Pets for Patriots Takes the Hill at Inaugural Be A Pet’s HeroTM Celebration
Congressional members, veterans, supporters and their pets join May 25 event.
Washington, DC, May 21, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Pets for Patriots, a 501(c)(3) organization connecting at-risk shelter pets with service and veteran members of the United States military, is holding its inaugural Be A Pet’s HeroTM Celebration on May 25 from 6pm-8pm at Washington, DC’s historic Eastern Market.
The celebration is the charity’s first major fundraising event and a signal of its commitment to the District of Columbia metro community, which is home to many service members, veterans and needy pets. Congressional members, staffers, veterans and other supporters of the charity, and their respective pets, will be in attendance. A compelling testimonial from a three-tour Iraq veteran who adopted through Pets for Patriots will be featured in the program.
“We hope that this celebration makes more people aware of the incalculable value that companion pets provide to veterans, service members and their families,” says Beth Zimmerman, founder and executive director. “By connecting these individuals with adult and other at-risk dogs and cats, we’re able to give them a renewed sense of purpose while providing hard-to-place pets a second chance at life.”
To help make pet adoption achievable and affordable, Pets for Patriots recruits local veterinarians who will offer ongoing, discounted care for any eligible pet a member veteran adopts from the organization’s shelter partners. In addition, Pets for Patriots provides its adopters direct financial support towards the purchase of pet food and other basics.
Pets for Patriots is growing its adoption and veterinary partner network in the greater DC metro community; current area partners include:
District of Columbia: Washington Humane Society
Delaware: Delaware Humane Society, Circle Veterinary Clinic
Maryland: Animal Medical Center of Watkins Park, Bay Country Veterinary Hospital, Kenwood Animal Hospital, Prince George’s Animal Hospital
Virginia: Portsmouth Humane Society, Second Chances Dalmatian Rescue, Ballston Animal Hospital, Brentwood Veterinary Clinic
Individuals are welcome to apply from all United States armed forces and at any stage of their careers: active, reserve, retired or veteran, as well as those transitioning to civilian life. Eligible pets must meet one of three criteria: an adult dog or cat (two years and older), dogs over 40 pounds regardless of age, or special needs dogs and cats. Joining Pets for Patriots is entirely free to applicants.
About Pets for Patriots
Pets for Patriots, Inc., is a registered 501(c)(3) charity connecting adult and other at-risk shelter pets with service and veteran members of the United States military. Pets for Patriots is one of the only organizations in the country dedicated to hard-to-place homeless animals and veterans at any stage of their careers, and operates currently in communities across 30 states. The charity is a proud member of the Army AW2 Wounded Warrior Program national community support network, a national partner of the Real Warriors Campaign and is listed by the National Resource Directory for ill and wounded veterans. Visit www.petsforpatriots.org for more information.
Media contact: Beth Zimmerman, Executive Director 516-670-8446, media@petsforpatriots.org
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The celebration is the charity’s first major fundraising event and a signal of its commitment to the District of Columbia metro community, which is home to many service members, veterans and needy pets. Congressional members, staffers, veterans and other supporters of the charity, and their respective pets, will be in attendance. A compelling testimonial from a three-tour Iraq veteran who adopted through Pets for Patriots will be featured in the program.
“We hope that this celebration makes more people aware of the incalculable value that companion pets provide to veterans, service members and their families,” says Beth Zimmerman, founder and executive director. “By connecting these individuals with adult and other at-risk dogs and cats, we’re able to give them a renewed sense of purpose while providing hard-to-place pets a second chance at life.”
To help make pet adoption achievable and affordable, Pets for Patriots recruits local veterinarians who will offer ongoing, discounted care for any eligible pet a member veteran adopts from the organization’s shelter partners. In addition, Pets for Patriots provides its adopters direct financial support towards the purchase of pet food and other basics.
Pets for Patriots is growing its adoption and veterinary partner network in the greater DC metro community; current area partners include:
District of Columbia: Washington Humane Society
Delaware: Delaware Humane Society, Circle Veterinary Clinic
Maryland: Animal Medical Center of Watkins Park, Bay Country Veterinary Hospital, Kenwood Animal Hospital, Prince George’s Animal Hospital
Virginia: Portsmouth Humane Society, Second Chances Dalmatian Rescue, Ballston Animal Hospital, Brentwood Veterinary Clinic
Individuals are welcome to apply from all United States armed forces and at any stage of their careers: active, reserve, retired or veteran, as well as those transitioning to civilian life. Eligible pets must meet one of three criteria: an adult dog or cat (two years and older), dogs over 40 pounds regardless of age, or special needs dogs and cats. Joining Pets for Patriots is entirely free to applicants.
About Pets for Patriots
Pets for Patriots, Inc., is a registered 501(c)(3) charity connecting adult and other at-risk shelter pets with service and veteran members of the United States military. Pets for Patriots is one of the only organizations in the country dedicated to hard-to-place homeless animals and veterans at any stage of their careers, and operates currently in communities across 30 states. The charity is a proud member of the Army AW2 Wounded Warrior Program national community support network, a national partner of the Real Warriors Campaign and is listed by the National Resource Directory for ill and wounded veterans. Visit www.petsforpatriots.org for more information.
Media contact: Beth Zimmerman, Executive Director 516-670-8446, media@petsforpatriots.org
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877-473-8223
www.petsforpatriots.org
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