Paws for Smiles is my Girl Scout Gold Award. I'm adopting a dog from my local humane society, and training him or her to be a therapy dog. It's a really exciting project, and something I'm passionate about.
I chose this project for a few reasons. One, I love dogs. Two, my little brother has spina bifida and is in a wheelchair. He goes to a school for people with developmental disabilities and is in the hospital a lot. While being in the hospital isn't fun for him, he loves having the dogs come and visit him. They brighten his day so much. They come and visit his school too. There used to be one who would come regularly, but he hasn't heard from her in a few years. I want to give people that happiness. I've seen it firsthand, and it can really make a difference in someone who is in the hospital or in a nursing home. Dogs truly are man's best friend, even if the dog isn't owned by that person.
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