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Patriot story: Bradley and Moe

ClosedDeadline: 03/16/2015

Story Details

Background:

Bradley is a Navy veteran who adopted Moe in November 2014 through our partnership with Humane Society of Tampa Bay, a then six-year old Chihuahua mix.
  • Assignment goal is to synthesize the information provided by the member patriot into a compelling story
  • It is not necessary to tell the veteran's story in the order that s/he provided the information unless that is the best way to tell the story
  • It is not necessary to use all the quotes provided
  • You may make minor adjustments to the quotes only to correct for grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.
  • Punctuation always resides inside the quote marks, e.g., "like this," and not "like this",
  • Close the story with a compelling call to action or question based upon the story's narrative and place in italics at the end, e.g., What are you more willing and able to do now that you have a pet in your life?

Quotes:

Pet's Name
Moe
A little about me
Working in utilty industry in the IT field.
My military experiences
I served nine years in the US Navy from 1978-1987 on various east coast ships as an electronics technician.
My most memorable experience from my time in service
The bonds formed during my service have continued beyond my enlistment and I stay in touch with some of my former shipmates to this day. That brotherhood and watching out for one another is truly unique.
Why I chose to adopt a pet
I feel adopting is a way for both adopter and pet to enrich each others lives .
Why I chose to adopt through Pets for Patriots
I connected with the veterans aspect plus appreciate the fact that some of the pets are harder to place and may have top live in shelters or euthanized. They all have so much to offer but need a chance
How my honorably adopted pet has changed my life
Moe has been a steady faithful companion and always happy to be with me! He cheers me up and has touched lives of those around me!
What I love most about my new pet friend
His eagnerness to go on new adventures he also likes to sleep in my arms so that is a comforting feeling
What I would tell other veterans or service members who might be thinking about adopting through Pets for Patriots
Moe has changed my life for the better and I am so glad and feel fortunate for the bonds formed
In November: Moe and I are getting along quite well .a perfect companion and good friend. We are getting used to each other and adjusted to the new friendship.We enjoy chasing balls at the nearby dog park. Then home for a quick nap.