Page 10 - JupiterSpotlight - April '24

Page 10, Jupiter Spotlight
The Pet Cottage Post

The Pet Cottage Celebrates Senior Pets And Senior People her two dogs, Pugsley and Gigi, so we set up a meet
We celebrate and protect the Angel. In fact, Lisa was a Pet and greet. Gigi had been
magical relationship between Cottage Forever Guardian to raised by Owen since she
people and pets by providing Angel, a senior dachshund. was a puppy and so patience
homestyle care for pets When Pugsley passed away and understanding for her
who lose their humans in 2022, Lisa was ready to adjustment period was
due to death, disability, open her heart to another necessary. The Pet Cottage
or deployment through dog and Zoey was a perfect has fully supported the
our Lifelong Guardianship fit. At that point, Zack had Lisa and Zoey relationship with in-person
Program. We provide pet developed doggie dementia visits, phone support, vet
companionship for senior people, and was no longer Zoey’s bonded mate. And Zoey was a great visits and encouragement.
and we fully support them by covering candidate for Forever Guardianship in a volunteer’s home. Joe, who is in his 80s, takes
all veterinary expenses, providing regular check-ins and giving Today, Lisa and Zoey are the bonded pair! They enjoy Gigi on daily walks in the
a peace of mind that the pet will always have a home with us. neighborhood walks, golf cart rides, service dog classes and neighborhood and Gigi Cynthia and Joe with Gigi
A New Bonded Pair watching TV together. Zoey has brought new energy into enjoys sunbathing in the
In 2021, Zoey and Zack, two senior Norwich terriers came Lisa’s life. And Lisa showers Zoey with love and attention. back garden. Cynthia takes
to The Pet Cottage after their senior mom passed away. The Lisa has made dear friends with the other Pet Cottage care of all of Gigi’s health
woman’s son contacted The Pet Cottage because he couldn’t volunteers and finds meaning and purpose in our community. needs and makes sure she is
imagine sending his mom’s beloved dogs to a shelter. The New Hope And New Adventures comfortable and loved. We
Pet Cottage provided him with peace of mind that the dogs Gigi, a 13-year-old senior love creating these happy
would be loved and cherished. While they were sweet and Jack Russell Terrier, recently stories in our community for
spunky dogs, they were in serious need of medical care and joined our pack. When senior pets and people.
grooming. The Pet Cottage brought them to our veterinarian her senior owner, Owen, a Urgent: Big Dog Forever Guardians Needed
where an initial exam was completed and all their medical Vietnam veteran, could no If you love big dogs and want to make a difference in the
needs were addressed. longer care for her due to community, please contact us for more information about
Zack and Zoey initially came to The Sanctuary because medical issues, he reached out Forever Guardianship and volunteer opportunities. We have
they were a bonded pair and had just suffered a great loss. to The Pet Cottage for help. room in our pack for you!
They fit in well with The Sanctuary pack. Cynthia and Joe, a senior The Pet Cottage,
Meanwhile, one of our fabulous senior volunteers named couple in PGA National, Wendy Derhak,
Lisa had recently suffered a string of great losses. First, in had been on our Forever Gigi with bone Founder/Executive Director,
2020, her husband Perry passed away from COVID. Lisa Guardian waitlist for about (561) 818-5025
was devastated and heartbroken. She found comfort in three months. We thought they might be a good match for www.thepetcottage.org

Palm Beach Opera’s Gala from page 9 Parr, Rhoda and Joel Pinsky, Donna K. and John Raggio, lives of the communities it serves with a diverse offering
Philip Robinson, Ahuva Rosen, Jane Rothchild, Sandra and of educational programs, and training the next generation
gala Cochairs Judy Harpel, Paulette Koch, and Diane Sculley, Max Scanavino, Vicki Schneps, Rosellen and Robert Schnurr, of opera stars. Founded in 1961, the fully professional
as well as by Board Chairman David Genser and General and Jean and Martin Shafiroff, Jane and John Shalam, Daisy Soros, Palm Beach Opera presents main-stage performances at
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The event was a tribute to the contributions of the Gala and Frank Orenstein, Irene Brant Zelinsky, and Tania Zouikin. Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.
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