Page 12 - Southern Exposure - July '22

Page 12, Southern Exposure

Pet MatterS

The Pet Cottage Celebrates 10th Anniversary

With Fundraising Celebration To Launch “Furever Promise” Building Campaign

Wendy Derhak began for approximately 50 dogs and cats.
her unique journey to create * A key part of their mission is matching pets
The Pet Cottage by taking in with seniors who want a companion but would be
three cats – Smokey, Jeremy frightened to accept the responsibility without the
and Shadow – that her friend support of The Pet Cottage.
Joan left to her when she About The Pet Cottage
became terminally ill with We celebrate and protect the magical relationship
cancer. Since then, Wendy between people and their pets by providing
has made it her mission to homestyle care for pets who lose their humans due
give “furever homes” to pets to death, disability, or deployment. Through our
whose owners either passed two unique programs – The Sanctuary Residency
away, were disabled or left Program and The Lifelong Guardianship Program
for military deployment. – we promise our pets will always have the home,
When she began, though, care, and love they deserve – for life.
she had no idea where the Invitation to the party at The Our promise means that pets come first and we do
path would lead. But, since Pet Cottage everything we can to provide the highest quality care Claire Johnson with Zack Volunteer Vickie Billy and Andy Billy in
that time – 10 years ago – for our pets – including veterinary care, medications, and Zoey. Photo by Lisa front of The Pet Cottage’s Photo Wall.
the word about The Pet Cottage has spread. behavioral training, and of course, love and care in James Photo by Lisa James
the comfort of a home with a dedicated guardian.
For more information about The Pet Cottage and their To learn more about all the ways you can donate to
Furever Promise, please visit their website: https://www. help The Pet Cottage’s mission, please visit https://www.
thepetcottage.org/. thepetcottage.org/donatenow.

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A couple of weeks ago, Wendy and The Pet Cottage hosted Joanne Green, D.D.S.
a fundraising party at their facility in Jupiter Farms. Not only
were they marking their 10-year anniversary but, Wendy said, 10887 N. Military Trail, Suite 6
“We were kicking off Phase I of our building campaign – to Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
secure this as our forever home.” And they announced what
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swirly lollipops, but everyone seemed to agree the highlight
of the day was the “green walk,” where pets paraded with a
volunteer on the grass in front of all the guests. There was also a
silent auction which featured a Sundeck four-hour boat ride for
seven, a professional headshot, and goodie baskets filled with Susan Has Moved To A
doggie delights and helped raise in excess of $1,000. Wendy
acknowledged, “This is just the beginning,” and much more is
needed to help The Pet Cottage purchase their building and the New Location!
land. Wendy said, “We have more events and announcements
planned. Stay tuned!”
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