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The Pet Cottage Post

Bridging Hearts Between
Seniors And Pets

In a world where
companionship can last a
lifetime, The Pet Cottage
stands as a beacon of hope,
uniting senior individuals
with pets in need. This
nonprofit organization,
based in Jupiter, has been
instrumental in cultivating Sophie and Scott Claire with Sugar Baby Wendy and Angel Mickey and Angel
meaningful relationships between vulnerable pets and seniors,
ensuring both find solace and purpose in each other’s company. become aggressive. Upon joining The Pet Cottage’s Lifelong • Emergency Care: $1,500 covers the cost of an
A Mission Of Compassion Guardianship Program, she received essential veterinary care, emergency room visit for a pet in crisis.
The Pet Cottage’s mission is to provide lifelong grooming, and, most importantly, love. Dedicated volunteers, A Call To Action
guardianship for pets who have lost their owners due to death, Michelle and Matt, provided the extra TLC and time needed As the year draws to a close, The Pet Cottage invites
disability, or deployment. By matching these animals with to build trust with Sophie. Today, she thrives in the home the community to consider making a year-end donation.
senior individuals, the organization not only offers a loving of Forever Guardians Scott and Maryann, bringing joy and Such contributions are pivotal in sustaining their mission,
home to the pets but also enriches the lives of seniors through companionship to their lives. ensuring that both pets and seniors continue to receive
the joy and responsibility of pet companionship. Impact By The Numbers the care and companionship they deserve.
Stories Of Transformation In the past year, The Pet Cottage has welcomed 66 pets How To Contribute
One heartwarming story is that of Sophie, a 12-year-old into their program, each finding a new home through their Donations can be made online at (https://www.
Maltipoo. After her owner suffered a stroke, Sophie was left Lifelong Guardianship initiative. Additionally, 60 human thepetcottage.org/), or by mailing contributions to:
alone and frightened. When a family member discovered seniors have experienced the profound benefits of pet The Pet Cottage
her, Sophie was terrified, severely matted, in pain, and had companionship, discovering renewed purpose and joy. 17049 Thunder Road
The Role Of Generosity Jupiter, Florida 33478
The organization’s success is deeply rooted in the A Message Of Gratitude
generosity of its supporters. Donations directly fund various “Every story we share has a hero, and you are the hero
aspects of pet care, including: in ours,” says Wendy Derhak, founder and executive
• Veterinary Examinations: $20 covers a basic exam director of The Pet Cottage. “Your generosity transforms
at the local vet clinic, ensuring each pet’s health is assessed lives, ensuring pets receive lifelong care and seniors find
upon arrival. joy, pride, and a sense of belonging.”
• Specialized Treatments: $78 funds a six-week This holiday season, consider becoming a part of The
Cytopoint injection for Sparky, a senior Shih Tzu suffering Pet Cottage’s compassionate community ( our pack). Your
from chronic itching. support can make a world of difference, one pet and one
• Annual Health Screenings: $115.50 supports senior at a time.
comprehensive bloodwork for senior pets, aiding in early Wendy Derhak,
detection of potential health issues. Founder/Executive Director
• Chronic Condition Management: $512 supplies a Call (561) 818-5025 for more information. Visitors are
year’s worth of insulin for Simba, an orange tabby cat with welcome by appointment.
Walking the Pack 2023/24 diabetes.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center Wins Large Nonprofit Of

The Year At Eighth Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) has been and education. For four
recognized as the Large Nonprofit of the Year at the Eighth decades, the center has
Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards. This prestigious honor worked tirelessly to
was presented by Nonprofits First during a reception and rehabilitate sick and
awards ceremony at the Kravis Center for the Performing injured sea turtles,
Arts on Wednesday, October 30. striving to return them
The annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards celebrates to their natural habitats
dedicated nonprofit organizations, staff, and volunteers as swiftly as possible.
in Palm Beach County who are committed to making a Photos courtesy of
positive impact in the community. The inspiring event Capehart Photography
showcases nominees across 14 categories, with one and Loggerhead
honoree recognized in each category. Marinelife Center
“As a donation-
based facility, we are
grateful for everyone
who supports our )
mission, and those
that come to the center
to see our patients
firsthand,” said Andy
Dehart, president and )
CEO of Loggerhead
Marinelife Center. Andy Dehart Loggerhead MarineLife Center
“We are grateful for
everyone who shares our mission, and together, we’ll
continue to build a safer world for our turtles and our oceans.”
LMC is dedicated to conserving ocean ecosystems,
specifically targeting threatened and endangered sea
turtles. With the goal of becoming a leading authority
in ocean conservation at both local and global levels,
LMC focuses on rehabilitation, research, conservation,

Gui Proença accepting
award for Loggerhead
Marinelife Center