Here's some more about Girl of the Year 2025 Summer's story, from the Why Summer Matters page:
"Summer McKinny, 2025 Girl of the Year, is a dog lover and baker who turns her two passions into a business of her own. She starts a dog-walking and treat-making business and wants to donate some of her profits to the shelter where she adopted her dog, Crescent. To earn even more money for the shelter, Summer enters a local youth entrepreneur fair in hopes of winning a cash prize. But when a feisty feline named Fettuccine joins the family, Summer has to put business on the back burner and help the animals in her home get along."
These themes are explored in Summer's story:
Working through obstacles: When Summer decides to add homemade dog treats to her business model, she starts making more money. She also has more to do! And when Fettuccine moves in, everyone has to learn how to get along. Summer shows girls how to solve problems with creativity, empathy, and logic. She thinks through each issue, considers the people (and animals) her decisions affect, gets advice from the adults she trusts, and makes informed decisions.
Treating pets and people as individuals: When Fettuccine moves in, Summer discovers that living with a cat is not the same as living with a dog. And as she takes on new clients, Summer finds that every dog has different needs. By taking her time to get to know each individual animal, she creates stronger bonds. (Psst . . . this works with people, too!)
Being patient: When Summer gets an idea, she goes for it, but she can get frustrated when it doesn’t turn out the way she planned or when obstacles appear. Working with animals teaches Summer patience and rewards her with trust and friendship.
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