Page 12 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - February '24

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The Pet Cottage Post

Senior Dobermans With If you would like to learn
Military Roots In Search more about becoming a
forever guardian for Vinny
Of Forever Home and Ladybug, please contact
The Pet Cottage. Short-
The Pet Cottage appreciates the term forever guardians are
service our United States Military also needed.
members have dedicated their The Sanctuary Property
lives to. When military personnel Needs Upgrades
face a big change – whether it’s The Pet Cottage
deployment or being restationed – Sanctuary is a 2-acre
and cannot keep their pet, The Pet property nestled in Jupiter
Cottage steps in with support and Farms that currently houses
solutions. 10 dogs and one cat. The
Jesse, a military serviceman based in South Florida with pets at the sanctuary have
22 years in, recently reached out to The Pet Cottage. He had special needs and receive
received orders to relocate for a tour in Italy. Jesse and his homestyle care from Wendy
family were the proud owners of two senior Dobermans, (who lives on-site) and the
Ladybug and Vinny. As a senior military member, Jesse had team of volunteers. The pets live inside, have access to The Pet Cottage Mission
always been able to take his dogs with him around the world, two dog parks and receive an abundance of love, care and The Pet Cottage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Jupiter
which was the plan for Italy. attention. But having enough space – for emergencies like Farms that celebrates and protects the magical relationship
Then Jesse received the surprising news that the Italian Vinny and Ladybug – is becoming an issue. between people and pets. We provide homestyle care for pets
base did not allow the Doberman breed. Jesse and his family A goal for The Pet Cottage in 2024 is to create short- who lose their humans due to death, disability or deployment
were absolutely heartbroken and scrambling for a solution. term boarding space for emergencies. Oftentimes, when a and make a forever promise for lifetime care.
The Pet Cottage was their saving grace with a forever promise person passes away, the surviving family members need an We also provide pet companionship for senior people
of lifetime care. immediate placement for the pet. Without that, the pet goes and cover all veterinary expenses. We are a promise and our
Creative Solutions Were Necessary to a shelter. promise means forever. You are invited to join our pack!
While Ladybug and Vinny fit the mission of The Pet If you or someone you know, would like to contribute The Pet Cottage,
Cottage, there was not a simple solution to set up forever financial resources or a physical trailer or structure to The (561) 818-5025,
guardianship due to the size, age and bonding of the two Pet Cottage, please contact us as soon as possible. www.thepetcottage.org
dogs.
Wendy Derhak, Pet Cottage founder and executive
community partners. Wendy secured a temporary forever Experience Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch
director, felt called to help and began connecting with

guardian through the volunteer network and set up local
boarding as soon as possible because Jesse and his family
were required to relocate to Italy the day after Christmas. It Cosmetic & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry
was an emotional goodbye for all! But Jesse had the peace
of mind that his beloved dogs would be cherished and cared State of the Art & Same Day Restorations
for. He also found comfort in knowing he can follow their
journey via social media. Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation Available

Joanne Green, D.D.S.

10887 N. Military Trail, Suite 6
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 622-2815 • www.joannegreendds.com

Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry - Cum Laude
Hospital of the University of Penn - General Practice Residency Training
Harvard Dental School - Former Instructor
Boston Brigham and Women’s Dental Group - Staff Dentist

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