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Service Project: Designing ‘Adopt Me’ Bandanas

Looking for a creative service project? Why not design pet-sized bandanas and donate them to a local shelter? Wearing a colorful bandana is a wonderful way for shelter animals to get noticed by potential adopters, so you’ll really be helping animals if you decide to donate them to a local shelter.

Getting Started:

Materials Needed 
- Colored markers (fabric markers work the best, but don’t use washable markers)
- Solid-color bandanas: The size will vary based on dog or cat. The bandana should be folded once in a triangle and must be able to tie completely around the dog’s or cat’s neck. You can also find special doggie-sized triangle bandanas online.

Instructions 
- Place the folded bandana on the table. Draw only on the side that faces up.

- Your goal is to get the animals who wear these bandanas noticed—and therby get adopted--so your bandanas should be colorful and fun. It’s a good idea to include some words or phrases on your bandanas. Some are listed below, or you can make up your own.

Some examples of phrases for your bandanas:
Adopt Me!
Shelter Dogs are Cool! or Shelter Cats are Cool!
I’ll Be Your Best Friend!
Help Me Find A Home!!

- When finished decorating your bandana, lie it flat for a minute to make sure that your design doesn’t smear.  

Where to Donate:
You can find a shelter near you at www2.aspca.org/findashelter. 

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