Patriot interview: George and Bobby

ClosedDeadline: 10/27/2014

Story Details

Background:

George is an Army veteran who served during the Liberation of Kuwait, Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom and other major conflicts. In June 2004 he adopted Bobby, a then 10 year-old Bichon Frise, through our partnership with Humane Society of the Huron Valley.

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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