How's this for a Thursday throwback: two veterans whose adoptions each date back to...2012.
Adam is a retired Marine and four-tour combat veteran who knew the challenges of transitioning from the battlefield to the home front. He was approved into our program in August 2012, but unsure that he was ready for a pet:
"I had not planned on bringing a dog back to my small apartment with me that day. Griz had a different agenda in mind."
That was 10/30/2012.
This year Adam, his lovely wife Tisa, and Griz just celebrated their 14th adoption anniversary.
Naturally Griz has slowed with the passage of time, but still has the most innocent and soulful eyes that first captured Adam's heart so many years ago.
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Randy retired from the Navy and in late October 2012 adopted a Pit Bull named Zena through our program.
Five years later Randy returned to the shelter to add Ferrous Oxide to his family, who kept Zena young with his spirited antics til her eventual passing.
Because we allow our members to have two Pets for Patriots eligible pets at a time—each with full benefits—on Halloween last year Randy decided that Ferrous needed a friend.
Goldie was a then a four year-old brindle beauty, and together with Ferrous takes over every comfortable sofa and lounge chair in their home.
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We're honored that so many long time adopters we serve stay in touch over the years, and many of them choosing to adopt again. When we say our members are part of our family, we mean it.Just ask Adam and Randy.
Visit us at petsforpatriots.org
Adam is a retired Marine and four-tour combat veteran who knew the challenges of transitioning from the battlefield to the home front. He was approved into our program in August 2012, but unsure that he was ready for a pet:
"I had not planned on bringing a dog back to my small apartment with me that day. Griz had a different agenda in mind."
That was 10/30/2012.
This year Adam, his lovely wife Tisa, and Griz just celebrated their 14th adoption anniversary.
Naturally Griz has slowed with the passage of time, but still has the most innocent and soulful eyes that first captured Adam's heart so many years ago.
**
Randy retired from the Navy and in late October 2012 adopted a Pit Bull named Zena through our program.
Five years later Randy returned to the shelter to add Ferrous Oxide to his family, who kept Zena young with his spirited antics til her eventual passing.
Because we allow our members to have two Pets for Patriots eligible pets at a time—each with full benefits—on Halloween last year Randy decided that Ferrous needed a friend.
Goldie was a then a four year-old brindle beauty, and together with Ferrous takes over every comfortable sofa and lounge chair in their home.
**
We're honored that so many long time adopters we serve stay in touch over the years, and many of them choosing to adopt again. When we say our members are part of our family, we mean it.Just ask Adam and Randy.
Visit us at petsforpatriots.org
