‘We are proud to partner with Pets for Patriots’- Patricia Siwinski, Campbell Animal Shelter

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Friends of Campbell County, TN Animals (FCCA) does business as the Campbell County Animal Shelter and has partnered with Pets for Patriots.  Pets for Patriots is a program that supports the adoption of the most overlooked shelter animals so these animals can be adopted by veterans. It’s a partnership that is unleashing hopeTM for veterans, military families and shelter animals here in Campbell County.

This partnership aligns with FCCA values to improve the lives of companion animals throughout Campbell County, according to Patricia Siwinski, Shelter Director of FCCA. The partnership enhances the timely adoption of Campbell shelter animals.

Pets for Patriots recognizes FCCA and Campbell County Animal Shelter’s shared passion for giving the nation’s veterans renewed purpose through companion pet adoption.

The adoption center, animal shelter, is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 5:30pm, at 749 Towe String Road, Jacksboro, next to the convenience center.

By joining forces with Pets for Patriots, the Campbell County Animal Shelter waives adoption fees to veterans who adopt program eligible dogs and cats through its partnership with Pets for Patriots.

“We are proud to be partnering in this national program with Pets for Patriots and to be supporting the men and women who have served our great country” said Siwinski.

This program is a win/win; a win for military veterans who desire to have a dog or cat companion and a win for shelter dogs and cats that struggle to get adopted and desire to find their forever home, according to Siwinski.

Veterans must first apply to Pets for Patriots. (PHOTO COURTESY OF PETS FOR PATRIOTS)

Animals eligible for adoption through Pets for Patriots include dogs and cats that are adult, special needs or long-term homeless, as well as larger breed dogs. The program is open to veterans from World War II to those in active duty.

“We help shelters inspire the adoption of the more overlooked animals in their care,” says Beth Zimmerman, Pets for Patriots executive director.  “At the same time, veterans find a new sense of purpose through the unconditional love of a shelter pet who has been given a second, maybe even a third, chance at life.”

Veterans must first apply to Pets for Patriots online and provide relevant eligibility documents. Approval typically takes no more than two business days. That’s after veterans connect here or visit the Campbell County, TN Animal Shelter on Towe String Road to find their new best friends.

For more information about Friends of Campbell County, TN Animals, connect to the shelter’s website. The adoption center, animal shelter, is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 5:30pm, at 749 Towe String Road, Jacksboro, next to the convenience center. The center’s telephone number is 423-566-8018.

There are several ways to learn more about Pets for Patriots. Connect online or join them on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

Below, take a visit through The Grand on Central.

For bookings, email Olivia Lobertini at ohlobertini03@gmail.com. Check on avails HERE. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 01/06/2025-6AM-LOGO COURTESY OF PETS FOR PATRIOTS)

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