Veterans and Last-Chance Pets in San Diego’s North County Connect through Pets for Patriots

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Escondido, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) December 14, 2011 -- Pets for Patriots, a not-for-profit dedicated to helping homeless shelter pets find their forever homes with our country’s loyal service men and women, is joining forces with the Escondido Humane Society to increase the adoption of at-risk shelter pets.

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Veterans and Last-Chance Pets in San Diego’s North County Connect through Pets for Patriots

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“We are proud to partner with Pets for Patriots to help connect veterans, service members and their families with their perfect companions," says Sally Costello, Escondido Humane Society’s executive director. "Our veterans and service members give so much to our community and country, and we’re delighted to be able to give them the gift of unconditional friendship and love.”

In support of the charity’s mission, the Escondido Humane Society is reducing its customary adoption fees by 20% just for Pets for Patriots members.

Through its nationwide network of pet adoption and veterinary partners, Pets for Patriots makes pet ownership more affordable for military personnel, enabling them to enjoy the loyalty, companionship and unconditional love of a companion pet.

Local Pets for Patriots members receive discounted veterinary services for the life of their honorably adopted pet from nearby Parkway Pet Clinic in Escondido, as well as Cabrillo Pet Hospital and Shelter Island Veterinary Hospital in San Diego, and South Temecula Veterinary Hospital, just north of San Diego County.

To qualify for Pets for Patriots’ program benefits, the honorably adopted pet must be a dog or cat two years old or order, a dog weighing over 40 pounds regardless of age, or a special needs pet.

“Our goal is to accelerate the adoption of harder-to-place pets that still have years of love and life to give,” says Beth Zimmerman, founder and executive director of Pets for Patriots. “With the simple act of honorable pet adoption, we can save two lives.”

Escondido Humane Society’s Costello agrees. “This program shines the spotlight on adult pets and will help them get adopted sooner, which will be wonderful to see.”

Offered at no cost to its members, Pets for Patriots is open to individuals from any branch of the U.S. military, at any stage of their careers. Those interested must first apply at www.petsforpatriots.org, and provide proof of their military service. Approval typically takes two business days, after which Pets for Patriots members may visit the Escondido Humane Society to adopt their new best friend and receive discounted pet care from any area Pets for Patriots veterinary partner.

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About Pets for Patriots

Pets for Patriots, Inc., is a registered 501©(3) charity that helps military members honorably adopt adult and at-risk shelter pets. Its mission is to consistently give the gifts of fidelity, joy and companionship to both pet and person. Pets for Patriots is one of the only organizations in the country dedicated to both adult pets and military members. 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.

More information can be found online at http://www.petsforpatriots.org

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