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The Pet Cottage Post

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