Girl Scouts unveils first-ever cookies for dogs: What to know about Patch Pals

Published September 9, 2026 5:01 PM EDT

FILE - Dog poses with a box of Girl Scouts' Patch Pals. (Girl Scouts of the USA) 

Dogs across the United States are about to get an extra special treat, courtesy of the Girl Scouts.

Patch Pals

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Beginning on Jan. 12, 2027, Girl Scouts of the USA will start selling its first-ever cookies for dogs.

Dubbed Patch Pals, the cookies will come in the shape of patches similar to those earned by Girl Scouts.

The cookies will be blueberry muffin-flavored and will only be sold online.

FILE - A box of Patch Pals next to a box of Sparkables. (Girl Scouts of the USA) 

Girl Scouts also unveils Sparkables

In addition to the dog treats, Girl Scouts of the USA is introducing Sparkables, the organization’s first allergy-friendly cookie.

Cookie flavors will include Thin Mints, Samoas, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties and Tagalongs. 

Sparkables are made in a facility designed to avoid nine major allergens, including eggs, dairy, peanuts, wheat, tree nuts and sesame, the Girl Scouts said. They will also be sold online only.

The Source: Information for this article was taken from a Girl Scouts of the USA press release posted on their website on Sept. 8, 2026. This story was reported from San Jose. 

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