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Love In Action: Thor’s a dog; he was Jerry’s best and a pool — a dream for
Heartwarming Journey To A friend, constant companion, Thor, who loves to swim —
they were eager to meet him.
and loyal confidant. But
New Home when Jerry’s cancer returned When we visited Marcia
unexpectedly, he faced a and Michael’s home, it was
As February rolls in with its celebration heart-wrenching decision. clear: this was the one. Jerry
of love, we at The Pet Cottage are Moving to Australia to had the chance to meet
reminded of the countless ways love live with his daughter for them and see the wonderful
shines in the bonds between people treatment was the best environment Thor would
and their pets. For us, love is the choice for his health, but the call home. The bond was
foundation of everything we do — the lengthy flight and mandatory instant, and Jerry left for
love it takes to relinquish a cherished quarantine would be too much for Thor. Australia with peace of
companion when life circumstances Jerry’s priority was finding a loving new home for Thor, mind, knowing his beloved
make it impossible to care for them, and the love that finds where he could thrive. He tried on his own and through his vet, companion was in loving hands.
these pets a new family to cherish them. but no match felt right. Then a friend, Jane, told Jerry about Today, Thor lives happily with Marcia and Michael,
Take Jerry and Thor, for instance. Jerry, a cancer survivor, The Pet Cottage, and he reached out to us in late November. enjoying his new home and their expansive backyard. Jerry
shared an unbreakable bond with his 120-pound Dutch With a flight booked for December 23, the timeline was tight, stays in touch through WhatsApp, sharing updates and
Shepherd, Thor, for five wonderful years. Thor was not just but our mission was clear: find the perfect Forever Guardians photos, and The Pet Cottage remains committed to supporting
for this intelligent, active, and affectionate dog. Thor and his Forever Guardians for the rest of his life.
At The Pet Cottage, we believe every pet deserves a At The Pet Cottage, we witness love in its purest forms
home that matches their unique personality. We arranged every day. Whether it’s the selfless act of rehoming a beloved
two meet-and-greets with potential families, one even pet or the joy of welcoming a new furry friend into your heart,
including a skilled dog trainer for introductions. However, love truly is all around us.
despite their interest, neither was the right fit for Thor. If you’d like to learn more, donate, or become a Forever
Jerry began to worry that Thor might need to be boarded Guardian, visit www.thepetcottage.org. Together, we can
while we continued the search. But I, Wendy, the founder create a world where pets and people truly belong.
and executive director of The Pet Cottage, assured him that This February, we celebrate the love that makes miracles
miracles do happen. happen — the love that brought Thor to Marcia and Michael,
And happen they did. Just days before Jerry’s departure, giving Jerry peace of mind during a difficult time. Thank you
Marcia reached out to us. She and her husband, Michael, to everyone who supports our mission and helps us create
had been following Thor’s story and felt a pull to reach out. these beautiful stories of love and connection.
Experienced with large dogs and with a spacious acre of land Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at The Pet Cottage!
The Amazon ArtiKids Zone:

A Creative Playground For Children At ArtiGras 2025

February 15 to 16, Gardens For more information about the

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Palm Beach Gardens The 40th Annual ArtiGras Fine Arts
Festival will take place on February
Get ready for an unforgettable family experience in 15 to 16, at the Gardens North County
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minds can explore the world of art and play. Amazon ArtiKids Zone, and the Youth Art
The Amazon ArtiKids Zone features an on-site playground, Competition. Ranked as a Top-100 fine
giving children a chance to burn off some energy while arts festival by Sunshine Artist magazine,
enjoying the festival. Plus, families can visit a variety of ArtiGras offers visitors the unique
vendor booths where children will receive take-home art opportunity to meet and engage with over So many crafts for the children in the Amazon ArtiKids area at the ArtiGras
crafts to keep the creativity flowing long after they leave. 300 of the nation’s leading artists. Fine Arts Festival
Whether your child is a budding artist or just loves
to explore, the Amazon ArtiKids Zone promises an art
experience like no other.
Vendor opportunities are still available for the Amazon
ArtiKids Zone. Showcase your creative products and
services to families attending this beloved community
event. Don’t miss your chance to be part of ArtiGras 2025!

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