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The Pet Cottage Post

You know The Pet Cottage serves Becoming a Forever Guardian is a unique opportunity
pets who lose their humans due to to share your heart and home with a pet and have the full
death, disability, or deployment. support of The Pet Cottage.
But did you know, they are also Do you feel called to open your home to a pet who has
committed to helping senior lost their human?
people and the loneliness crisis The Pet Cottage provides and covers the cost of all
many of them face? Take Paulette, medical care – routine, specialty, emergency, and even
a senior with a chronic illness that prescription medications and preventatives – for their pets,
keeps her at home most of the time. forever. Forever Guardians provide food for their pet, along
In November of 2023, Paulette, a widow in her late 60s, with lots of tender love and care, of course!
became Forever Guardian to Arya the gray tabby cat. Paulette Your guardianship commitment means pets avoid shelters
often sleeps late and has little energy. She was feeling lonely and instability and find happiness, a warm bed, and a doting
and distraught. She discovered The Pet Cottage and knew this companion for life.
could be a way she could share her home with a pet without Cynthia, Gigi and Dr. V Claire and Dashie Girl To apply to become a Guardian visit https://www.
worry. Arya needed a home when her person joined the Coast thepetcottage.org/forever-guardian-application.
Guard and Paulette desperately needed companionship. This disabilities – who otherwise The Pet Cottage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in
was a match made in heaven. might not feel comfortable Jupiter Farms that celebrates and protects the magical
Paulette says, “Arya gives me purpose and gets me out with full pet ownership – the relationship between people and pets. We provide
of bed. She makes me laugh and has made a difference in opportunity to experience the homestyle care for pets who lose their humans due to
my every waking hour. I recently had family visit and they joys of pet companionship. death, disability, or deployment.
noticed a huge change in my happiness and disposition.” The role of forever We provide pet companionship for senior people and
The Pet Cottage acknowledges the loneliness and guardianship is essential to cover all veterinary expenses. We are a promise, and our
hesitancy many senior people feel when it comes to pet The Pet Cottage’s mission. promise means forever. You are invited to join our pack!
ownership. Many of The Pet Cottage The Pet Cottage
● What will happen to my pet if something happens to me? pets are senior pets that have Wendy Derhak, Founder/Executive Director
● What if my pet needs medical care I can’t afford? health issues and require Call (561) 818-5025 for more information
● What if I am unable to care for my pet long-term? more resources. Their forever www.thepetcottage.org
● I want a pet in my life, but need backup support just promise to each pet in their Wendy and Zack
in case. care means that no matter
This is where The Pet Cottage Lifelong Guardianship what happens to a guardian, the pet will have a loving home.
Program shines by providing seniors and people with

It’s The Law!

Did You Know That, In
Florida … How much will you

By Adam S. Gumson, need to retire?
Esq.
Child support for an
adopted minor involves Call to schedule a
financial assistance
provided by one or one-on-one.
both adoptive parents
to ensure the well-being
and development of the Sally S Stahl, AAMS™
child. As with biological Financial Advisor
children, adopted minors 1851 W Indiantown Rd Ste 106
are entitled to financial Jupiter, FL 33458
support for their basic needs, education, healthcare, and 561-748-7600
overall welfare. Child support arrangements vary based Sally.Stahl@edwardjones.com
on jurisdiction and individual circumstances, but the
underlying goal remains to prioritize the best interests
of the minor child, whether biological or adopted.
A pet trust is a legal mechanism to safeguard the
interests of one’s beloved animals and provides peace of
mind to the pet owner by ensuring that his/her animals
receive proper care and attention after he/she dies. The
trust typically remains in effect for the duration of the
pet’s life and any assets that remain after the pet’s death
are distributed according to the trust’s instructions.
Guardianship advocacy plays a crucial role in
protecting the rights and interests of individuals
deemed unable to make sound decisions for themselves
due to incapacity. Advocates work within the
framework of Florida’s guardianship laws to ensure
the proper appointment of guardians and promote the
well-being of vulnerable individuals. Guardianship
advocacy aims to provide a compassionate and
supportive environment for individuals requiring
assistance in managing their affairs.
Real estate is conveyed by a deed signed by two
witnesses and a notary public and is recorded in the county
where the property is located. The deed often contains
language to confirm how the buyers desire to take title,
such as with rights of survivorship or perhaps to own a
specific percentage with another owner. Any buyer should
make sure that he/she speaks to the title agent before the
closing to confirm how he/she wishes to take title.
Jupiter Law Center is a private neighborhood law
firm located in the RiverPlace Professional Center,
1003 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, Fla.,
(561) 744 - 4600, jupiterlawcenter.com. The firm
provides peace of mind by solving problems with
integrity and compassion in the areas of estate and
business planning, probate, guardianship and trust
administration, probate and guardianship for personal
injury firms, family law and real estate.