This program helps Virginia military members place their pets with carers during deployment

By: Ian Stewart

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 1,139

Last Updated: 5 days, 12 hours ago

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While living alone in an apartment in Hampton Roads, about 20 minutes from his work as an E5 (petty officer, second class) at Naval Station Norfolk, David Morrow decided it was time to look for an animal companion to enrich his time off-base.

“My little dog, named Lola, (is) a very energetic lab. She’s about four,” said SCA2 David Morrow. “I picked her up from the shelter in August of last year. I wanted …

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