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Senior Dogs At The Pet Cottage Fetch Grant
Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as in grants to support its vision of “a world where no old
The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients dog dies alone and afraid.”
of its annual grants, and dogs at The Pet Cottage are “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re delighted
among the winners. to help deserving organizations like The Pet Cottage
The Pet Cottage in Jupiter Farms is one of 90 animal make a difference in the lives of dogs and people in their
welfare groups chosen from 370 applicants to receive communities,” Grey Muzzle’s Executive Director Lisa
a grant to help local senior dogs. The winning groups Lunghofer said. “Many senior dogs in Jupiter Farms are
received $848,000 in grants to help save or improve the enjoying their golden years in loving homes and at the
lives of at-risk old dogs in their communities. sanctuary thanks to the wonderful work of The Pet Cottage.”
“This grant will help us give senior dogs like 16-year- The Pet Cottage nonprofit celebrates and protects
old Zack the veterinary and dental care he needs so he the magical relationship between people and pets by
can happily live out his days here at our sanctuary since providing home-style care for pets who lose their humans
losing his person in December of 2021,” said Wendy due to death, disability or deployment. The Pet Cottage
Derhak, executive director of The Pet Cottage. “No one also provides pet companionship for senior people and
is more grateful or loving than an old dog, and we’re financially supports that relationship. Learn more at www.
looking forward to helping more senior dogs get the thepetcottage.org.
second chance they all deserve.” Wendy and Zack Zack The national nonprofit The Grey Muzzle Organization
Over the past 15 years, the national nonprofit Grey improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing
Muzzle Organization has provided more than $4.6 million funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue
organizations, sanctuaries, and other nonprofit groups
nationwide. For details, please visit www.greymuzzle.org.
Becoming a forever guardian means you open your
heart and home to one of our pets and receive regular
check-ins, all vet bills paid, and belonging in our pack
of pet lovers. Applications are required. Please inquire
at www.thepetcottage.org or call (561) 818-5025.
1 OUT OF 8 Palm Beach
Dramaworks
WOMEN Seeking Volunteer
Ushers For
IN THE U.S. WILL DEVELOP 2023/24 Season
BREAST CANCER Are you a theatre lover? Would you enjoy supporting
great theatre and seeing shows for free by providing an
essential service? If so, consider becoming a volunteer
usher for Palm Beach Dramaworks’ (PBD) 2023/24 season.
“Our volunteer ushers are so vital in helping us deliver a
first-class audience experience,” said House Manager Pierre
Tannous. “They are our goodwill ambassadors, providing
superior customer service and assisting us with ensuring
public safety. We can’t thank them enough for all they do.”
Volunteers primarily serve as ushers for each of the
company’s five productions. Occasionally, they are also
asked to help at education programs and special events.
All volunteers must complete an usher orientation
onsite at PBD. Orientation will be offered twice on Oct.
2; prospective volunteers can choose either the 10 a.m.
Breast cancer can strike at any age. In fact, 5% of all or 6 p.m. session. For those unable to attend on that date,
breast cancer cases occur in women under 40. individual scheduling accommodations may be arranged
directly with Tannous.
To register, contact Tannous at ptannous@
Get the personalized screenings you deserve, close to home. palmbeachdramaworks.org or visit
Cleveland Clinic in Florida offers traditional and 3D mammograms palmbeachdramaworks.org/work-with-us/volunteer for a
link to an application.
at convenient locations from South Florida to the Treasure Coast. About Palm Beach Dramaworks
Our breast health experts are here for you. For empowerment. Palm Beach Dramaworks is a professional, nonprofit
theatre company founded in 2000 and located in the heart
For peace of mind. For every care in the world. of downtown West Palm Beach. Each season, the award-
winning company produces five mainstage shows and offers
a wide variety of programs for students at the theatre and in
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Coral Springs | Weston West Palm Beach schools. Committed to fostering the future of theatre, PBD
has become a hub for playwrights in Florida and around the
country to nurture their work through initiatives including
The Dramaworkshop and the New Plays Festival. PBD
is a member of Theatre Communications Group, Florida
Schedule your mammogram today. Call 877.463.2010 Professional Theatres Association, the Cultural Council of
Palm Beach County, and National New Play Network. See
or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Mammogram www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.
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