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The Pet Cottage Post

From Our Cottage To Yours … Happy Thanksgiving

Two Senior Dogs Join Bella has congestive heart Thank you to all
The Pack failure and is on medication. of our guardians
Gianni, a 13-year-old But that doesn’t stop her from and volunteers! We
terrier mix, and Bella, a being her feisty self. She appreciate you!
14-year-old Pomeranian, loves cruising in the stroller We are always
recently joined The Pet and is the self-appointed boss inviting new
Cottage. When their of the big dogs. volunteers into
mom, Maria, passed Over the years, The Pet our pack. If you
away from cancer at the Cottage has served many are interested in
end of the summer, her pets through their hospice learning more,
two beloved senior dogs needed new homes. journey before they are please reach out.
Maria’s stepdaughter Lenore was unable to take them ready to cross the rainbow The Pet Cottage
herself and knew that if she brought them to a shelter, bridge. Whatever time a pet Mission:
they would likely be euthanized because of their age and has left, we focus on quality The Pet Cottage
medical issues. of life. Through home-style Gianni is a 501(c)(3)
“I am so thankful for Wendy and The Pet Cottage! care, we provide our pets nonprofit located
They have saved my stepmom’s ‘kids’ and have helped comfort, familiarity and in Jupiter Farms Lynn with dogs on leashes
them and me through a very difficult process. Wendy loving care in the company that celebrates and
is one of the most kind, compassionate people I know. of other dogs and volunteers. protects the magical relationship between people and pets.
She is taking phenomenal care of Bella and Gianni. She Volunteer Spotlight We provide homestyle care for pets who lose their humans
reaches out to me to keep me updated and posts daily We love our team of due to death, disability, or deployment.
on Instagram and Facebook. By doing this she has kept dedicated volunteers. Meet Through our two unique programs – The Sanctuary
me and my stepmom’s loved ones connected to my Lisa and Lynn, retired Residency Program and The Lifelong Guardianship
stepmom through seeing Bella and Gianni. This is a sisters who live together Program – we promise our pets will always have the home,
unique and extremely special and needed organization. I and volunteer with us. They care, and love they deserve, for life.
am extremely impressed with Wendy, the volunteers, and come to the Sanctuary two We provide pet companionship for senior people and
all that they do! I am forever grateful” –Lenore mornings a week at 7:30 a.m. cover all veterinary expenses. We are a promise and our
At their first veterinary visit, we discovered they both to walk dogs and perform all promise means forever. You are invited to join our pack!
had more serious medical issues than previously thought kinds of necessary chores. The Pet Cottage,
and would best be served at the Sanctuary through They are a huge help and Bella (561) 818-5025
hospice care. the dogs love them! We are www.thepetcottage.org
Gianni has dementia and a growth in his abdomen that grateful for their get-it-done work ethic.
is being managed with pain meds. He has a robust appetite Volunteering can be a fun way to connect regularly with
and enjoys short walks with the pack. He sleeps a lot and a friend or family member while giving to a cause close
loves attention from our volunteers. to your heart.

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