Just four girls strong, this troop was quick to choose a subject they were all passionate about—helping animals. After a trip to the Montclair Animal Shelter, the girls voted to focus their project on making pet toys from re-usable materials. With some research, the Juniors chose some simple home-made toys suitable for cats and dogs. And then the collecting of their pet supplies began: bag after bag of old t-shirts, socks, fleece blankets, toilet paper rolls, and plastic water bottles.
The troop crafted posters and presentations to promote how all people can help provide love and care for pets and animals living in shelters. Over the course of six weeks, the girls ran workshops at three locations, including the Verona Green Fair, Verona Community Pool, and Verona Summer Playground. At each event, the Juniors set up a table, explained the purpose of the activity, and taught children how to make pet toys and soft mats to take home or donate. In July, the girls visited the Montclair Animal Shelter and Cameron Animal Hospital in Montclair and donated their home-made pet toys, completing the requirements for their Bronze Award: Animal Love. 
