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The Pet Cottage Post

Happy Tails Do You Have A Plan For Your Pet? to you, a plan is in place for lifelong, homestyle care for
This story is sad, yet common. The Lifetime Care Sanctuary Program provides your pets. Contact TPC to learn more.
Sofia and Skylar, two bonded security and peace of mind. Should something happen The Pet Cottage Mission
maltipoo dogs, recently The Pet Cottage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in
arrived at The Pet Cottage Jupiter Farms that celebrates and protects the magical
(TPC). Their mom, Rita, a relationship between people and pets. We provide
78-year-old senior woman living homestyle care for pets who lose their humans due to
alone, fell in her bathroom, which death, disability, or deployment.
resulted in her death. A week later, Through our two unique programs – The Sanctuary
Rita’s nephew came by for a regular visit and realized the Residency Program and The Lifelong Guardianship
tragedy. The dogs, who had been without food and water, Program – we promise our pets will always have the
were clinging by her side, traumatized and terrified. home, care, and love they deserve – for life.
When pets lose their humans and are in crisis, people We provide pet companionship for senior people and
in the community can count on support from TPC. Rita’s cover all veterinary expenses. We are a promise and our
dear friend, Suzanne, contacted TPC and asked for promise means forever. You are invited to join our pack!
immediate assistance. Sofia and Skylar were picked up The Pet Cottage
and taken to The Sanctuary. At first they were trembling (561) 818-5025
together in the back of a crate. TPC specializes in caring Sugar Baby, Tuffy, Little Lil Wendy Derhak and Zack www.thepetcottage.org
for pets in trauma and grief. They received gentle and
patient care, a bath, basic grooming and a trip to the vet.
Quote From
Suzanne Pelegrino
Rubin: “The Pet Cottage
was absolutely wonderful.
We were in crisis and
The Pet Cottage made
this trying time a little bit
easier. Sofia and Skylar
were Rita’s whole world Sofia and Skylar
and knowing they were
safe, and loved gave me peace of mind. I am so grateful
for their help and I am telling everyone about the Life moves fast—
wonderful work they do. Please support this most needed

organization.” prepare for the unexpected
In spite of this
incredible challenge, with Accident Insurance.
they are slowly but
surely finding their
way. They are each
other’s shadow and do
absolutely everything
together, in unison – We’re here to help.
peeing on the same
pad, drinking from
the same bowl, and Selena Harman, Sofia and Skylar Accident insurance complements your Florida Blue Health Plan. Call to learn more
sleeping in the same about insurance plans from USAble Life.
bed. They have acclimated perfectly to the resident pack
and love sitting in the laps of our volunteers. M&A Insurance and Financial Services Inc.

561-440-9940

M&A Insurance and Financial Services Inc. is an Independent Broker of Florida Blue.
Florida Blue is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Supplemental, Life, and Disability products are offered by USAble Life. USAble Life is an independent company
and operates separately from Florida Blue.
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Eventually, they will be placed together in the home Experience The Difference
of a Forever Guardian and will live out the rest of their
days showered with love and attention. TPC supports that New and consigned furniture, unique lighting, accessories and gifts.
relationship by covering all vet bills, providing regular Complete wallpaper and fabric library for all your design needs.
check-ins, and a community of pet lovers.

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