Member patriot story: Karen and Chloe
ClosedDeadline: 04/20/2012
Story Details
Background:
Karen is a Marine Corps veteran who honorably adopted Chloe, a seven year-old dog, from the Lake City-Columbia County Humane Society in Lake City, Florida. She has no email; all contact, including scheduling her interview, must take place by phone. Beth will provide contact information for the writer claiming this assignment. Pictures to be taken on-site by Ted (military outreach volunteer who lives in the area).
Interview should cover:
- Brief background of military experience: when/why entered the military, any memorable moments/events
- Prior experience having a pet; why she decided to adopt
- Why she decided to adopt through Pets for Patriots
- Why she chose Chloe in particular
- How Chloe has helped her; how has her life changed for the better
- What she likes best about Chloe
- Her experience with our organization
- What she would say to another veteran who is considering adopting a companion pet
- Anything else that naturally arises through the course of the interview
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