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Local Happenings from page 8 Today, Thor lives happily with Marcia and Michael, Psychiatrist Joins Jewish
enjoying his new home and their expansive backyard.
been following Thor’s story Jerry stays in touch through WhatsApp, sharing updates Family Service
and felt a pull to reach out. and photos, and The Pet Cottage remains committed to
Experienced with large dogs supporting Thor and his Forever Guardians for the rest of Board-certified
and with a spacious acre of his life. psychiatrist Dr. Kristi
land and a pool — a dream At The Pet Cottage, we witness love in its purest Wragg has joined Ferd
for Thor, who loves to swim forms every day. Whether it’s the selfless act of rehoming & Gladys Alpert Jewish
— they were eager to meet a beloved pet or the joy of welcoming a new furry friend Family Service. In her role,
him. into your heart, love truly is all around us. she will focus on supporting
When we visited Marcia If you’d like to learn more, donate, or become a Forever Alpert JFS’s adult patient
and Michael’s home, it was Guardian, visit www.thepetcottage.org. Together, we can population.
clear: This was the one. create a world where pets and people truly belong. Dr. Wragg’s journey to
Jerry had the chance to meet This February, we celebrate the love that makes psychiatry began during
them and see the wonderful miracles happen — the love that brought Thor to Marcia and her time as a clinical social
environment Thor would call home. The bond was instant, Michael, giving Jerry peace of mind during a difficult time. worker in the psychiatric Dr. Kristi Wragg
and Jerry left for Australia with peace of mind, knowing his Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and helps emergency department at
beloved companion was in loving hands. us create these beautiful stories of love and connection. Rutgers University. Inspired to deepen her impact, she
pursued a medical degree at Central Michigan University.
The Pet Cottage Secures care is one of our most pressing expenses, and this During her residency, she served as chief resident in the
Sandra & Leon Levine Psychiatry Residency Program at
Grant for Veterinary funding allows us to provide necessary medical services Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Wragg’s excellence was
recognized with the inaugural Outstanding Resident of the
without compromise.”
Expenses The Forever Guardianship program is a cornerstone Year award and the Resident Teacher of the Year honor from
of The Pet Cottage’s mission. By pairing pets with UNC-Chapel Hill medical students.
The Pet Cottage loving Forever Guardians, the program ensures each Specializing in mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma, Dr.
recently received a generous animal finds a stable, nurturing home. This grant will Wragg is particularly passionate about working with survivors
$15,000 grant from the be utilized to cover essential veterinary needs, including of domestic violence. She brings expertise in advanced
Knopf Family Foundation routine check-ups, vaccinations, surgeries, and chronic treatments, including electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial
dedicated to covering condition management. magnetic stimulation, and esketamine. A dedicated lifelong
veterinary expens es Since its founding, The Pet Cottage has worked learner, she stays at the forefront of emerging medications and
for pets in their Forever tirelessly to support the emotional and physical needs of therapies. Dr. Wragg also values the transformative potential
Guardianship program. both pets and their human guardians. With this funding, of psychotherapy to optimize brain function and completed
This vital funding ensures they can expand their reach and continue to uphold the training as a fellow in the Pearsall Fellowship Program at the
that pets that have lost quality of care that defines the organization. Carolina Psychoanalytic Institute.
their human due to death, “This grant enables us to give our pets the healthiest
disability, or deployment lives possible while easing the financial burden on their Palm Beach Dramaworks
will continue to receive Wendy Derhak and Angel Forever Guardians,” Derhak added. “We are deeply grateful
the care they deserve while to the Knopf Family Foundation for believing in our mission Annual Gala Celebrates 25
living with their dedicated Forever Guardians. and investing in the futures of these beloved animals.” Years of Professional Theatre
“This grant represents a significant milestone for our The Pet Cottage invites the community to join in
organization,” said Wendy Derhak, Founder/Executive celebrating this incredible opportunity and to learn more Excellence
Director of The Pet Cottage. “It reaffirms our mission to about how they can support the organization. Together, we
provide lifetime care and support for pets in need, and it can make a lasting impact on the lives of pets and their In an ever-changing city, Palm Beach Dramaworks
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