Program Details for Coming Home Well
Caring For Creatures is proud to announce our partnership with the Veteran Pet Adoption Program sponsored by Coming Home Well, a veteran hosted radio show in Charlottesville. Through this partnership we will be offering FREE ADOPTIONS to veterans in an effort to help fulfill the Vet Pet Adoption Program’s mission of connecting veterans to companion animals to assist in easing depression and anxiety and work towards ending the epidemic of veteran suicide. We see first-hand how therapeutic the companionship of animals are and are so happy to have the opportunity to unite veterans with their next pet through this special program.
Veterans are encouraged to visit our website and browse our pets. We have marked specific veteran companion animals with an American flag graphic, but they are not exclusive to the program. Veterans interested in adopting an animal will fill out the standard Caring For Creatures application. Our adoption coordinator will review the application and upon approval will contact the veteran to arrange a day and time to visit the sanctuary to meet possible companion animal matches in the same process as other applicants.
If a veteran finds a special connection with a dog not identified for the program, our adoption coordinator will assess whether or not the adoption will be successful. Specific feline candidates may be identified, but all felines are available for adoption through the program. As with all adoptions, pets will be matched with adopters based on both the needs of the applicant and the needs of the animal. Our Caring For Creatures adoption coordinator will assist veterans in finding the right animal for them and their lifestyle.
All branches of the military are eligible, including National Guard and Reserves members. Proof of veteran status and a valid ID (driver’s license, state issued ID card, etc.) are required.
Coming Home Well (CHW), a 501 (c)(3) veteran non-profit organization based out of Charlottesville, VA, believes in a holistic approach to combating the epidemic of veteran suicide. CHW approaches this epidemic through addressing common issues faced by veterans, addressing their needs for security, companionship and purpose. Studies have overwhelmingly shown that companion animals can help ease depression and potentially save lives. CHW’s goal is to see that every community offers veterans an option to adopt a rescue animal, at no cost, thus saving two lives at once.
Caring For Creatures has also partnered with Gratitude Charlottesville, a foundation that seeks to provide support to military and police personnel. The Gratitude Charlottesville foundation will pay adoption fees for animals adopted by military or police personnel. In addition, they have a directory of local companies that offer discounts to military and police. You’ll find it here: www.gratitudecville.com.
- Identification of appropriate companion animals and management of the application process will be coordinated by the following individuals. Any questions regarding the program should be directed to them:
Dog Adoptions: cfchome2@gmail.com
Cat Adoptions: cfchome4@gmail.com
We can also be reached by phone at 434-842-2404
- All branches of the military are eligible, including National Guard and Reserves members. Proof of veteran status and a valid ID (driver’s license, state issued ID card, etc.) are required.
- Specific canine candidates will be identified on our website profiles with an American flag graphic on their main profile pictures but are not exclusive to the program. Veterans are encouraged to visit our sanctuary and meet all of our animals. If a veteran finds a special connection with a dog not identified for the program, our adoption coordinator will assess whether or not the adoption will be successful. Specific feline candidates may be identified, but all felines are available for adoption through the program.
- Veterans interested in adopting an animal will fill out the standard Caring For Creatures application. Our adoption coordinator will review the application and contact the veteran to arrange a day and time to visit the sanctuary to meet possible companion animal matches in the same process as other applicants.
- All fees associated with the adoption of the veteran’s companion animal will be waived as part of the Veterans Pet Adoption Program.
- A one to three month’s supply of flea/tick control and heartworm prevention will be provided at the time of adoption, as quantities allow. A minimum of one month of prevention will be provided.
