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The Pet Cottage Post

Happy Tails The Pet Cottage had the When Judy reached out to
answers. In their lifelong The Pet Cottage, her timing was
Six-Pound Morkie Saves Woman guardianship program senior perfect. Lucy, a 12-year-old
From Senior Living Facility people become forever Morkie had recently come into
This story takes place in Tequesta, guardians and open their hearts the care of The Pet Cottage after
Fla., but it occurs all over the country and homes to pets who have her mom passed away and was in
for seniors in our communities. After lost their humans due to death, need of a forever home.
56 years of marriage, Judy lost her disability or deployment. During the initial introduction
husband. Judy was 81, navigating The Pet Cottage covers all Lucy the Morkie at Judy’s house, Lucy waltzed right
life on her own for the first time, and deeply grieving. She was veterinary expenses, provides in and made herself at home. From
considering entering into a senior living facility, but then her wellness checks, and a community of pet lovers to belong then on, they were inseparable and
doctor suggested she get a dog to lift her spirits. But at her age, to. Because of this partnership, many senior people in our Judy stayed in her home. They Judy and Lucy
this felt daunting to say the least. community, like Judy, are able to have a senior pet companion. enjoyed daily walks around the
neighborhood with Lucy in her dog stroller and Judy getting
exercise. Lucy became a star and was affectionately known as
“queen of the cul-de-sac.”
The Pet Cottage made a huge difference in Judy’s life.
“My life after Steve died was lonely and sad. Once Lucy
joined me, I came alive again. She is my world these days.
Because of The Pet Cottage I have no worries about her care.
They are a phone call away.”
1 OUT OF 8 have shown that pet ownership offers seniors physical,
Senior people benefit greatly from pet ownership. Studies
psychological, and social benefits.

WOMEN

IN THE U.S. WILL DEVELOP

BREAST CANCER Michelle and John with Sally Ava with guardians Lee and
Jimmy
the cat

Breast cancer can strike at any age. In fact, 5% of all Jim and P-nut Claire and Scooter
breast cancer cases occur in women under 40.
The Pet Cottage currently
cares for 55 pets through
Get the personalized screenings you deserve, close to home. a network of 68 forever
Cleveland Clinic in Florida offers traditional and 3D mammograms guardians and their sanctuary
property. Of these 68 forever
at convenient locations from South Florida to the Treasure Coast. guardians, 62 of them are
Our breast health experts are here for you. For empowerment. senior people.
At the Pet Cottage senior
For peace of mind. For every care in the world. people are able to comfortably
and confidently take on pet
ownership with support and
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Coral Springs | Weston West Palm Beach peace of mind that should
something happen to them, Wendy and Zack
the pet will always have a
home at The Pet Cottage. Forever guardian applications are
always open and many volunteer opportunities are available
Schedule your mammogram today. Call 877.463.2010 at The Pet Cottage.
The Pet Cottage Mission
or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Mammogram The Pet Cottage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Jupiter
Farms that celebrates and protects the magical relationship
between people and pets. We provide homestyle care for pets
who lose their humans due to death, disability, or deployment.
Through our two unique programs – The Sanctuary
Residency Program and The Lifelong Guardianship Program
– we promise our pets will always have the home, care, and
love they deserve for life.
We provide pet companionship for senior people and cover
all veterinary expenses. We are a promise and our promise
means forever. You are invited to join our pack!
The Pet Cottage,
(561) 818-5025,
www.thepetcottage.org