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Senior Dogs At The Pet Cottage Fetch A Nonprofit Grant

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

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