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The Pet Cottage Post

The Pet Cottage: Where Pets A Story Of Healing: Meet Sadly, this isn’t
uncommon. Many
And People Belong Mister And Beary pets entering The Pet
Cottage’s program
Happy New Year! As Recently, two new members joined The Pet Cottage’s come with untreated
we welcome 2025, we’d Lifelong Guardianship Program: Mister and Beary, a medical conditions
like to share the story of bonded senior pair who lost their mom to cancer. When or signs of neglect—
The Pet Cottage, a unique they arrived, it was clear they needed immediate attention. not out of malice, but
organization where pets and On December 17, Beary underwent emergency surgery because their humans
people belong, where hearts for painful bladder stones. Thankfully, the surgery was were struggling with
grow bigger, and where those successful, and Beary their own health
who are often overlooked— is now recovering challenges. Yet,
senior pets and people—are comfortably under our thanks to generous
treated with the dignity, patience, compassion, and love they care. Mister, however, donor support
deserve. will require a more a nd grant s from
When pets lose their humans due to death, disability, complicated surgery foundations like the Haseley Family Foundation, the
deployment, or challenges such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, this month to address Cathleen McFarlane Foundation, the Peter H. Kamin
or cancer, their world is turned upside down. Often these his condition. These Family Foundation, and the Knopf Family Foundation,
pets are older, facing health issues themselves, and feeling procedures, coupled The Pet Cottage provides the veterinary care and nurturing
scared and uncertain about their future. That’s where The Pet with prescription needed to restore these pets’ health, support their well-
Cottage steps in, transforming a heartbreaking situation into diets and ongoing being, and ensure they thrive for the rest of their lives.
one filled with hope and care. care, are part of
The Pet Cottage doesn’t just rescue pets; it provides a our commitment to How You Can Help
Forever Promise. Unlike shelters, which focus on adoption, ensuring that these
The Pet Cottage offers Lifelong Guardianship. This means two sweet dogs live The Pet Cottage is always in need of compassionate
every pet that enters their program is cared for, loved, and happy, healthy lives. Forever Guardians. There is a special need for guardians
supported for life. From medical care and surgeries to who can welcome bonded pairs, large senior dogs, and
behavioral support and a stable home environment, The Pet cats. Guardians provide a loving home environment, while
Cottage ensures that no pet feels abandoned again. 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 to 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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#SeniorPets #CompassionInAction