Patriot interview: Timothy and Melanie
ClosedDeadline: 09/29/2014
Story Details
Background:
Timothy is a disabled Vietnam veteran who served in the Marine Corps and received the Purple Heart. In March 2014, he honorably adopted Melanie, a then four year-old Great Pyrenees, through our partnership with the Humane Society of West Michigan.
Note to Susan/writer: once scheduled, please call home number unless otherwise requested.
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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