Warren Said:

How to write a letter for a veteran?

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I agree with all of the prior answers. What will probably make it easier for the both of you, is treat the situation as if you were talking to your grandfather, father, or brother. It will help loosen up the conversation, and make it more friendly and easier for the both off you.

Talking about things back home, we'll probably make them feel good (if they're still serving), or help them remember their own good times. It's okay to discuss the war with them, just don't get into anything too political since you're trying to take their mind off of it, and help them feel better.

Hope that helps, and re,ember to not worry, it'll go smooth.

Lauren Said:

how can i write requisition letter to principal to condone my shortage of attendance?

We Answered:

give the reason for absence and ask for highest consideration

Jo Said:

Need help to write letter to suggest a care home in my area adopt a cat?

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One thing you could do to introduce the idea is ask if a pet therapy cat can come visit the residents. Check with your local animal shelter - a lot of them host these programs or at least will know locally who does. It's one thing to read about the idea but to SEE how delighted residents are to see an animal would definitely go a long way to convince them to have one there permanently.

Look online for the recent news article about how having cats around reduces blood pressure.

Petitition the residents - tell them you think it'd be nice for them to have a cat. I'm sure LOTS of them had cats when they were younger and had their own homes. Maybe you could write up little comments from them with their names to go with your letter "I sure miss my cat Maggie. I loved when she sat on my lap and purred. She made me so happy. - Nancy Smith", "I would love for a cat to live here! I'd even let him or her sleep on my bed with me! - Bob Simpson", for example.

Since elderly people have very thin skin the nursing home management might worry that someone could be injured by the cat - even accidentally. Tell them you'll find them a declawed cat. I don't condone declawing in the LEAST bit but declawed cats often up at shelters. An owner who declaws their cat often isn't someone who'll pick the cat over a new place that doesn't allow cats so they end up dumped at shelters. We see them quite often at the shelter I volunteer with and the reasons they're there are generally as lame as the reasons why the owner declawed them in the first place. Declawed cats are often difficult to place, too, as we wouldn't want them going to a home with other pets as it can't defend itself. Note that shelters often discount adoptions to the elderly and especially so if the cat's going into a facility. Or, you may even find a local business that will sponsor the adoption and then let the media know about the new nursing home cat that "Acme Printing" helped pay for, for example.

Search "pet facilitated therapy" online - you can find lots of info about the impact animals can have in a nursing home. I actually had one resident who supposedly didn't talk and just muttered to himself. We were told to "be careful" by him because he "might get mean". He supposedly had Alzheimers. Well, he started talking to my dog and then me. He was competely enchanted with Tyler, my big goofy mutt, and soon was the first one at the door waiting to see him - with little bits of food he'd saved from meals because he knew he'd be there that day! Ends up my dog reminded him of his boyhood dog. This man that supposedly had no memory told us really great, elaborate stories of the adventures he and his dog had. He ended up Tyler's favourite resident - he was as happy to see him as the man was to see Tyler! When I asked him why he never talked to anyone before we showed up he said "There was never anyone worth talking to!" lol

This is a wonderful thing you're doing - let me know if you want a letter from me with my experience to help you. There was an article about my dog and I in the paper awhile ago that I can dig out and scan for you as well if you want.

Judy Said:

How do I write a letter on my computer and print it out?

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Go to Start->Run and type in WordPad or NotePad. Once open, type your letter. When complete, go to File->Print to print it out!