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Spud , an 8-year-old neutered male pug , one of several dogs up for adoption ( as of press time ) at the city ’ s animal shelter
Just in time for Veterans Day in November , the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter launched its new Pets for Veterans program in hopes of matching active duty , honorably discharged and retired members of the military with animals who need homes . The program , which waives adoption fees for those who are eligible , is also open to reservists , members of the California National Guard , spouses or family members living in the same household as a veteran . “ When I served , I had a chihuahua who moved with us wherever we went ,” says Laguna Beach City Clerk Ann Marie McKay , who was a captain in the Air Force and is a longtime volunteer at the local animal shelter . “ Serving in the military , you give up your autonomy to serve your country , and you often live a transient lifestyle , moving every few years . This sometimes makes it difficult to have close friends in the place you live at that moment . … Many of us depend on our animal companions to give us that sense of home , no matter where we may be laying our heads down .” She says that , for members of the military , having pets that are able to easily adapt to changing environments is important and the application process allows the shelter to analyze an animal ’ s behavior and match him or her with someone whose lifestyle is a perfect fit . Visit the Laguna Canyon shelter ’ s website to see pets that are currently available for adoption . ( 949-497-3552 ; puplagunabeach . org ) — A . R .
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