Patriot interview: Damian and Bella

Background:

Damian served in the Navy, and in November 2013 adopted a large, one year-old Dalmatian mix named Bella (originally named Perdita) through our partnership with the Washington Humane Society. NOTE TO WRITER: Best time for Damian to be interviewed is 4-5pm EST.

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.

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