Pets for Patriots and HSCC team up

November 18, 2011 at 4:28a.m.

The Humane Society of Columbiana County and Pets for Patriots Inc., a nonprofit agency that connects shelter pets with U.S. servicemen and -women, have joined forces to increase the adoption of shelter pets.

Service members from any armed forces branch are eligible at any stage of their careers: active, reserve, National Guard, retired for veteran. Adoptions must meet one of the following criteria: dogs or cats two years and older, dogs 40 pounds or larger regardless of age, and special needs dogs and cats.

HSCC will help veterans find an appropriate pet. Joining Pets for Patriots is free. Visit www.petsforpatriots.org for more information.