Patriot interview: Jaree, Roxy + Neptune

He adopted two dogs through our program. Adoption date:  11/2021 Roxy; 12/2021 Neptune. Pet details: Both mixed breed dogs. Roxy was heartworm positive when he adopted her. Branch of service: Marine veteran Location: Georgia Shelter and link to webpage: LifeLine at DeKalb County Animal Services, http://petsforpatriots.org/partners/lifeline-at-dekalb-county-animal-services/  

Pet's name
	Neptune / Roxy
A little about me
	Atlanta , GA. Disabled Veteran who has Epilepsy. Dogs help me relax and be calm, which prevents seizures.
My military experiences
	Marine Corps
My most memorable experience from my time in service
	Shooting range
Why I chose to adopt a pet
	Family and medical purposes to relieve anxiety
Why I chose to adopt through Pets for Patriots
	Great program and benefits
How my adopted pet has changed my life
	Great for epilepsy and teaching autistic child emotion and responsibilities
What I love most about my new pet friend
	Sweet and affectionate
What I would tell other veterans who might be thinking about adopting through Pets for Patriots
	Great thing to do

She (Roxy) had heart worms, so we have just been keeping her calm and rested while she recovers from surgery. She seems back to normal now and seems to be doing well and happy here with my family. My kids love her as well. It’s our first family dog, so it’s been a great experience so far.