I received the following information from the step father of a US Marine who was killed in action on May 4, 2013, at the age of 23. Corporal David Sonka died in Afghanistan, along with his Service Dog, Flex, while conducting combat operations.
Have You Served Our Country? Thinking of adopting a new pet?
The Dumb Friends League is having a Veterans Day Special!
All pet adoption fees are waived for Veterans and Active Duty Military from November 8-14. Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and small animals at all three of our shelters! At the Malone and Buddy Centers, we are opening one hour early Monday-Friday to provide first access for Veterans & Active Duty Military to our adoptable animals! See the schedule below. Please mention that you are a Veteran, military ID may be required. Come in uniform if you feel so inclined!
Malone Center, Denver - 2080 S Quebec Street
Adoption hours Monday November 8, Tuesday November 9, & Thursday November 11 - 9AM-4PM, 9-10AM specifically for Veterans
Adoption hours Wednesday November 10 & Friday November 12 - 10AM-5PM, 10-11AM specifically for Veterans
Adoption hours 10AM-4PM, November 13-14
Buddy Center, Castle Rock - 4556 Castleton Court
Adoption hours 9AM-4PM, 9-10AM specifically for Veterans, November 8-12
Adoption hours 10AM-4PM, November 13-14
San Luis Valley, Alamosa - 701 Airport Road
Adoption hours 11AM-4PM, November 8-14
For additional information, you can visit ddfl.org/adoption/pet-adoption-process/
For questions not answered, you can call 303-751-5772
Jim Herstein
303-518-8790
jwherst@aol.com
