Girl Scouts Launch First-Ever Cookie for Dogs
Patch Pals, a blueberry muffin-inspired treat for dogs, debuted at Oregon Humane shelters in Portland and Salem.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Dogs
Local Girl Scouts introduced Patch Pals, the first Girl Scout Cookie made specifically for dogs, to shelter dogs at Oregon Humane's Portland and Salem locations. The soft-baked, chewy treats are shaped like Girl Scout patches representing Community, Exploration, and Play.
Why it matters
The launch highlights the Girl Scouts' commitment to animals and giving back to their communities across Oregon. It offers residents a new way to support shelter dogs through the iconic cookie brand.
Patch Pals are soft-baked and blueberry muffin-inspired, and will be sold exclusively through online ordering starting January 12, 2027, or when local Girl Scout Cookie season begins, whichever comes first. Pricing and order volume details were not announced at the introduction.
The players
Girl Scouts of Oregon
The regional council of the Girl Scouts organization, which runs youth programs and the annual cookie sale across Oregon communities.
Oregon Humane Society
A Portland-based animal welfare nonprofit that operates shelters and adoption programs for dogs and cats throughout the Portland and Salem areas.
The details
Local Girl Scouts brought Patch Pals to shelter dogs at Oregon Humane's Portland and Salem locations, where the dogs were introduced to the treats during the event. The cookies are shaped like patches representing Girl Scouts, Community, Exploration, and Play.
Timeline
Last week: Patch Pals introduced to shelter dogs at Oregon Humane's Portland and Salem locations.
January 12, 2027: Patch Pals online ordering becomes available, or earlier when local cookie season begins.
Culture Shift
Patch Pals extends the Girl Scout Cookie program, which has been sold annually since 1917, into a product for dogs, reflecting the growing place of pets in family life. It marks a departure from the program's traditional human-focused cookie lineup.
Oregon residents can support shelter dogs by ordering Patch Pals online beginning January 12, 2027, or when local Girl Scout Cookie season starts. Buyers should expect the treats to be available only through online ordering rather than at booth sales.
The takeaway
Pet owners looking to share treats with their dogs can check ingredient labels and portion sizes before feeding any baked goods. Supporting local shelters through community fundraisers is a simple way to help dogs awaiting adoption.
Further reading
Explore more dog news and care tips to see how Oregon shelters and families are supporting pets in their communities.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Portland Tribune.
