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Patriot interview: Paul and Cleo

ClosedDeadline: 03/23/2015

Story Details

Background:

Paul is active duty Navy. In January 2014 he adopted Cleo, a then two year-old white domestic short haired mix cat, through our partnership with Virginia Beach SPCA. Paul was recently relocated by the military to Florida. 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
Please remind the member to send pictures of himself/herself and the pet; the story cannot be published without them: https://www.petsforpatriots.org/contact-us/ Contact information and email introduction will be provided to writer who claims this story.

Quotes:

Paul's wife in March 2014: Cleo is the very best cat. She functions much like a dog, in that she rolls over so you can scratch her belly and she follows me EVERYWHERE. She is a joy in my life, and has made our transition into this deployment just a little easier. She is such a snuggly cat.