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Marine rescues giant dog who loves parties and people clothes

Marine veteran rescues giant dog who loves parties and people clothes

January 30, 2023Dog tales

Lawrence is a man who tends to keep to himself. That all changed when he rescued a giant …

Army family gives dog traumatized by abandonment a loving home

Army family gives dog traumatized by abandonment a loving home

January 9, 2023Dog tales

After the passing of her senior pup Amy longed for the comfort of a canine companion. The Army …

Goofy Pit Bull named after football legend is Navy veteran's new first mate

Goofy Pit Bull named after football legend is Navy veteran’s new first mate

November 14, 2022Dog tales

Jason hails from New England and has always loved sports. So it was no surprise that a hometown …

Marine veteran chooses chronically homeless Pit Bull as newest challenge

Marine veteran chooses chronically homeless Pit Bull as newest challenge

September 25, 2022Dog tales

Chip was a chronically homeless Pit Bull mix waiting for his hero in an upstate New York animal …

Fate plays a hand in lives of long term shelter dog and war weary veteran

Fate plays a hand in lives of long term shelter dog and war weary veteran

April 4, 2022Dog tales, Mental health

Fate drew Angela to a long and distinguished career in the Army. Finding fulfilling work in the civilian …

Lonely Air Force veteran finds renewed purpose with special needs senior cat

Lonely Air Force veteran finds renewed purpose with special needs senior cat

March 7, 2022Cat tales, Mental health

Barbara did not intend to adopt a pet when she made an unplanned visit to her local animal …

Senior dog teaches Marine veteran that laughter is the best medicine

Senior dog teaches Marine veteran that laughter is the best medicine

January 17, 2022Dog tales

Melinda was grieving the loss of her family pets. But the Marine Corps veteran would learn that laughter …

Fate and faith bond abused rescue dog and retired Navy veteran

Fate and faith bond abused rescue dog and retired Navy veteran

September 13, 2021Dog tales

Skip was adrift after his family dog was laid to rest. But fate and faith put a rescue …

Widower Coast Guard veteran gets 'new purpose in life' with rescue dog

Widower Coast Guard veteran gets new purpose in life with rescue dog

July 26, 2021Dog tales

John knows a few things about loneliness. After losing his wife of more than four decades he got …

Special needs pup wins dog-shaped place in heart of retired Air Force veteran

Special needs pup wins dog-shaped place in heart of retired Air Force veteran

April 27, 2021Dog tales

Kip has rarely been without a dog in his life. So perhaps it was fate when he met …

Former Army flight medic and lifelong caregiver rescues dog who nurtures him in return

Former Army flight medic and lifelong caregiver rescues dog who nurtures him in return

April 19, 2021Dog tales

Jim has cared for others his entire life. So it seems just that the former flight medic rescued …

Navy veteran who sailed the world makes room in his heart and home for a peppy petite pup

Navy veteran who sailed the world makes room in his heart and home for a peppy petite pup

March 15, 2021Dog tales

Over the course of more than 20 years in the Navy Robert saw the world. Yet it was …

Coastie on a lifelong mission to save others rescues pair of hooligan hounds

Coastie on a lifelong mission to save others rescues pair of hooligan hounds

March 1, 2021Dog tales

After Joe nearly lost his life as a child he dedicated himself to saving others. One day that …

Sweet sounds of sibling cats fills retired Navy veteran's empty nest

Sweet sounds of sibling cats fills retired Navy veteran’s empty nest

November 17, 2020Cat tales

Grief and silence shadowed Alexandra as her once-bustling home became an empty nest. So the Navy veteran adopted …

Iraq war veteran and senior shelter dog both get second chance through adoption

Iraq war veteran and senior shelter dog both get second chance through adoption

June 15, 2020Dog tales

Willow was a senior shelter dog who had been surrendered by her family to a Baltimore animal control. …

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**Application window for Hairy's adoption closes t **Application window for Hairy's adoption closes today May 31!!**

This amazing Dog In Residence at @bobbyhotel is ready to check out of the hotel forever and into a loving home with a veteran living within 40-driving miles of our partners @NashvilleHumane! 

Click the link in our bio to apply. Hurry; Hairy's waiting!

Gratitude to @todayinnashville for sharing Hairy's need. 🥰

#adoptdontshop #nashville #nashvilletn #teamrwb #petsforvets #dogtraining #traineddog #adoptashelterdog #adoptashelterpet #nashvillehumaneassociation #petsforpatriots #bobbyhotel
Thank you for your service, Keisha, and for being Thank you for your service, Keisha, and for being a hero to a pet in need!

Keisha serves in the Army National Guard and just added two year-old Toby to her pack. Thanks to our partners @bmorehumane Toby's adoption fee was waived, and this big pup's 'welcome home' gift card and year of post-adoption follow up are generously sponsored by a grant we received from @veteransunitedfoundation ...woot!!

#army #armystrong #armynationalguard #nationalguard #femaleveteran #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterdog #adoptashelterpet #hounds #houndsofinstagram #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #petsforvets #baltimore
On Memorial Day we reflect upon the men and women On Memorial Day we reflect upon the men and women who died while serving in the United States armed forces - and give gratitude and comfort to our Gold Star families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

The holiday is not about the sales, the barbecues, the day off from work. But that our lives as we know them were made possible in large part by brave souls who died in service, please pause from whatever you are doing today to remember that freedom is not free - and while all veterans give some, some have given all.

#memorialday #memorialday2023 #honorthefallen #honorvets #freedom #freedomisntfree #freedomisnotfree #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard #goldstarfamilies #ultimatesacrifice #somegaveall
**THIS** is what rescued looks like/sounds like: **THIS** is what rescued looks like/sounds like:

"She has been such a joy to me. She loves me and I love her. Thank you assisting me with giving her a forever home." ~ Lisa, Army veteran, on her one-year adoption anniversary to Nala.

The now 8 year-old cat was in the care of our partners @phillypaws which waives adoption fees for veterans in our program. Please consider older pets when you adopt; they have so much joy to give!

#adoptaseniorcat #adoptaseniorpet #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #catsofig #rescuecatsofinstagram #rescuecat #armyveteran #femaleveteran #armystrong #philadelphia
Pets for Patriots alums Chadwick (black dog) and 1 Pets for Patriots alums Chadwick (black dog) and 12 year-old Bowser (brown dog) on a little @petsmart shopping spree!

Bowser was adopted in 2012 and is now battling terminal cancer. His mom and dad tell us that his diagnosis doesn't stop Bowser from enjoying life to the fullest, whether that's shopping with brother Chadwick, visiting the beach, or ending the day with a nice puppacino!

#caninecancer #adoptdontshop #seniorpets #seniorpetsofig #seniordogsofinstagram #twoisbetterthanone #shoppingspree #sandiego #dogsonthebeach
Zinger's ship just came in when Sonia, active duty Zinger's ship just came in when Sonia, active duty Navy, saw this precious 2 year-old pupper and said, "Let's sail away."

Another great adoption through our partners @chesapeakehumane - and made possible thanks to a generous grant from our friends at @veteransunitedfoundation ...anchors aweigh! ⚓

#cutedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #adoptashelterdog #navyveteran #femaleveteran #navy #navylife #chesapeakeva #muttsrule #muttsofinstagram
There's just something about Hairy! For the past y There's just something about Hairy!
For the past year this handsome hound has been the resident dog ambassador at @bobbyhotel where he's been a guest favorite, greeting all visitors (2- and 4-legged alike). 

Now it's Hairy's time to check out of the hotel and into the home of a U.S. veteran living within a 40-mile driving distance to our partners @nashvillehumane.

Application deadline is Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

What you should know about Hairy:
❤ Loves frolicking in the yard and working on his frisbee-catching skills
❤ Adores car rides - a great travel buddy!
❤ Visits to the beach? Yes, please!
❤ Expert snuggler, couch curler-upper
❤ Active household that loves adventure - a must!
❤ Good with both dogs and cats...furreal!

Veterans living within 40 driving miles of our partners Nashville Humane Association must apply both to the shelter and Pets for Patriots by Monday, May 31. Hurry for Hairy!

Apply to NHA: https://nashvillehumane.org/news/nha-pets/hairy/

Apply to PFP: https://pfp.care/adopt

Stay tuned in the coming weeks to meet Hairy's new humans! P.S. Click the link in our bio to learn more about this exciting 'Hotel to Home' partnership!
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