Page 15 - Jupiter Spotlight - February '25

Jupiter Spotlight, Page 15
The Pet Cottage Post
Love In Action: Thor’s
Heartwarming Journey To A
New Home
As February rolls in with its celebration
of love, we at The Pet Cottage are
reminded of the countless ways
love shines in the bonds between
people and their pets. For us, love
is the foundation of everything we
do — the love it takes to relinquish
a cherished companion when life
circumstances make it impossible to care for them, and the
love that finds these pets a new family to cherish them.
Take Jerry and Thor, for instance. Jerry, a cancer was not just a dog; he was Jerry’s best friend, constant
survivor, shared an unbreakable bond with his 120-pound
Dutch Shepherd, Thor, for five wonderful years. Thor
decision. Moving to
Australia to live with his
daughter for treatment
was the best choice for
his health, but the lengthy
flight and mandatory
quarantine would be too
much for Thor.
Jerry’s priority was
finding a loving new
home for Thor, where
he could thrive. He tried
on his own and through
his vet, but no match felt
right. Then a friend, Jane,
told Jerry about The Pet
Cottage, and he reached
companion, and loyal confidant. But when Jerry’s cancer out to us in late November.
returned unexpectedly, he faced a heart-wrenching With a flight booked for
December 23, the timeline
was tight, but our mission
was clear: find the perfect
Forever Guardians for this
intelligent, active, and
affectionate dog.
At The Pet Cottage, we
believe every pet deserves
a home that matches their
unique personality. We arranged two meet-and-greets with
potential families, one even including a skilled dog trainer
for introductions. However, despite their interest, neither
was the right fit for Thor. Jerry began to worry that Thor
might need to be boarded while we continued the search.
But I, Wendy, the founder and executive director of The
Pet Cottage, assured him that miracles do happen.
And happen they did. Just days before Jerry’s departure,
Marcia reached out to us. She and her husband, Michael,
had been following Thor’s story and felt a pull to reach
out. Experienced with large dogs and with a spacious
acre of land and a pool — a dream for Thor, who loves
to swim — they were eager to meet him.
When we visited Marcia and Michael’s home, it was
clear: this was the one. Jerry had the chance to meet them
and see the wonderful environment Thor would call home.
The bond was instant, and Jerry left for Australia with
peace of mind, knowing his beloved companion was in
loving hands.
Today, Thor lives happily with Marcia and Michael,
enjoying his new home and their expansive backyard.
Jerry stays in touch through WhatsApp, sharing updates
and photos, and The Pet Cottage remains committed to
supporting Thor and his Forever Guardians for the rest
of his life.
At The Pet Cottage, we witness love in its purest forms
every day. Whether it’s the selfless act of rehoming a
beloved pet or the joy of welcoming a new furry friend
into your heart, love truly is all around us.
If you’d like to learn more, donate, or become a Forever
Guardian, visit www.thepetcottage.org. Together, we can
create a world where pets and people truly belong.
This February, we celebrate the love that makes miracles
happen — the love that brought Thor to Marcia and Michael,
giving Jerry peace of mind during a difficult time. Thank
you to everyone who supports our mission and helps us
create these beautiful stories of love and connection.
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at The Pet Cottage!