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
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.