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Senior Dogs At The Pet Cottage Fetch Grant

Old dogs have something dental care he needs so he can Grey Muzzle’s Executive Director Lisa Lunghofer said. “Many
to wag about this summer, happily live out his days here senior dogs in Jupiter Farms are enjoying their golden years
as The Grey Muzzle at our sanctuary since losing in loving homes and at the sanctuary thanks to the wonderful
Organization announces the his person in December of work of The Pet Cottage.”
recipients of its annual grants, 2021,” said Wendy Derhak, The Pet Cottage nonprofit celebrates and protects the
and dogs at The Pet Cottage executive director of The Pet magical relationship between people and pets by providing
are among the winners. Cottage. “No one is more home-style care for pets who lose their humans due to death,
The Pet Cottage in Jupiter grateful or loving than an disability or deployment. The Pet Cottage also provides pet
Farms is one of 90 animal old dog, and we’re looking companionship for senior people and financially supports that
welfare groups chosen from forward to helping more relationship. Learn more at www.thepetcottage.org.
370 applicants to receive senior dogs get the second The national nonprofit The Grey Muzzle Organization
a grant to help local senior chance they all deserve.” improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding
dogs. The winning groups Over the past 15 years, and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations,
received $848,000 in grants the national nonprofit Grey Wendy and Zack sanctuaries, and other nonprofit groups nationwide. For details,
to help save or improve the Muzzle Organization has please visit www.greymuzzle.org.
lives of at-risk old dogs in provided more than $4.6 million in grants to support its vision Becoming a forever guardian means you open your heart and
their communities. of “a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.” home to one of our pets and receive regular check-ins, all vet
“This grant will help us “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re delighted bills paid, and belonging in our pack of pet lovers. Applications
give senior dogs like 16-year- to help deserving organizations like The Pet Cottage make a are required. Please inquire at www.thepetcottage.org or call
old Zack the veterinary and Zack difference in the lives of dogs and people in their communities,” (561) 818-5025.

Connecting Children To Safety

What Is This Decade Teaching Us So Far? That Connection Can Be Our Safe Shelter

By Renée Layman, President and CEO of Center for Child Counseling

After seeing firsthand how the effects of isolation, division, grief, divorce, and loss. You can access these resources at: adverse experiences and
and detachment are altering our children’s experience of the centerforchildcounseling.org/resources. toxic stress on children,
world and their hope for a safe place in it, Center for Child We ask you to join us in connecting children to safety; promoting resiliency
Counseling has made connection and safety the center of become trained to understand and respond to children and and healthy family,
supporting children’s mental health. families when they experience crisis. Together, we can be school, and community
We all wish we could say it’s getting better. But the stress of stronger in preventing and protecting children from becoming relationships.
the past few years is still taking a toll on our mental health, well- victims of trauma and abuse and build safer homes, schools, For more information
being, and safety. Economic insecurity, racism, discrimination, and communities. and resources for
political unrest, and youth suicides are still on the rise – with About Center For Child Counseling parents, teachers,
war and genocide leading the nightly news. These experiences, Since 1999, Center for Child Counseling has been car egivers, and
even the knowledge of them, are potentially traumatic, and building the foundation for playful, healthful, and hopeful children, visit: centerforchildcounseling.org. Visit Twitter: @
without balance from positive influences, may cause long-term living for children and families in Palm Beach County. ChildCounselPBC; Facebook: @CenterforChildCounseling;
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How can kids feel safe and hopeful when they are also
the primary targets of sex traffickers and school shootings?
It’s a question we wrestle with daily in our mission to bring
children to safety and healing within their homes, schools,
and community.
Building hope and resilience for the future means creating
a community where all children and families feel loved,
safe, protected and connected. As we continue to emerge
from the pandemic, we must actively develop positive
social connections, particularly for children, families, and
communities who have experienced an overabundance of
grief and trauma.
As CEO of Center for Child Counseling, a local
nonprofit, we have been dedicated to transforming the lives
of children and families in Palm Beach County since 1999. 747-PALM
We continue to forge partnerships and new connections with
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leaders, and funders who recognize the importance of
keeping children safe.
Every one of us has the opportunity to make a difference for
a child facing adversity. Children have tremendous potential
– which our society needs – and which we have a shared
obligation to foster and protect. The goal is for all community
members to understand and own the idea that we each have a
stake and role in child and family well-being.
But how do we, as adults, carve safe spaces for children You’re retired.
while struggling to make sense of things ourselves? Center for
Child Counseling provides the tools to connect. Your money isn’t.
We connect when we interact. The center offers online
training and resources for teachers, parents, and caregivers
to assist with connection through social-emotional behavior
support and interventions. A Way of Being with Children: A Call or email me today, and we
Trauma-Informed Approach to Building Resilience is an online can help walk you through
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campaign designed to support anyone who regularly interacts
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