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Senior Dogs At The Pet Cottage Fetch A Nonprofit Grant

Old dogs have something to wag about this summer as The The Pet Cottage. “No one or deployment. Through our two unique programs –
Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual is more grateful or loving The Sanctuary Residency Program and The Lifelong
grants, and dogs at The Pet Cottage are among the winners. than an old dog, and we’re Guardianship Program – we promise our pets will always
The Pet Cottage in Jupiter is one of 77 animal welfare looking forward to helping have the home, care, and love they deserve – for life.
groups chosen from 266 applicants nationwide to receive a more senior dogs who lose Our promise means that pets come first and we do everything
grant to help local senior dogs and they were awarded $5,000. their humans due to death, we can to provide the highest quality care for our pets – including
The winning groups received a total of more than $616,000 disability, or deployment.” veterinary care, medications, behavioral training, and of course,
in grants to help save or improve the lives of at-risk older Over the past 13 years, love and care in the comfort of a home with a dedicated guardian.
dogs in their communities. the national nonprofit For more information about The Pet Cottage and their
“This grant will help us give senior dogs like 15-year- Grey Muzzle Organization Furever Promise, please visit their website at https://www.
old Grover the veterinary and dental care he needs to live has provided more than thepetcottage.org/.
out his best life,” said Wendy Derhak, executive director of $3.1 million in grants to Grover, age 15, is one of To learn more about all the ways you can donate to
support its vision of “a many wonderful senior dogs help The Pet Cottage’s mission, please visit https://www.
world where no old dog
who are residents at The Pet
thepetcottage.org/donatenow.
It’s The Law! dies alone and afraid.” Cottage Sanctuary. For more About The Grey Muzzle Organization
“Thanks to the generosity
information, please visit www.
The national nonprofit The Grey Muzzle Organization
of our donors, we’re thepetcottage.org/ or call improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and
Did You Know That, In delighted to help deserving (561) 818-5025. Photo by resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries,
organizations like The Pet
and other nonprofit groups nationwide. For details, please visit
Sandra Effertz
Florida… Cottage make a difference www.greymuzzle.org.
in the lives of dogs and people in their communities,” Grey
By Adam S. Gumson, Muzzle’s Executive Director Lisa Lunghofer said. “Many senior
Esq. dogs in Palm Beach and Martin counties are enjoying their
Upon a divorce, a golden years in loving homes with ‘Furever Guardians’ thanks
former spouse listed to the wonderful work of The Pet Cottage.”
as a beneficiary, is no The Pet Cottage – Facts
longer a beneficiary • Between The Pet Cottage Sanctuary in Jupiter Farms, Fla.,
in a will under Florida and The Lifelong Guardianship Program, approximately 50 dogs
Statutes. If the intent is and cats are being cared for.
to keep a former spouse • A key part of their mission is matching pets with seniors
in the will, a new will who want a companion – but would be frightened to accept the
should be prepared after responsibility without the support of The Pet Cottage.
the divorce is final to About The Pet Cottage
confirm that the person making the will still wants the We celebrate and protect the magical relationship between
ex-spouse to be a beneficiary. people and their pets by providing homestyle care for Wendy Derhak, executive director of The Pet Cottage, with
Florida is one of the few states with statutes pets who lose their humans due to death, disability, Grover and two other dogs. Photo by Sandra Effertz
allowing a pet trust to assist in the care of beloved pets
after the death of the pet owner. There are certain tax
implications, so make sure you speak to an accountant
before creating one.
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