Seminole County Animal Services is now offering a new pet adoption program specifically for military veterans.
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They’ve partnered up with non-profit organization Pets for Patriots, which works to encourage veterans to adopt overlooked shelter animals.
Through the partnership, Seminole County Animal Services will offer free pet adoptions through February to veterans who choose to adopt dogs or cats that are eligible for the Pets for Patriots program.
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Eligible animals include dogs or cats that are at least two years of age, have special needs, or those that have been in the shelter for at least six months. Any dog that weighs more than 40 pounds at adoption will also qualify.
Interested veterans must first apply for approval with Pets for Patriots online here .
Some documentation of eligibility will be required.
Active Duty applicants should have a copy of their current original orders or a talent profile, formerly referred to as an Enlisted Record Brief, reflecting their full or current active duty service history.