Page 14 - The Jewish Voice - January '25

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Knowledge Is Power;

A Story of Healing: Meet Mister and Beary Ignorance Is Outright
Recently, two new Dangerous
members joined The
Pet Cottage’s Lifelong By Marc Pintel
Guardianship Program: Chabad of Palm
Mister and Beary, a bonded Beach G ardens
senior pair who lost their recently partnered
mom to cancer. When they with CAMERA and
arrived, it was clear they the Gross Family
needed immediate attention. Center for the Study
Beary recently underwent of the Holocaust and
emergency surgery for painful Antisemitism. Speaker Hashem has a way to turn a problem into a solution.
bladder stones. Thankfully, David Litman discussed Three members of Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens went to
the surgery was successful, the challenges of the work on this issue. Lauren Gross, who graduated from Brown
and Beary is recovering BDS Movement at University in 1977, spoke with alumni and administrators
comfortably under our care. Brown University, a on her concerns about BDS. Michael Bass wrote a report
Mister, however, will require movement by student warning about the dangers of foreign funding being used
a more complicated surgery groups to encourage the university to cease and desist funding in universities that has been presented to the United States
to address his condition. of anything connected with Israel. Department of Justice. Harriet Sternlicht, whose son Barry
These procedures, coupled has been a trustee for Brown since 1982, pushed back against
with prescription diets and the BDS narrative.
ongoing care, are part of our Litman engaged the audience in a spirited discussion.
commitment to ensuring that Thanks to the work of CAMERA, Congress, and grassroot
these two sweet dogs live efforts, BDS cannot force Brown University to cut off
happy, healthy lives. investment in Israel. The speaker pointed out that a minority
Sadly, this isn’ t can fabricate facts but that does not equate to putting in place
uncommon. Many pets entering The Pet Cottage’s program dangerous solutions.
come with untreated medical conditions or signs of neglect — The program exemplifies the beauty of Jewish pride.
not out of malice, but because their humans were struggling While we mourn our loss of family from the devastating
with their own health challenges. Yet, thanks to generous October 7 terror attack, Jews do not sit back and do nothing
donor support and grants from foundations like the Haseley to defend themselves anymore.
Family Foundation, the Cathleen McFarlane Foundation, the
Peter H. Kamin Family Foundation, and the Knopf Family
Foundation, The Pet Cottage provides the veterinary care and ATTENTION READERS
nurturing needed to restore these pets’ health, support their
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How You Can Help

The Pet Cottage is always in need of compassionate
Forever Guardians. There is a special need for guardians
who can welcome bonded pairs, large senior dogs, and cats.
Guardians provide a loving home environment, while The
Pet Cottage takes responsibility for the pet’s medical needs.
It’s a partnership of love and care that makes a life-changing
difference for pets in need and the seniors who love them.
As we look ahead at 2025, The Pet Cottage remains
committed to its mission: ensuring that every pet who loses
their human will always have a home, care, and love.
If you’d like to learn more, donate, or become a Forever
Guardian, visit https://www.thepetcottage.org/. Together, we
can create a world where pets and people truly belong.
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