Page 6 - Southern Exposure - December '23

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The Pet Cottage Post

From Our Cottage To Yours … Happy Holidays

Become A Superhero Smokey, a Russian Blue • $47 pays for two cases of EN prescription food
Superheroes bring joy to cat, recovered from a severe for Leisel, a special needs dog, who lives with Forever
senior pets and people in allergy that caused him to Guardian Chantal.
your neighborhood. lose his hair and worry his • $77 pays for a three-month supply of NexGard for
Cole, a 14-year-old poor forever guardian. Corky, a senior lab who lives with Forever Guardians
labradoodle, brought Layla, a 16-year-old Lynn and Eddie.
comfort and joy to his beagle, received hospice • $115.50 pays for a senior screen bloodwork panel
forever guardian as she care here at the Sanctuary which we have done annually for all of our senior pets.
navigated bladder cancer. and crossed the rainbow Smokey • $360 pays for Soloxine, a thyroid medication for
bridge surrounded by love. senior chihuahua Tuffy, for one year.
Zoey, an 11-year-old These success stories • $936 pays for Apoquel, an allergy medication for
Norwich terrier, took were made possible by Dashie Girl, a senior pit bull, for one year.
therapy dog classes with donors. They are the stars To join our superheroes, make a gift today!
her senior forever guardian that make us shine. Please send a check to The Pet Cottage, 17049 Thunder
and performed beautifully. Our signature promise Road, Jupiter, FL 33478, or go to our website www.
Sofia and Skylar, two – that pets who lose their thepetcottage.org and click on donate.
maltipoos, went through humans due to death, The Pet Cottage Mission
a traumatic loss of their disability, or deployment The Pet Cottage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in
mom but found a new home will have home-style care Jupiter Farms that celebrates and protects the magical
in Jupiter Farms with a for life – requires significant relationship between people and pets. We provide home-
devoted couple and their financial resources. style care for pets who lose their humans due to death,
dog companion, Betty. Zoey and Lisa We know our community disability, or deployment. Through our unique program
is full of people who care – The Lifelong Guardianship Program – we promise
about senior pets just as Layla our pets will always have the home, care, and love they
all about KidS much as we do and that deserve – for life.
you understand that their care necessitates resources
We provide pet companionship for senior people and
and time. cover all veterinary expenses.
This past year the cost of all medical care added up to The Pet Cottage,
(561)818-5025,
$54,000.
Stop Yelling At We need the support of people like you to provide www.thepetcottage.org
loving homes for pets in need, and new life for seniors
Your Kids seeking pet companionship.
Your donation can make a difference:
• $20 pays for one examination consultation at our
local veterinary clinic.
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D.,
School Psychologist
“Here we go again,
mom’s rocket launcher
went off and she’s
yelling at me.” This
statement captures how
kids I work with often
describe how their mom
or dad deals with them
when they are not acting
right. “Yelling is the
only way I can get him to listen and behave,” is a
common parent response. All agree, yelling does not
contribute to a peaceful home.
Yes, at times we parents must raise our voices
and make it stern and serious. But yelling, shouting,
screaming, and threatening is parenting by instilling fear
into your child. Unfortunately, fear and intimidation
don’t produce lasting behavioral changes. Sure, your
child might behave when you’re around but leave them
with relatives or a sitter and prepare yourself for a bad
report. When you yell at your child to get him to do
what you want, he is learning that’s how he should
treat his peers or friends when he encounters someone
who doesn’t do what he wants. You are the example
he looks to for learning how to interact with others.
Do you yell at your child when he asks you to read
an unknown word from his homework? No, you teach
him how to pronounce the word. Try to maintain this
teaching mindset when it comes to his behavior. Keep
teaching him over and over how to behave appropriately.
Perhaps ask him questions instead of yelling
commands. “Are you being helpful? Is this good for the
family? What will happen if you don’t stop?” People
often tune out yelling, but a question has an implied
response requirement. Being asked a question requires
reflection and thought, and this helps your child’s mind
to shift and transition. Parenting requires us to modify
our behavior just like modifying our child’s behavior
so keep learning and practicing.
Maybe you’ve thought, “Why does he act like
that? Maybe there is something wrong with him. Is
he ADHD or maybe autistic?” Our testing process
provides information to help answer your questions.
Call to discuss your child as we test for autism, dyslexia,
dysgraphia, ADHD, depression, learning disabilities, and
anxiety. Visit JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.