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From Our Cottage To Yours … Happy Holidays

Become A Superhero Sofia and Skylar, two
Superheroes bring joy to maltipoos, went through a
senior pets and people in your traumatic loss of their mom but
neighborhood. found a new home in Jupiter
Cole , a 14-y ear -old Farms with a devoted couple
labradoodle, brought comfort and their dog companion,
and joy to his forever guardian Betty.
as she navigated bladder cancer. Smokey, a Russian Blue
Zoey, an 11-year-old Norwich terrier, took therapy dog cat, recovered from a severe Smokey
classes with her senior forever guardian and performed allergy that caused him to
beautifully. lose his hair and worry his poor forever guardian.
Zoey and Lisa Layla
The Singles Scene Column © Layla, a 16-year-old beagle, received hospice care

here at the Sanctuary and crossed the rainbow bridge
surrounded by love.
Matchmaking Under The Mistletoe matchmaking system. We know it’s tough being single, newly These success stories were made possible by donors. They
single, or widowed this time of year. However, you can simply are the stars that make us shine.
By Kelly Leary, M.S. and proactively flip the script. There is someone out there Our signature promise – that pets who lose their humans
& Miranda Capperelli, who feels and thinks like you and is waiting to meet you too,
Special Holiday Edition especially in the here and now. due to death, disability, or deployment will have home-style
“A Very Merry Season and A gift of love (from YOU to YOU) will lift your spirits care for life – requires significant financial resources.
a Happy New Year. instantly. Taking ACTION right now will change your vibe for We know our community is full of people who care about
Let’s Hope it’s a Good One the whole month...even if you decide you want your first date senior pets just as much as we do and that you understand
without any Fear.” in January. You will enjoy your holiday more knowing you are that their care necessitates resources and time.
Season’s Greetings, a client and your file is set up and ready to go. You will also
friends. Welcome to the beat the New Year rush. This past year the cost of all medical care added up to
most magical time of the Understand, many of your married friends are faking it $54,000.
year. We are so glad you are through the holiday as if they were happy. Many will argue We need the support of people like you to provide loving
here! As always, if you are and bicker, unfortunately. YOU are in a great situation. YOU homes for pets in need, and new life for seniors seeking pet
“spoken for” do share this are the designer of your love life, and YOU will choose who to companionship.
hopeful news with your single family and friends who may be kiss when the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve with our
struggling this time of year. help. Your future is waiting on you. So, put your name in our Your donation can make a difference:
Dating in December is extra romantic. It’s the easiest time Santa Hat. New clients are revealed daily. It’s so impressive, • $20 pays for one examination consultation at our local
to choose date ideas and people are generally in a joyful mood. even more so in person, as we have met every one of our clients veterinary clinic.
First Date venue options abound! Imagine driving through your in-person in our private practice. • $47 pays for two cases of EN prescription food for Leisel,
favorite decked out holiday neighborhood or gift shopping at Know that December holds a mirror up and asks: “What a special needs dog, who lives with Forever Guardian Chantal.
the mall with your new romantic beau. That would be a telling do you want this year, my dear?” or “How do you want to
second, third, or fourth date, right? How someone handles the end the year and start a new one?” I know what you want • $77 pays for a three-month supply of NexGard for Corky,
holiday season is often a window to how they handle their entire because you are reading this column. The next step is your a senior lab who lives with Forever Guardians Lynn and Eddie.
life. Think about it! responsibility. Make an appointment to meet us and we will • $115.50 pays for a senior screen bloodwork panel which
Cupid and Santa love to work in tandem too--as you now take care of the rest. we have done annually for all of our senior pets.
know--making it even more possible for your dreams to come Wishing you an extraordinary Holiday Season and a • $360 pays for Soloxine, a thyroid medication for senior
true. Even a giant Grinch can be transformed into a jolly soul Happy New Year!
this month. The odds of attracting a future partner are doubled Love more in 2024! chihuahua Tuffy, for one year.
in December. (Keep in mind: This doesn’t mean you have to Thank you for sharing your time with us today. The love in • $936 pays for Apoquel, an allergy medication for Dashie
spend the high holidays together if you just started dating. You us honors the love in all of you. Girl, a senior pit bull, for one year.
don’t have to “meet the parents” yet...so to speak.) XoXo, Kelly & Miranda To join our superheroes, make a gift today!
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or you may be a single parent of school age children, which is dating industry and a Master’s Degree The Pet Cottage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Jupiter
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