Page 8 - Jupiter Ocean Mile - July '22

Page 8, Jupiter Ocean Mile
The Pet Cottage Celebrates 10th Anniversary

With Fundraising Celebration by purchasing a 4- by 8-inch brick and
To Launch “Furever Promise” engrave and customize it to honor your
favorite people and pets.”
Building Campaign The dozens of party attendees were
treated to chicken salad croissant
Wendy Derhak began her unique journey to create The sandwiches and desserts included
Pet Cottage by taking in three cats – Smokey, Jeremy cupcakes and swirly lollipops,
and Shadow – that her friend Joan left to her when she but everyone seemed to agree the
became terminally ill with cancer. Since then, Wendy highlight of the day was the “green
has made it her mission to give “furever homes” to pets walk,” where pets paraded with a
whose owners either passed away, were disabled or left volunteer on the grass in front of all
for military deployment. When she began, though, she the guests. There was also a silent
had no idea where the path would lead. But, since that auction which featured a Sundeck
time – 10 years ago – the word about The Pet Cottage four-hour boat ride for seven, a
has spread. professional headshot, and goodie Mickey Schmitt with Lil, Suzanne
A couple of weeks ago, Wendy and The Pet Cottage baskets filled with doggie delights Weinstein and Linda Del Prete. Photo Bryan and Ellen Daly. Photo by Lisa
hosted a fundraising party at their facility in Jupiter Farms. and helped raise in excess of $1,000. by Lisa Gendal Gendal
Not only were they marking their 10-year anniversary but, Wendy acknowledged, “This is just
Wendy said, “We were kicking off Phase I of our building the beginning,” and much more is needed to help The The Pet Cottage Facts
campaign – to secure this as our forever home.” And they Pet Cottage purchase their building and the land. Wendy * Between The Pet Cottage Sanctuary, in Jupiter Farms, Fla.,
announced what Wendy called their “Pathway to Forever said, “We have more events and announcements planned. and The Lifelong Guardianship Program, they are caring for
– where you can literally become a part of our foundation Stay tuned!” approximately 50 dogs and cats.
* A key part of their mission is matching pets with seniors
who want a companion but would be frightened to accept the
responsibility without the support of The Pet Cottage.
About The Pet Cottage
We celebrate and protect the magical relationship between
people and their pets by providing homestyle care for pets
who lose their humans due to death, disability, or deployment.
Through our two unique programs – The Sanctuary Residency
Program and The Lifelong Guardianship Program – we
promise our pets will always have the home, care, and love
they deserve – for life.
Our promise means that pets come first and we do everything
we can to provide the highest quality care for our pets – including
veterinary care, medications, behavioral training, and of course,
love and care in the comfort of a home with a dedicated guardian.
For more information about The Pet Cottage and their
Furever Promise, please visit their website: https://www.
thepetcottage.org/.
Volunteer Vickie Billy and Andy Billy in To learn more about all the ways you can donate to help The
Claire Johnson with Zack and Zoey. front of The Pet Cottage’s Photo Wall. Pet Cottage’s mission, please visit
Invitation to the party at The Pet Cottage Photo by Lisa James Photo by Lisa James https://www.thepetcottage.org/donatenow.

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