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The Pet Cottage Post

A Story Of Hope ... And Charlie

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

fundraising from page 9

Sponsor Hon. Ann Brown; Entertainment Sponsors Esther and
Sid Dinerstein, Sally Nathanson, Louise and Barry Snyder;
Table Sponsors Penny Bank, Tina and Jeff Bolton, Susan and
Larry Goldfein, JP Morgan Securities, Judy and Lew Kramer,
Diane and Mark Perlberg; Cocktail Reception Sponsors
Stephen Brown and Jamie Stern, Lisa Koza – Northern Trust;
Gift Bag Sponsors Roe Green, Pamela McIver; Photography
Sponsors Beth Alcalde – Akerman LLP, Suzanne Holmes,
Priscilla Leslie, Sid Lesowitz and Peter Rogers, Dan Sampson
– Milestone Mortgage Corporation, Judy Lewent and Mark
Shapiro, Bernard Perry; Creative Sponsors Jackie D’Onofrio
– Metamorphic Media Design, Preferred Printing.
The Gala Committee was made up of Beth Alcalde,
Penny Bank, Sue Ellen Beryl, Tina Bolton, Hon. Ann Brown,
Stephen Brown, Esther Dinerstein, Hermine Drezner, Susan
Ellerin, Edith Hall Friedheim, Jim Fuld, Susan Goldfein, Bill Hayes and Jane Rothchild Tina and Jeff Bolton Mark and Diane Perlberg Jason Powell and Rudina Toro
William Hayes, Lisa Koza, Carlton Moody, Cynthia Nalley,
Mark Perlberg, Bernard Perry, Ed Ricci, Jennifer Sardone-
Shiner, Louise Snyder and Rudina Toro.
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