Patriot interview: Christopher and Dover
ClosedDeadline: 04/14/2014
Story Details
Background:
Christopher is an Army veteran. In December, 2013 he honorably adopted Dover, a then two year-old Jack Russel Terrier, through our partnership with the Loudon County Animal Shelter. This was our first adoption through this partnership; the shelter waives adoption fees for our members.
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/ **We already have pictures of Christopher and Dover, but would love at least one more of him with the dog if possible**
Contact information and email introduction will be provided to writer who claims this story.
Quotes:
A little about me | |
i am combat veteran who was stationed at fort stewart i am currently in knoxville, tn i lost my original campanion animal on halloween of 2013 he was murdered by a very twisted individual and then was trying to find me another companion animal and ran across pets for patriots | |
My military experiences | |
two tours to iraq served from april of 2007 to march 2011 at fort stewart ga basic training was in fort knox ky i was active army | |
My most memorable experience from my time in service | |
basic training because i was in the best shape of my life and i met some of the best friends in the world in basic training | |
Why I chose to adopt a pet | |
because adoption is a better option then buying from a breeder because the pets in adoption facilities need love too and a lot of people don't care enough about them | |
Why I chose to adopt through Pets for Patriots | |
because it was the best way to go about getting a campanion on a military vetaran budget | |
How my honorably adopted pet has changed my life | |
he has been by my side since the moment i got my lil man | |
What I love most about my new pet friend | |
that he is always where i am | |
What I would tell other veterans or service members who might be thinking about adopting through Pets for Patriots | |
definately do it they are great people and it is a great program |