Patriot interview: Robert and Trust

ClosedDeadline: 09/15/2014

Story Details

Background:

Robert served in Vietnam in the Army and is one of our original adopters, having saved Trust - a then five year-old Golden Retriever - in March, 2011 through our partnership with County of San Diego Department of Animal Services. At the time, Bob and Trust lived in San Diego, but have since moved to Boston. He has maintained a close relationship with us since prior to adopting Trust.

This is the original story we wrote about Bob and Trust, and this a letter from a fellow veteran and lifelong friend.

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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