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Montgomery County, TN<\/strong> – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control has partnered with Pets for Patriots Companion Pet Adoption Program for Military Veterans, a nonprofit that saves lives of person and pet through companion pet adoption for United States military veterans.<\/p>\nWorking with Pets for Patriots, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control gives local veterans, active duty military members and their families the gift of unconditional love while providing the most overlooked dogs and cats a second chance at life.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Partners with nationwide charity to give shelter dogs and cats a second chance at life with veterans and military personnel.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Dave Kaske, Director of Montgomery County Animal Care and Control said, \u201cBy working with Pets for Patriots, we hope to inspire our local veterans and service members to give our shelter animals a loving home. This will help us place more hard-to-adopt pets with good people who need or want a companion pet, and save these innocent animals from being killed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Individuals are welcome from all United States Armed Forces and at any stage of their careers. Eligible pets must meet one of three criteria: dog or cat two years or older or with special needs, or dog over 40 pounds.<\/p>\n
Joining Pets for Patriots is free to veterans, though they are responsible for the county adoption fee. To reduce the chance that these pets are surrendered, the charity sends a $150 gift card upon proof of eligible adoption to help with food and other essentials, and provides access to local veterinary partners who agree to offer ongoing discounted care. Montgomery County Animal Care and Control offers a member patriot special of a reduced adoption fee and welcome package as a thank you for their service.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is to help our adoption partners re-home harder-to-place pets that still have years of love and life to give,\u201d says Beth Zimmerman, founder and executive director of Pets for Patriots. “while at the same time making it more affordable for military personnel to bring a pet into their lives. We\u2019re delighted to work with the Montgomery County Shelter to give these last-chance pets a second chance at life and, in so doing, to enhance the lives of veterans in the community. Everybody wins.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe quickly identified the potential to find hard-to-adopt dogs and cats permanent homes with service members. Currently, we place about 1,426 pets each year,\u201d said Kaske \u201cThrough our partnership with Pets for Patriots, we hope to provide forever homes to even more loving animals with the many service members and veterans in our area.\u201d<\/p>\n
Individuals must first apply through Pets for Patriots and provide relevant eligibility documents. Approval typically takes no more than two business days, after which they can visit Montgomery County Animal Care and Control to find their new best friend.<\/p>\n
About Montgomery County Animal Care<\/h3>\n
You can contact Montgomery County Animal Care and Control by phone at 931.648.5750. MCAC is located at 616 North Spring Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.<\/p>\n<\/a>The mission of Montgomery County Animal Care and Control is to promote and enforce the humane treatment of our animal population as well as a dedication to rabies eradication, reducing animal euthanasia and controlling the pet population through a cooperative effort with the community.<\/p>\n