Page 18 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - April '24

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The Pet Cottage Post

The Pet Cottage Celebrates Senior Pets And Senior People We love creating these happy stories in our community
We celebrate and protect the for senior pets and people.
magical relationship between Urgent: Big Dog Forever Guardians Needed
people and pets by providing If you love big dogs and want to make a difference in the
homestyle care for pets community, please contact us for more information about
who lose their humans Forever Guardianship and
due to death, disability, volunteer opportunities.
or deployment through We have room in our pack
our Lifelong Guardianship for you!
Program. We provide pet The Pet Cottage,
companionship for senior Wendy Derhak,
people, and we fully support them Founder/Executive
by covering all veterinary expenses, providing regular Director,
check-ins and giving a peace of mind that the pet will (561) 818-5025
always have a home with us. www.thepetcottage.org
A New Bonded Pair Zoey in the golf cart
In 2021, Zoey and Zack, two senior Norwich terriers
came to The Pet Cottage after their senior mom passed
away. The woman’s son contacted The Pet Cottage because
he couldn’t imagine sending his mom’s beloved dogs to a “Service is our number one priority”
shelter. The Pet Cottage provided him with peace of mind
that the dogs would be loved and cherished. While they 561-743-0070
were sweet and spunky dogs, they were in serious need of
medical care and grooming. The Pet Cottage brought them www.palmspoolservices.com
to our veterinarian where an initial exam was completed
and all their medical needs were addressed.
Zack and Zoey initially came to The Sanctuary because
they were a bonded pair and had just suffered a great loss.
They fit in well with The Sanctuary pack.
Meanwhile, one of our fabulous senior volunteers named
Lisa had recently suffered a string of great losses. First,
in 2020, her husband
Perry passed away
from COVID. Lisa
wa s deva sta te d
and heartbroken.
She found comfort
in her two dogs,
Pugsley and Angel. Expires 5/15/24.
In fact, Lisa was a
Pet Cottage Forever State Licensed & Insured
Guardian to Angel, Serving Palm Beach County CPC # 1457468 • LPG#30099
a senior dachshund. Lisa and Zoey
When Pugsley
passed away in 2022, Lisa was ready to open her heart
to another dog and Zoey was a perfect fit. At that point,
Zack had developed doggie dementia and was no longer Experience Dentistry
Zoey’s bonded mate. And Zoey was a great candidate for
Forever Guardianship in a volunteer’s home.
Today, Lisa and Zoey are the bonded pair! They enjoy
neighborhood walks, golf cart rides, service dog classes
and watching TV together. Zoey has brought new energy with a
into Lisa’s life. And Lisa showers Zoey with love and
attention. Lisa has made dear friends with the other Pet
Cottage volunteers and finds meaning and purpose in our
community.
New Hope And New Adventures
Gigi, a 13-year-old senior Jack Russell Terrier, recently Woman’s Touch
joined our pack. When her senior owner, Owen, a Vietnam
veteran, could no longer care for her due to medical issues,
he reached out to The Pet
Cottage for help.
Cynthia and Joe, a Cosmetic & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry
senior couple in PGA
National, had been on
our Forever Guardian State of the Art & Same Day Restorations
waitlist for about three
months. We thought
they might be a good Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation Available
match for Gigi, so we
set up a meet and greet.
Gigi had been raised by
Owen since she was a Joanne Green, D.D.S.
puppy and so patience
a nd unde rst a ndi ng Gigi with bone
for her adjustment 10887 N. Military Trail, Suite 6
period was necessary.
The Pet Cottage has Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
fully supported the
relationship with in- (561) 622-2815
person visits, phone
support, vet visits and
encouragement. Joe, www.joannegreendds.com
who is in his 80s, takes
Gigi on daily walks in
the neighborhood and Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry - Cum Laude
Gigi enjoys sunbathing
in the back garden. Hospital of the University of Penn - General Practice Residency Training
Cynthia takes care of all Harvard Dental School - Former Instructor
of Gigi’s health needs Boston Brigham and Women’s Dental Group - Staff Dentist
and makes sure she is
comfortable and loved. Cynthia and Joe with Gigi