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The Pet Cottage Post

Senior Special Needs Dogs Fiona
And Shamus Join Our Pack

The loss of a beloved owner can
be utterly devastating for a senior
dog or cat. These elderly pets
often form intensely close,
codependent bonds with their
human families, and when that
support system is suddenly taken
away, the grief they experience
can be profound.
It’s not uncommon for grieving pets to withdraw, lose
interest in eating and playing, vocalize incessantly, or even Fiona Shamus
act out in destructive ways as they struggle to cope with the
absence of their person. The sadness and sense of loss is Thankfully, there are organizations like The Pet Peanut, Sugar, Angel and Tuffy
palpable in their eyes, as they search in vain for the familiar Cottage that specialize in caring for pets who have lost
sights, sounds, and affection they’ve grown accustomed to. their humans, due to death, disability, or deployment. This local animal nonprofit has become a haven for senior
dogs like Fiona, a 14-year-old Shih Tzu, and Shamus, an
11-year-old terrier mix, who were left grieving after the
recent passing of their devoted owner, Margaret.
With their advanced age and special needs, rehoming
these pups proved extremely challenging for Margaret’s
mourning family, who even considered the heart-
wrenching option of euthanasia.
But the Pet Cottage exists to give these vulnerable,
elderly animals the love and support they so desperately
require, and they’ve found the perfect new guardians in
Melanie, Les, and their senior mother Nonnie, who have
been seeking to open their home to a furry companion after
the recent loss of their own three senior dogs – Coconut,
Pippi and Jazmine.
By matching rescued pets with caring Forever
Guardians and covering all their medical expenses, the
Pet Cottage ensures that no matter what, these cherished
animals will live out their golden years in the comfort
and security of a loving forever home.
It’s a vital service that comes at great cost, as the
organization currently oversees the care of 53 pets, 47 of
whom are seniors, your generous donation can make all
Discover the the difference in the lives of Fiona, Shamus, and countless
other deserving animals in need.
To become an active part of our work for all pets please

Difference consider donating today! The Pet Cottage
Your heart will grow a whole size bigger, and our tails

will wag even more.

Wendy Derhak, Founder/Executive Director
17049 Thunder Road, Jupiter, FL 33478
View https://www.thepetcottage.org or call (561)
818-5025 for more information.
Visitors are welcome by appointment.

Coming soon, our fully renovated East golf course including
a new driving range and short game area.
Season
Enjoy The Pointe, our new lifestyle center designed to
inspire, delight and transform.
Is Here!

Along with season comes the increased
temptation to utilize the golf courses as a
park/playground, but we must ask you to
refrain from any non-golf related access.
Maintenance is performed on all
the courses during the year, so there
is equipment and work being done. In
addition, it is a time when there are
more golfers on the course enjoying our
beautiful weather.
Thank you