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The Pet Cottage Post

A Story Of Hope ... And Charlie

In 2022, Hope, a 9-year-old senior The Pet Cottage also
Chihuahua, and Charlie, a 10-year-old provides monthly preventative
Italian greyhound, became homeless heartworm and flea and tick
when their owner died. The neighbors medications for these two
contacted The Pet Cottage to help, senior dogs. Should anything
and they accepted these two senior ever happen to Estela, Hope
dogs into their Lifelong Guardianship and Charlie will always have
Program. a home at The Pet Cottage.
Their first stop was a visit to The Pet Cottage’s local vet, Everyone is living
Dr. Vinoski. A senior health check and senior panel were their best senior life in Charlie
conducted to learn about the health needs of the new pack Jupiter Farms thanks to the
members. generosity of our supporters! Hope and Charlie napping on a bench
Everyone was surprised to discover that little Hope, at If you would like to learn more about the important work at
only 5 pounds, had a serious, grade 4 heart murmur. She was The Pet Cottage, a local nonprofit that serves homeless pets and or deployment through
given a daily treatment plan of Pimobendan (VetMedin) and senior people … you’re in luck! Come meet the people and the Lifelong Guardianship
Benazapril medications. She will be on these medications for pets of The Pet Cottage at our Open House on Saturday, Program. They provide pet
life and the monthly expense covered by The Pet Cottage is May 18, between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Our party theme companionship for senior
about $100. is Wizard of Oz “There’s No Place Like Home” and all people and fully support
Since they were a bonded pair, The Pet Cottage knew they members of the community are invited! that relationship by covering
needed to stay together and searched for a Forever Guardian The Pet Cottage celebrates and protects the magical all veterinary expenses,
in the community that could open their home to both of them. relationship between people and pets by providing homestyle providing regular check-ins
Estela, a Jupiter Farms resident who had recently lost two of care for pets who lose their humans due to death, disability and giving a peace of mind
her beloved dogs, was a perfect match. that the pet will always have
a home, no matter what.
Join The Pet Cottage for
a fun and exciting afternoon where you can meet the pets,
talk to volunteers, learn more about current volunteer
opportunities and hang out with pet lovers.
Bring a much-needed supply (paper towels, wee wee pads
or laundry detergent) and get some Pet Cottage swag! Light
refreshments will be provided.
Please R.S.V.P. by emailing thepetcottage@hotmail.com.
The Pet Cottage,
Togetherness – Hope and (561) 818-5025,
Walking the pack Hope and Charlie snuggling Charlie www.thepetcottage.org