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Local Happenings from page 7 Grobman Receives

The Pet Cottage Post Judea’s Shofar Award

Nonprofit Cares for Pets Who Lose Their Every year Temple Judea
Humans chooses one volunteer who
goes above and beyond the
The Pet Cottage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Jupiter call of service over a period
Farms that celebrates and protects the magical relationship of time and honors them with
between people and pets. They provide homestyle care the Shofar Award. Temple
for pets who lose their humans due to death, disability, or Judea presented its Shofar
deployment. Award to Marcia Grobman
Through their two unique programs — The Sanctuary during its Annual Meeting of Another often unknown fact is that suicide is preventable
Residency Program and The Lifelong Guardianship the congregation. Grobman, if you know the warning signs. That’s why organizations like
Program — they promise all pets will always have the home, a licensed clinical social the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are critical.
care, and love they deserve — for life. They provide pet worker and certified addiction professional, practices in Palm Established in 1987, AFSP is a voluntary health organization
companionship for senior people and cover all veterinary Beach County. with chapters in all 50 states.
expenses. They promise — and their promise means forever. Temple Judea is lucky to have her as a volunteer for the past Alan Mednick had the idea that stand-up comedy could
You are invited to join the pack! ten years. She offers one-on-one counseling to TJ members work as a successful fundraising event for the American
Happy Tails for free, and conducts support groups for caregivers and those Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Mednick, a Boynton
2-2 lived with a homeless who are bereaved, as well as an interactive group for women Beach resident, speaking of his inspiration for Stand Up for
man on the streets of West Palm called Candid Conversations that nurtures connections and Hope, said, “Laughter is sometimes the best medicine, and
Beach. When the gentleman’s encourages dialogue on today’s pressing topics. it feels good knowing we were able to do that and give hope
disability became too debilitating to so many people who needed it, like my family did.” He
to continue caring for his dog, Third Annual Stand lost both his teenage daughter and his niece to suicide, and
the police called The Pet Cottage he became an active board member for the Southeast Florida
to help. The man loved his dog, Up for Hope chapter of the organization.
and 2-2 loved him back. The Pet This year’s Stand Up for Hope event is set for May 18, 8
Cottage promised 2-2 would be Did you know suicide is one of the leading causes of p.m., at the West Palm Beach Improv Comedy Theatre.
cared for, and they’ve kept their death and the second leading cause of death for people ages Last year’s event drew close to 200 people and was a
promise for the last six years. 10-14 and 25-34? For years it was thought that talking about smashing success, even exceeding Mednick’s stated goal of
2-2’s unique name is in honor suicide may encourage others to take their lives, but in fact $30,000 in funds raised, thanks largely to about 20 named
of his former companion. The man was illiterate but knew the opposite is true. sponsors, including Joseph Perez, Good Greek Insurance,
numbers, and 2-2 is the name he blessed his dog with. Umttr, and Forever Frosty, among many others.
2-2 is a sanctuary resident and is 17 years old. Given his This year’s 3rd Annual Stand Up for Hope event features
history and trust issues, he was not a good candidate for the comic headliners Carl Rimi, Flip Schultz, and Stephanie
Forever Guardianship. But he is a wonderful (and scrappy!) Wood.
member of the pack, with a reputation for sneakily removing For more info and tickets, please visit www.afsp.org/
money from unattended purses. His prescription food and standupforhope.
medications are all covered by generous donations and he Facts about Suicide:
is adored by the 10,000+ Facebook fans. An estimated 22 veterans die each day by suicide.
Forever Guardians Needed Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 25-34
Do you feel called to open your heart and home to a year olds.
pet who has fallen on hard times? Becoming a Forever Suicide is one of the leading causes of death nationwide.
Guardian means you open your heart and home to one of
our pets and receive regular check-ins, all vet bills paid, Local Happenings on page 9
and belonging in the pack of pet lovers. Applications are
required. Please inquire.
Prince is a 10-year-old
neutered male seeking a mature
and confident Forever Guardian
to share short walks, good meals,
and quiet companionship with.
Prince wants you all to himself
so no other pets or children,
please. If you open your home to
Prince, he will be your faithful
and loyal companion.
Pepper and Karma are two
big dogs with big hearts. Their
mom is living with ALS and
therefore needs to find a new
forever home with the help
of The Pet Cottage. They are
bonded, in good health, and
will bring much joy to a new
guardian.
Contact The Pet Cottage at
561-818-5025 or visit www.
thepetcottage.org.

~ Bathing, Dressing, Personal Care ~ Fall Risk Prevention
~ Medication Reminders, Doctor Visits ~ Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Care
~ Shopping, Errands, Companionship ~ Transition Home from Hospital or Rehab
~ Meal Preparation, Light Housekeeping ~ Hourly to 24-Hour Care
~ Pet Friendly ~ Rigorous Background Checks

Respectful of Jewish Traditions.

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