Pets
This Merit Badge requires 1 session to complete.
The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the Pets merit badge are: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Items in RED - MUST be completed before the session starts to make it possible to complete the merit badge at Pathways to Eagle. Bring proof of completion (item, written work, note, photo, etc.)
- Items in GREEN - Can be completed before the session starts or done during merit badge session.
- Items in BLACK - MUST be ready to demonstrate your knowledge of these requirements during the merit badge session.
Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge.
Download the workbook for the
Pets Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from the U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preparation works or as written work.
Note: Some requirements contain items that fall into more that one category and are listed as the higher category.
1. |
Present evidence that you have cared for a pet for
four months. Get approval before you start. Work
done for other merit badges cannot be used for
this requirement. |
2. |
Write in 200 words or more about the care, feeding, and housing of your pet. Tell some interesting facts about it. Tell why you have this kind of pet. Give local laws, if any, relating to the pet you keep. |
3. |
Show that you have read a book or pamphlet,
approved by your counselor, about your kind of
pet. Discuss with your counselor what you have
learned from what you read. |
4. |
Do ONE of the following: |
a. |
Show your pet in some pet show. |
b. |
Start a friend raising a pet like yours. Help your friend get a good start. |
c. |
Train a pet in three or more tricks or special abilities. |
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The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of "Boy Scout Requirements Book 2025"
Download the workbook for the
Pets Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from, The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
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