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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