Patriot interview: Jason and Floyd

ClosedDeadline: 05/19/2014

Story Details

Background:

Jason is an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan. In January 2014 he adopted a large Retriever/curly-coated Boxer mix renamed from Chase to Floyd Cleveland. Floyd was adopted through our partnership with the Humane Society of Indianapolis. We already have a few pictures of Jason, his wife Bekah and Floyd, but please ask him to send any additional ones either through our Contact page, or to patriot@petsforpatriots.org.

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:

Thanks! Floyd has been an amazing addition to our family! We could not have asked for a better dog, and we are very thankful for the help we received from Pets For Patriots in order to get him and provide for him. Floyd was an adopted pet that was returned due to financial hardship. He came to us trained with basic commands and house broken, but he still has that puppy fun and excitement to him. We are having a blast getting to know him and growing that wonderful bond with man's best friend. I attached a couple of pictures.