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Senior Dobermans With Military Roots In Search Of Forever Home

The Pet Cottage with 22 years in, recently reached out to The Pet Cottage. Creative Solutions Were
appreciates the service He had received orders to relocate for a tour in Italy. Necessary
our United States Military Jesse and his family were the proud owners of two senior While Ladybug and
members have dedicated Dobermans, Ladybug and Vinny. As a senior military Vinny fit the mission of
their lives to. When military member, Jesse had always been able to take his dogs with The Pet Cottage, there was
personnel face a big change him around the world, which was the plan for Italy. not a simple solution to set
– whether it’s deployment Then Jesse received the surprising news that the Italian up forever guardianship
or being restationed – and base did not allow the Doberman breed. Jesse and his due to the size, age and
cannot keep their pet, The family were absolutely heartbroken and scrambling for a bonding of the two dogs.
Pet Cottage steps in with support and solutions. solution. The Pet Cottage was their saving grace with a Wendy Derhak, Pet
Jesse, a military serviceman based in South Florida forever promise of lifetime care. Cottage founder and
executive director,
felt called to help and
began connecting with
community partners.
Wendy secured a
t em porary fore ver
YOUR FIRST CHOICE volunteer network and
guardian through the
set up local boarding
as soon as possible
FOR A because Jesse and his
family were required to
relocate to Italy the day
SECOND an emotional goodbye
after Christmas. It was
for all! But Jesse had the
peace of mind that his beloved dogs would be cherished and
cared for. He also found comfort in knowing he can follow
their journey via social media.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a forever
OPINION guardian for Vinny and Ladybug, please contact The Pet
Cottage. Short-term forever guardians are also needed.
The Sanctuary Property Needs Upgrades
The Pet Cottage Sanctuary is a 2-acre property nestled
in Jupiter Farms that currently houses 10 dogs and one cat.
The pets at the sanctuary have special needs and receive
homestyle care from Wendy (who lives on-site) and the team
of volunteers. The pets live inside, have access to two dog
parks and receive an abundance of love, care and attention.
But having enough space – for emergencies like Vinny and
Ladybug – is becoming an issue.
A goal for The Pet Cottage in 2024 is to create short-term
boarding space for emergencies. Oftentimes, when a person
passes away, the surviving family members need an immediate
placement for the pet. Without that, the pet goes to a shelter.
If you or someone you know, would like to contribute
CHOOSE A LEADER financial resources or a physical trailer or structure to The Pet
Cottage, please contact us as soon as possible.
IN CARDIAC SURGERY The Pet Cottage Mission
The Pet Cottage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Jupiter
Farms that celebrates and protects the magical relationship
Second opinions save lives. That’s why Cleveland Clinic between people and pets. We provide homestyle care for pets
in Florida is your first choice for a second opinion who lose their humans due to death, disability or deployment
and make a forever promise for lifetime care.
on cardiac surgery. With minimally invasive options and We also provide pet companionship for senior people
shortened recovery times, our heart surgeons provide world and cover all veterinary expenses. We are a promise and our
class care from South Florida to the Treasure Coast. From promise means forever. You are invited to join our pack!
The Pet Cottage,
pioneering research to robotic-assisted cardiovascular surgery, (561) 818-5025,
trust our heart experts for every care in the world. www.thepetcottage.org

Call 855.881.1972 to schedule an appointment.

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