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The Pet Cottage Post

Senior Maltese Mix Needs
Rehabilitation
At The Pet Cottage, we
often welcome pets in need
of rehabilitation due to their
owners’ declining health, both
physical and mental. As a
person’s health deteriorates –
whether from aging or illness – the
care they provide to their beloved pets often suffers. We
frequently encounter animals that have not been groomed
for a long time, arriving matted and dirty. Others come
to us underweight because their owners have forgotten to
feed them, while some are significantly overweight due Sophie Sophie in the car
to overfeeding during periods of neglect. Fleas and other
parasites are not uncommon as well. struggled to manage her affairs. For three months, Sophie whom are seniors. Your generous donation can make a
In our society, it’s common for families to live far apart, was left alone in the home, receiving only brief visits for meaningful difference in the lives of Sophie and many
especially in South Florida, where many seniors retire and feeding and walking. When a niece flew in to check on other deserving animals.
leave their extended families behind. Family members things, she was shocked to discover Sophie still living To become an active part of our work for all pets please
often visit during the holidays, only to be heartbroken by there. The little dog was terrified of people, severely consider donating today!
the changes in their parents matted, in clear pain, and had become aggressive. Her Your heart will grow a whole size bigger, and our tails
or grandparents. Difficult owner had been unable to care for her for some time will wag even more.
decisions are sometimes before being hospitalized, leaving Sophie in a dire The Pet Cottage
made during these visits, situation. Wendy Derhak Founder/Executive Director
including moving loved The Pet Cottage is fortunate to have dedicated 17049 Thunder Road
ones into assisted living volunteers like Michelle and Matt, who possess a special Jupiter, FL 33478
or memory care facilities. talent for caring for these hurting souls. They open their Please visit https://www.thepetcottage.org or call
Unfort unat el y, t his hearts and home to pups like Sophie, providing the extra (561) 818-5025 for more information.
often means they can no TLC and time needed before these animals can be placed Visitors are welcome by appointment.
longer care for their pets. with a Forever Guardian. It takes patience, perseverance,
Similarly, when a relative and an abundance of love to build trust with a senior pet
passes away, pets may be that has experienced neglect.
left in the care of family Now, with the support of our Lifelong Guardianship
members who are now Program, we are committed to helping Sophie heal and
faced with making urgent recover, ensuring she receives the love and care she
decisions. deserves.
R e c en t l y, T h e Pe t Michelle Perunko and Sophie By matching pets with caring Forever Guardians and
Cottage welcomed Sophie, covering all their medical expenses, The Pet Cottage
a 10-year-old Maltipoo, in terrible shape. Her owner had ensures these cherished animals can enjoy their golden
suffered a stroke, was hospitalized, and never returned years in loving homes. This essential service comes
home. Family members, overwhelmed with grief, at a great cost, as we currently care for 56 pets, 47 of

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