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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 survivor,
shared an unbreakable bond with his 120-pound Dutch
Shepherd, Thor, for five wonderful years. Thor was not just a
dog; he was Jerry’s best friend, constant companion, and loyal
confidant. But when Jerry’s
cancer returned unexpectedly,
he faced a heart-wrenching
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 At The Pet Cottage,
Jerry about The Pet Cottage, and he reached out to us in late we believe every pet
November. With a flight booked for December 23, the timeline deserves a home that
was tight, but our mission was clear: find the perfect Forever matches their unique
Guardians for this intelligent, active, and affectionate dog. 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!
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