Join us at our second annual Be A Pet's Hero Celebration in Washington, DC! The event will be held at historic Eastern Market on Wednesday, July 18 6pm-8pm...and pets are welcome! Tickets are $100; $70 of each ticket is tax deductible. To RSVP, please contact Annette Dumont at 202-547-7854 or email PetsForPatriotsDC@gmail.com. Checks may be mailed directly to: Pets for Patriots, 218 E Park Ave Suite 543, Long Beach NY 11561. Download our event flyer and invite here...see you in DC!    Continue reading …

How do a stray dog and an active duty Marine get connected? Rather well, as it turns out. Devin works as a Marine Telephone Systems and PC Intermediate Repairman stationed at Camp Pendleton. He was searching for a companion dog and, as luck would have it, a stray German Shepherd named Ren was looking for a forever home. When their paths crossed at the San Diego Department of Animal Services in late 2011 the search was over for both Marine and dog. Devin and his wife were instantly impressed by the well-mannered, sixty-pound stray.  “From the start, Ren was very laid back and Continue reading …

Last week we had the opportunity to experience the true meaning of partnership with an act of such generosity that we feel compelled to share it. Edward's not-so-excellent adventure Despite the best efforts of many parties involved, a shelter dog who was trained for service and donated by inmates in a restorative justice program in Missouri turned out to be a less-than-perfect fit for one of our veterans. Edward was a once-homeless dog who, while in the care of the The Animal Shelter of Texas County (TASTC) in Houston, Missouri, entered their Healing Paws program - a collaboration with the Continue reading …

It's not every day that a prisoner writes you a happy birthday letter, but that's what happened to one WWII veteran. Of the many birthday letters and cards we received  in celebration of our favorite WWII B-17 belly gunner's 92nd birthday was a set of three cards, each with many signatures. Included in one of the envelopes was a hand-written note on looseleaf paper from a man representing the group, explaining what these cards were all about. We were so touched by this note and the sentiment behind the cards that we're reprinting the prisoner's note in full, though leaving out his last Continue reading …

On behalf of the entire team at Pets for Patriots, please accept our wishes for a beautiful and blessed holiday. We hope this coming year is animated by joy, love and peace, and that the spirit of the holiday is with you every day of the year. Best,          Beth Zimmerman | Founder and executive director Continue reading …

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