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera. (s18)
Hunting & Poaching: Wildlife is threatened by illegal hunting, trapping and removal of animals’ natural habitat. Organizations worldwide are working in collaboration with governments on new laws to protect animals across a number of areas: in the laboratory, on the farm, in business, at home and in the wild. Across these contexts, humans and animals have a relationships based on respect, compassion and kindness.
Provide pets with healthy food and clean water on a daily basis (not too many Scooby Snacks!). Clean up after your pet! This includes picking up food that falls out of their bowl, cleaning their sleeping area, tidying up their toys and cleaning their droppings. Groom your pet regularly. Depending on the type of animal you have, you may need to bathe them once a week or once a month. Consult with your parents about the frequency with which you should clean your pet. Offer your pet companionship. Depending on your pet, this can include going on walks or playing with toys indoors.
VELMA’s reading list You never know when something you read will help solve a mystery! - Velma
RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE 4-7 YEARS Buddy Unchained, by Daisy Bix: A story from the point of view of Buddy, an abandoned dog who is given a new life when adopted into a caring home. Just For Elephants, by Carol Buckley: An insider’s look into the meaningful friendship between a captive elephant and her caretaker. A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival, by Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery: Bobbi the dog was left behind in New Orleans when her family evacuated because of Hurricane Katrina. She managed to break away from where she was chained to wander the streets where she met Bob Cat. The two of them struggled together until they were saved by a construction worker rebuilding the city. Buddy, The First Seeing Eye Dog, by Eva Moore: A true account of the first seeing eye dog in the United States, a German shepherd named Buddy. RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE 8-12 YEARS Ten True Animal Rescues, by Jeanne Betancourt: A collection of ten true and remarkable stories of animals rescuing humans. The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle, by Major Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery: The story of Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, who had never known the love of a human, having lived off the land with a wild pack of dogs until he found a new pack with Marine Major Brian Dennis and his fellow marines. When the Major is relocated, Nubs sets off on a journey to find his human.
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RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE 8-12 YEARS (Continued) Chicken Soup for Little Souls: A Dog of My Own, by Lisa McCourt and J. Canfield: A story about Ben who adopts a timid dog. Ben helps the dog to overcome its fears by showing patience and giving love to his new pet. Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays, by Peg Kehret: The touching real-life stories of shelter dogs overcoming challenges with the help of caring humans to find loving families. RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE 13-17 YEARS Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls: Billy trained his two dogs to be the finest hunting team in the valley. Glory and victory were coming to them, but sadness waited too. An exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget. The Call of the Wild, by Jack London: The story is set in the Yukon during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush–a period when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel’s central character is a dog named Buck, a domesticated dog living at a ranch in the Santa Clara valley of California. Stolen from his home and sold into the brutal existence of an Alaskan sled dog, he reverts to atavistic traits. Buck is forced to adjust to, and survive, cruel treatments and fight to dominate other dogs in a harsh climate. A Kids’ Guide to Protecting & Caring for Animals--How to Take Action!, by Catheryn Berger Kaye: A hands-on workbook that gives its readers the opportunity to explore the ways they can help address the needs of domestic and wild animals. The Wolfling, by Sterling North: The story of a young boy who befriends a wolf-dog mix. Together, boy and wolf-dog overcome the doubtfulness of his parents and neighbors about Wolf’s suitability as a pet.
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No-Sew Beds & Bowls ZOINKS! NOW THAT’S HOW TO PAMPER A PUP! Show a pet you care by making no-sew pet beds or fun food bowls. This no-sew bed is so easy to make, all you need are a couple of yards of fleece fabric and some stuffing. You can also decorate food bowls with fun and attractive designs. Give these gifts to a pet you know or donate them to a shelter. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? 6.5 million cats and dogs are in the care of animal shelters. Caring for animals comes with lots of responsibility and work. For example, pets require medical care, socialization and stimulation. However, part of the joys of responsible pet ownership include keeping pets safe and comfortable. Show an animal some love by making a no-sew blanket and/ or decorating a pet bowl. SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera. (s18)
WHAT YOU NEED NO-SEW PET BED: 2 yards of fleece fabric per bed 2 pounds of pillow stuffing per bed Scissors Pins DECORATE A FOOD BOWL: Food bowl Materials to decorate the bowl, such as, paint or stickers
HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT! 1. If you are interested in making beds and decorating bowls for a shelter, contact them and ask if they are willing to accept your donation. 2. Get crafty!
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DECORATE THE PET BOWL: a. Gather your bowls that you wish to decorate b. C lean their surfaces with a mild dish soap. Dry completely. c. D ecorate the bowls with fun designs using markers, paint or stickers. d. Let your bowl dry completely. 3. Gather your beds and bowls and give them to your shelter of choice or a pet you know! WHITE BACKGROUND
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS What does it mean to be a responsible pet owner? How else can you show pets that you care? What other ways can you support the welfare of animals?
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Animal Food and Supply Drive KEEP SCOOBY’S FRIENDS FED! Help Scooby’s friends in animal shelters. Provide essential resources for cats, dogs and rabbits in your community. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? For animals worldwide, shortage of supplies and food are major concerns. For example, in the US alone, shelters serve about 6.5 million animals every year. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Unfortunately about 2.7 million animals are put down because shelters cannot serve all of animals that enter. Help provide shelters with needed supplies and services to help sustain the animals in their care and get those pets adopted!
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WHAT YOU NEED Large boxes Material to decorate boxes, such as, markers, construction paper and glitter Device to take pictures and write short descriptions of the animals
HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT! 1. Contact the shelter you want to help and let them know what you are interested in doing. Let them know that you want to host a food and supply drive then, present the items. If they are open to your donation, ask them if there is anything specific they are looking to receive. 2. Decide on the details: Animal Food and Supply Drive a. S et a date range in which you will collect donations. b. G ather and decorate large boxes for the supplies. Check retail stores, schools, or local business for free boxes. c. P ick collection locations for supplies and food around your school and community. 3. Create a flyer, blast social media posts and write emails to let people know what you are doing, who the drive is helping and what goods and supplies you are asking to be donated.
BONUS! If you’d like to do more, offer to present the donated foods and items at a “Doggy Wash Event” where you and a group of volunteers wash dogs, take pictures and write short descriptions of each animal to help advertise the pets available for adoption. 4. Recruit volunteers to help collect the goods and to help during the washing event. You can ask, friends, family and classmates to help. 5. Place collection boxes at chosen locations. 6. Spread the word! Advertise to local businesses, schools, community centers, and libraries. 7. Collect the goods at the end of the drive. 8. Share your donated goods, pictures and short descriptions with the shelter. WHITE BACKGROUND
9. Thank all the volunteers! PROJECT TWO
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS What did you learn about animals and shelters through this project? What other ways can you help animals? How does it make you feel, knowing that you helped animals find their forever homes?
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Doggie treats SNACKS SCOOBY WOULD BE PROUD TO CALL HIS OWN. Make Scooby Snacks for all of Scooby’s friends. Between 5 and 7 million animals enter shelters each year. Animals can become homeless because they are abandoned, lost or never had a home. These strays go to animal shelters to be housed. You can help show them compassion by making and donating doggie treats. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Animal shelters can take in dogs, cats, rabbits and even cows! Shelters rely heavily on the support of volunteers and donations. Help your local shelter by baking treats for dogs in their care. Every little gesture helps!
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WHAT YOU NEED Ingredients for homemade dog treats (see below, or use your own recipe) Plastic bags (to put the treats in) Transportation (to drop the goodies off at the shelter) INGREDIENTS (Makes about 5 dozen) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup brewer’s yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup low-sodium canned chicken stock, plus more for brushing
HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT! 1. Call a local animal shelter and ask if they would be willing to accept your treats. 2. Consider getting other families and friends in your community involved! Send invitations to neighbors or friends and ask them to join you in making and donating doggie treats. 3. Buy ingredients and supplies. 4. Make the dog treats. You can either use the recipe on the next page or one of your own.
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HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT! 5.Cooking instructions: a. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, yeast, and salt. Set aside. b. Place oil in a large bowl. Add stock and flour mixture in three alternating batches, beginning and ending with stock. Mix well. c. O n a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough. Shape biscuits using a dog-bone-shaped cookie cutter or by cutting around a store-bought dog bone with a butter knife.
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6. Turn off oven, leaving door closed. Let dog biscuits stand in oven to dry completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Wrap as a gift, or store in an airtight container at room temperature. 7. Clean up. 8. Donate the treats to the shelter you selected.
d. If desired, you can spell out a message in the dough with a toothpick (wet the toothpick first so it won’t stick). e. T ransfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. f. B ake biscuits for 10 minutes. Brush with stock; rotate baking sheets, and bake 10 minutes more.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS What was the best part of the experience? How else can you help animals in shelters? What volunteer activity would you like to do next?
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Together, there’s no issue we can’t solve. TRACK YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS! Go to ScoobyDooGood.com to download the Doo Good Badge Book and Badge Packs.
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Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang are lending a hand, and paw, to help out our four-legged friends. Leave it to man’s best friend to be the animal’s best friend, too.
SCOOBY JUST N E EDS ON E MORE MEMB ER OF HIS PAC K—YOU! In this toolkit you’ll learn how to get tails wagging with pet walks and volunteer opportunities. So let’s get started–together, we’ll not only make a Paw-sitive difference, we’ll #DooGood. SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera. (s18)
FACT SHEET Let’s be best friends to the animals. Loving animals is a nobrainer. And we can all be as good of friends to our animals as Shaggy is to Scooby. Animal welfare is about developing and maintaining a healthy relationship between humans and animals. People with animals in their care have a duty to treat them responsibly and with compassion.
According to the Farm Animal Welfare Council in the UK, there are five freedoms of animal welfare agreed upon across the US and Europe.
Animals In Entertainment: Animals are removed from their natural habitat and confined to cages. They are trained to perform unnatural behaviors for amusement.
Freedom from hunger and thirst. Animals should always have access to clean water and healthy food.
Factory Farming: 99% of animals raised for food live on factory farms, which are focused on making money and being efficient. Factory farms do not prioritize the living conditions of the animals and may keep them housed in small cages where they are unable to move freely.
Freedom from discomfort. For example, many people argue that cows and chickens that are part of agriculture are put into discomfort by how they are housed in large numbers with other cows or chickens, or they are kept in tight places. Freedom from pain, injury and disease. Freedom to express normal behavior. For example, it is normal behavior for a cat to scratch, even when it is your family’s new couch. Instead of risking injury and pain by declawing the cat, it is in the animal’s best interest to let it be a cat and provide it with alternatives to the couch to scratch. Freedom from fear and distress.
Animal Experimentation: Although is hard to get the exact estimates, at least 115 million animals may be used in experiments worldwide each year to test medicine, cosmetics, soaps, food ingredients and more. Homelessness & Need For Shelter: 6.5 million companion animals enter animal shelters every year. Only 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted each year. SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera. (s18)
Hunting & Poaching: Wildlife is threatened by illegal hunting, trapping and removal of animals’ natural habitat. Organizations worldwide are working in collaboration with governments on new laws to protect animals across a number of areas: in the laboratory, on the farm, in business, at home and in the wild. Across these contexts, humans and animals have a relationships based on respect, compassion and kindness.
Provide pets with healthy food and clean water on a daily basis (not too many Scooby Snacks!). Clean up after your pet! This includes picking up food that falls out of their bowl, cleaning their sleeping area, tidying up their toys and cleaning their droppings. Groom your pet regularly. Depending on the type of animal you have, you may need to bathe them once a week or once a month. Consult with your parents about the frequency with which you should clean your pet. Offer your pet companionship. Depending on your pet, this can include going on walks or playing with toys indoors.
VELMA’s reading list You never know when something you read will help solve a mystery! - Velma
RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE 4-7 YEARS Buddy Unchained, by Daisy Bix: A story from the point of view of Buddy, an abandoned dog who is given a new life when adopted into a caring home. Just For Elephants, by Carol Buckley: An insider’s look into the meaningful friendship between a captive elephant and her caretaker. A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival, by Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery: Bobbi the dog was left behind in New Orleans when her family evacuated because of Hurricane Katrina. She managed to break away from where she was chained to wander the streets where she met Bob Cat. The two of them struggled together until they were saved by a construction worker rebuilding the city. Buddy, The First Seeing Eye Dog, by Eva Moore: A true account of the first seeing eye dog in the United States, a German shepherd named Buddy. RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE 8-12 YEARS Ten True Animal Rescues, by Jeanne Betancourt: A collection of ten true and remarkable stories of animals rescuing humans. The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle, by Major Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery: The story of Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, who had never known the love of a human, having lived off the land with a wild pack of dogs until he found a new pack with Marine Major Brian Dennis and his fellow marines. When the Major is relocated, Nubs sets off on a journey to find his human.
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RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE 8-12 YEARS (Continued) Chicken Soup for Little Souls: A Dog of My Own, by Lisa McCourt and J. Canfield: A story about Ben who adopts a timid dog. Ben helps the dog to overcome its fears by showing patience and giving love to his new pet. Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays, by Peg Kehret: The touching real-life stories of shelter dogs overcoming challenges with the help of caring humans to find loving families. RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE 13-17 YEARS Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls: Billy trained his two dogs to be the finest hunting team in the valley. Glory and victory were coming to them, but sadness waited too. An exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget. The Call of the Wild, by Jack London: The story is set in the Yukon during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush–a period when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel’s central character is a dog named Buck, a domesticated dog living at a ranch in the Santa Clara valley of California. Stolen from his home and sold into the brutal existence of an Alaskan sled dog, he reverts to atavistic traits. Buck is forced to adjust to, and survive, cruel treatments and fight to dominate other dogs in a harsh climate. A Kids’ Guide to Protecting & Caring for Animals--How to Take Action!, by Catheryn Berger Kaye: A hands-on workbook that gives its readers the opportunity to explore the ways they can help address the needs of domestic and wild animals. The Wolfling, by Sterling North: The story of a young boy who befriends a wolf-dog mix. Together, boy and wolf-dog overcome the doubtfulness of his parents and neighbors about Wolf’s suitability as a pet.
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No-Sew Beds & Bowls ZOINKS! NOW THAT’S HOW TO PAMPER A PUP! Show a pet you care by making no-sew pet beds or fun food bowls. This no-sew bed is so easy to make, all you need are a couple of yards of fleece fabric and some stuffing. You can also decorate food bowls with fun and attractive designs. Give these gifts to a pet you know or donate them to a shelter. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? 6.5 million cats and dogs are in the care of animal shelters. Caring for animals comes with lots of responsibility and work. For example, pets require medical care, socialization and stimulation. However, part of the joys of responsible pet ownership include keeping pets safe and comfortable. Show an animal some love by making a no-sew blanket and/ or decorating a pet bowl. SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera. (s18)
WHAT YOU NEED NO-SEW PET BED: 2 yards of fleece fabric per bed 2 pounds of pillow stuffing per bed Scissors Pins DECORATE A FOOD BOWL: Food bowl Materials to decorate the bowl, such as, paint or stickers
HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT! 1. If you are interested in making beds and decorating bowls for a shelter, contact them and ask if they are willing to accept your donation. 2. Get crafty!
c. Draw a faint circle, 4 inches from the edge to guide you as you cut your fringes.
d. C ut fringe around the fabric that is about 1” a. Y ou will need to create two wide and 4” large circles from your fleece long. Stopping right before you hit fabric that are the same size. your guiding line. Make sure you Make the size of the fabric cut through both pieces of fleece about 5 inches larger than the at the same time. size of the bed you wish to create. e. T ie the fringes together, making sure you don’t miss any, otherwise b. P in the two pieces you will have a hole. of fabric together so that they are f. L eave a 10” opening and fill the lying on top of bed with stuffing. each other with the patterned sides g. Finish tying the remaining fringe. facing outward.
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DECORATE THE PET BOWL: a. Gather your bowls that you wish to decorate b. C lean their surfaces with a mild dish soap. Dry completely. c. D ecorate the bowls with fun designs using markers, paint or stickers. d. Let your bowl dry completely. 3. Gather your beds and bowls and give them to your shelter of choice or a pet you know! WHITE BACKGROUND
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS What does it mean to be a responsible pet owner? How else can you show pets that you care? What other ways can you support the welfare of animals?
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Animal Food and Supply Drive KEEP SCOOBY’S FRIENDS FED! Help Scooby’s friends in animal shelters. Provide essential resources for cats, dogs and rabbits in your community. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? For animals worldwide, shortage of supplies and food are major concerns. For example, in the US alone, shelters serve about 6.5 million animals every year. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Unfortunately about 2.7 million animals are put down because shelters cannot serve all of animals that enter. Help provide shelters with needed supplies and services to help sustain the animals in their care and get those pets adopted!
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WHAT YOU NEED Large boxes Material to decorate boxes, such as, markers, construction paper and glitter Device to take pictures and write short descriptions of the animals
HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT! 1. Contact the shelter you want to help and let them know what you are interested in doing. Let them know that you want to host a food and supply drive then, present the items. If they are open to your donation, ask them if there is anything specific they are looking to receive. 2. Decide on the details: Animal Food and Supply Drive a. S et a date range in which you will collect donations. b. G ather and decorate large boxes for the supplies. Check retail stores, schools, or local business for free boxes. c. P ick collection locations for supplies and food around your school and community. 3. Create a flyer, blast social media posts and write emails to let people know what you are doing, who the drive is helping and what goods and supplies you are asking to be donated.
BONUS! If you’d like to do more, offer to present the donated foods and items at a “Doggy Wash Event” where you and a group of volunteers wash dogs, take pictures and write short descriptions of each animal to help advertise the pets available for adoption. 4. Recruit volunteers to help collect the goods and to help during the washing event. You can ask, friends, family and classmates to help. 5. Place collection boxes at chosen locations. 6. Spread the word! Advertise to local businesses, schools, community centers, and libraries. 7. Collect the goods at the end of the drive. 8. Share your donated goods, pictures and short descriptions with the shelter. WHITE BACKGROUND
9. Thank all the volunteers! PROJECT TWO
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ANIMAL FOOD & SUPPLY DRIVE Help An Animal In Need By Donating
dates of collection
All items will be donated to:
name of charity
Donate, Help Animals and #D OO G OOD
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS What did you learn about animals and shelters through this project? What other ways can you help animals? How does it make you feel, knowing that you helped animals find their forever homes?
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PROJECT THREE
Doggie treats SNACKS SCOOBY WOULD BE PROUD TO CALL HIS OWN. Make Scooby Snacks for all of Scooby’s friends. Between 5 and 7 million animals enter shelters each year. Animals can become homeless because they are abandoned, lost or never had a home. These strays go to animal shelters to be housed. You can help show them compassion by making and donating doggie treats. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Animal shelters can take in dogs, cats, rabbits and even cows! Shelters rely heavily on the support of volunteers and donations. Help your local shelter by baking treats for dogs in their care. Every little gesture helps!
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WHAT YOU NEED Ingredients for homemade dog treats (see below, or use your own recipe) Plastic bags (to put the treats in) Transportation (to drop the goodies off at the shelter) INGREDIENTS (Makes about 5 dozen) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup brewer’s yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup low-sodium canned chicken stock, plus more for brushing
HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT! 1. Call a local animal shelter and ask if they would be willing to accept your treats. 2. Consider getting other families and friends in your community involved! Send invitations to neighbors or friends and ask them to join you in making and donating doggie treats. 3. Buy ingredients and supplies. 4. Make the dog treats. You can either use the recipe on the next page or one of your own.
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HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT! 5.Cooking instructions: a. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, yeast, and salt. Set aside. b. Place oil in a large bowl. Add stock and flour mixture in three alternating batches, beginning and ending with stock. Mix well. c. O n a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough. Shape biscuits using a dog-bone-shaped cookie cutter or by cutting around a store-bought dog bone with a butter knife.
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6. Turn off oven, leaving door closed. Let dog biscuits stand in oven to dry completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Wrap as a gift, or store in an airtight container at room temperature. 7. Clean up. 8. Donate the treats to the shelter you selected.
d. If desired, you can spell out a message in the dough with a toothpick (wet the toothpick first so it won’t stick). e. T ransfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. f. B ake biscuits for 10 minutes. Brush with stock; rotate baking sheets, and bake 10 minutes more.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS What was the best part of the experience? How else can you help animals in shelters? What volunteer activity would you like to do next?
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