Page 10 - Southern Exposure- April '24

Page 10, Southern Exposure

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The Pet Cottage Post

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

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