WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — An 85-year-old disabled veteran recovering from a broken hip is in urgent need of help—not for himself, but for his cherished four-legged companion.
The veteran is expected to spend approximately three months in inpatient rehabilitation following his injury. During that time, his beloved dog, Winnie, needs a safe, temporary foster home until they can be reunited.
Winnie is a 10-year-old Chihuahua-Dachshund mix described as affectionate, playful and full of personality. She enjoys belly rubs, head scratches, playing fetch with her favorite squeaky toys and rolling around in the grass.
The foster opportunity is being coordinated through Operation Foster, a program of PACT for Animals. The nonprofit organization provides free, long-term, in-home foster care for the pets of active-duty military members during deployments and training, as well as veterans who require extended hospitalization or mental health treatment and recovery.
The organization’s mission is to ensure military families never have to choose between getting the care they need and keeping the pets they love. Without programs like Operation Foster, many pets are at risk of being surrendered to already overcrowded animal shelters simply because their owners have no temporary care options.
Founded in 2011, PACT for Animals has helped more than 3,500 pets across all 50 states remain safe and cared for while their owners navigate military service, medical emergencies and recovery.
Anyone interested in fostering Winnie can complete an online application by visiting: https://wkf.ms/479V5Fy?text_mkvw7s3z=Winnie.
A temporary foster home could make all the difference, allowing Winnie to remain in a loving environment while giving her owner peace of mind as he focuses on healing. The goal is simple: to reunite Winnie with the veteran who loves her as soon as he returns home.
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