Patriot interview: Andrew and Nikita
ClosedDeadline: 05/18/2015
Story Details
Background:
Andrew currently serves in the Army National Guard, and previously deployed to Afghanistan. In December 2014 Andrew adopted Nikita, a then nine year-old German Short-haired Pointer, through our partnership with Texas GSP Rescue.
Interview should cover:
- Brief background of military experience: when/why entered the military, any memorable moments/events
- Prior experience having a pet; why member decided to adopt a pet at this time
- Why member decided to adopt through Pets for Patriots
- Why member chose his/her pet in particular
- How the pet has helped him/her
- Member's experience with Pets for Patriots
- What s/he would say to another veteran who is considering adopting a companion pet
- If s/he is using our local veterinary partner: anything to add about experiences with them
- Anything else that naturally arises through the course of the interview
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