Really wanting this dog!

I've been thinking about the dachshund a lot lately.. Her name is Licorice, if I haven't said that before. Anyway, I really want her. I haven't met her yet, but for some reason, I can just feel it... She'd be perfect. I still have to call Peggy, and then maybe I can set up a time to go meet Licorice.. I'm going to call Peggy tomorrow sometime, and hopefully get a meeting set up with her early next week. And Sharon, as well. Apparently, Sharon knows Licorice...

Now we're getting somewhere!

I had a meeting with Kristina today. She gave me all the contact info for her three friends, and hopefully I'll be in contact with them tomorrow. I may not get to meet with them until next week, but that's ok. They all sound like they'll be VERY helpful, and I'm extremely excited to meet them! I also have the name of a certifier to talk to.
As for the fundraising issue, we decided that with the money I'm putting towards it (all my christmas and birthday money), the $50 the troop is giving me, and the money I'll get from selling cookies, I should have enough. I also have a friend who said he's willing to help out if needed. :)
Kristina also said she has a dog I may be interested in.. I'm going to talk to Peggy and Sharon first, and then consider meeting the dog. It's a black and white longhaired dachshund.
And to all of you out there reading this, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
PS- If anyone is wondering about Stormy, I'm not getting her. I'm not sure what happened to her, but she is not on the website anymore.  Hopefully she went to a good home!

Reply to proposal forms!

Well, I got a reply today! They like my idea. But not how I'm fundraising. Apparently it does not comply with GSUSA and council rules. So, I have to change that. But then I should be ready to go! I am going to email Kristina tonight to see what she thinks about what they said. Maybe she'll have some ideas...

Making progress

Got a meeting set up with my project advisor today! Tomorrow night at 5. Yay! That means I can get my forms signed and sent in, and kristina has talked to one of her therapy dog friends for me. I'm really excited to do this project, and she is too, so hopefully it will work out really good!

Havent gotten anywhere..

I haven't really gotten to do anything on my gold award lately! Not good. But I called my project advisor today to set up a mesting. She didn't answer, so I left her a message and I'm hoping she calls back yet tonight. Let's hope it goes well!

Stormy! (click here)

This is the dog that I REALLY REALLY want.. She's so cute! Her name is Stormy and according to her bio, she could be a really good dog for the job. She's listed as urgent (meaning she's been there a while and needs to get a new home soon), and since I don't have the money right now, I asked my mom (also my troop leader) if we could use troop funds to get her if she is still there by my birthday (January 18th). If, of course, I payed it all back. No specific answer... but maybe meeting her will help. I emailed Kristina to set up a meeting, and hopefully we can go meet Stormy too.

Day two.

Day two of dog-proofing/cleaning my bedroom... It's a BIG job. Yesterday was extremely productive; today I just feel like taking a nap. *sigh* I've given myself til Christmas break to get this done, although part of that depends on whether my parents will cooperate or not. Some stuff has to be moved out, including this antique tv that does nothing but take up space. One of my shelves needs fixed. My desk needs brought it (it's currently in our blue room cuz there's no space for it), I'm completely rearranging everything, and putting a new closet organizer up. Not a small job, but it needs done and I will like my room so much better when it's done. Hopefully I'll get a chance to call Kristina tomorrow. We have a LOT to discuss! I should probably just set up a meeting with her at some point, I have papers for her to sign as well. I've already done so much planning on this project, and I haven't even gotten it approved yet! I have to have the papers in by the 15th and I should hear back by the first. At least, that's what they said. I don't know if I believe them or not...

Paws for Smiles :)

My name is Carrie, and I'm a Girl Scout. Paws for Smiles is my Gold Award project (to learn more on the Girl Scout Gold Award click on post title). Once I get this approved, I'm going to adopt a dog from Wayne County Humane Society. I'll tell you more about the project later, but first I should probly tell you about myself and who I am.
I live in a small town called Dalton, Ohio. I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm in band. I love marching band, and this year I (somehow) got first chair in concert band. I'm also in jazz and pep band. I play saxophone. I have a dog, 4 cats, and a 14 year old brother. I'll be 16 in January. I love music. And dogs! I've been a Girl Scout since I was in Kindergarten, and I've earned both my Bronze and Silver Awards. I like to write, I love to read, and I was a cross country runner for three years until my knees decided they didn't like that anymore. :( I do crew for our school productions. I have a large group of friends that I love to death, and they are there for me through everything. I don't know where I'd be without them!
In order to earn the approximate $500 needed for my project (not including dog supplies), I'm going to hold a dog show. It's still in the planning stages, seeing as I don't even know when it's going to be, where it will be, and what things I will do at it. I'm hoping to earn what I need and more, because this project isn't the cheapest one I could've chosen. I have an amazing project advisor that I worked with for my Silver Award, her name is Kristina and she works at the Humane Society. My mom is my troop leader, and since she lives with me, she's going to have to put up with me constantly running ideas by her to see what she thinks. Kristina has 3 friends that own therapy dogs, and she's going to set me up with them for help. I'm planning on taking classes through the Orrville Pet Spa/Perfect Pooches, which run around $100 each. o.O It'll be worth it.
Watch for updates about how my project is going! I'm really excited to do this and I can't wait to get the new dog. I'm working on completely dog-proofing my room right now.. If you have any useful ideas or would like to donate to my cause, please contact me at carrie_goldaward@yahoo.com.