JUPITER, FLORIDA- JULY 13, 2022- Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at The Pet Cottage are among the winners.
The Pet Cottage in Jupiter is one of 77 animal welfare groups chosen from 266 applicants nationwide to receive a grant to help local senior dogs and they were awarded $5000. The winning groups received a total of more than $616,000 in grants to help save or improve the lives of at-risk older dogs in their communities.
“This grant will help us give senior dogs like 15-year-old Grover the veterinary and dental care he needs to live out his best life,” said Wendy Derhak, Executive Director of The Pet Cottage. “No one is more grateful or loving than an old dog, and we’re looking forward to helping more senior dogs who lose their humans due to death, disability, or deployment.”
Over the past 13 years, the national nonprofit Grey Muzzle Organization has provided more than $3.1 million in grants to support its vision of “a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.”
“Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re delighted to help deserving organizations like The Pet Cottage make a difference in the lives of dogs and people in their communities,” Grey Muzzle’s Executive Director Lisa Lunghofer said. “Many senior dogs in Palm Beach and Martin counties are enjoying their golden years in loving homes with “Furever Guardians” thanks to the wonderful work of The Pet Cottage.”
The Pet Cottage- Facts:
- Between The Pet Cottage Sanctuary, in Jupiter Farms, Florida and The Lifelong Guardianship Program, they are caring for 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/
To learn more about all the ways you can donate to help The Pet Cottage’s mission, please visit here:
https://www.thepetcottage.org/donatenow
About The Grey Muzzle Organization:
The national nonprofit The Grey Muzzle Organization improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and other nonprofit groups nationwide. For details, please visit www.greymuzzle.org.
