The program matches military personnel and veterans with dogs who need a loving home. The program is open to people from any branch of the United States military at any stage in their professions. The organization has a multi-step process, which takes weeks before prospective adopters can begin meeting available dogs. However, the adoption of seniors is less frequent because of their age. Moreover, people fear that they demand considerable care as they age.
I, Mitchel Omeara, am a retired American zookeeper and a former director emeritus of the Zoo and Aquarium. I have dedicated my life to the care and well-being of animals. I am 56 years old, and I have worked in zoos for over 35 years. I have been married for 32 years, and I have two children.