Nature and Animals

Misty’s Pals therapy dog, Mocha Almost 100 women and men served, dinked, volleyed, rallied and more at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s (HSTC) 4th Annual Pickle for Paws charity event. They raised nearly $23,000, which benefits the humane society’s shelter animals.       Players and spectators were greeted by Misty’s Pals pet therapy teams […]

Forever Promise … Forever Home. Remember Sofia And Skylar?       In August of 2023, I introduced you to two little Maltipoo siblings who had just arrived at The Pet Cottage in the most heartbreaking of circumstances. Their person, Rita, a 78-year-old woman living alone, had fallen in her bathroom and passed away. A week went […]

Misty’s Pals teams – Fred Theye and Kobe, Lauren Aloia and Molly, Bobbie Moran and Keylee, Lexi McIntyre and Bailey (photo by Doreen Poreba) The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast raised more than $290,000 at its annual Paws and Claws Gala, its highest grossing event and most attended since COVID-19. Presented by the Catsman […]

Forever Guardianship, Forever Love: Three Hearts Healing Together       When you walk into Gail’s home, it doesn’t take long to meet the real hosts of the house. Smokey may be watching cautiously from a distance, while Simba is already at your feet—curious, friendly, and hopeful you brought a snack. Together, these two handsome boys have […]

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s premier fundraiser—the Paws and Claws Gala—is the largest one of its kind on the Treasure Coast. Presented by the Catsman Foundation, this year’s event, themed “Kool Cats & Diggin’ Dogs,” will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Willoughby Golf Club, 3001 S.E. […]

Love Without An Expiration Date       We often talk about love as something emotional—something we feel in a moment or during a season of life. At The Pet Cottage, we’ve learned something different. Love, at its most honest, is not fleeting. It doesn’t disappear when circumstances change. It doesn’t have an end date.       Here, […]

Dog owners walking at Memorial Park at the Humane Society’s Mutt March. More than 400 pet lovers and their dogs are expected to participate in the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s 22nd annual Mutt March on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family and friends—both furry and not—will be coming for […]

Tuffy, tongue out Securing Our Home, Strengthening Our Promise Tuffy arrived at The Pet Cottage in 2018, a feisty little chihuahua with a lion’s heart and a bond to his veteran dad that ran deep. When his human could no longer care for him, the decision to let Tuffy go was heartbreaking. His only request […]

Supporters of the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) didn’t have to wait until Giving Tuesday on December 2 for their impact to double. The big $30,000 Giving Tuesday Match at the HSTC had already begun.       “Giving Tuesday” is a global generosity movement intended to unleash the power of people and organizations to […]

Holiday Hazards Pet safety is especially important during the holiday season. We must remember our four-legged and winged family members. Holiday festivities present situations which can be hazardous to your pet, so a little precaution is necessary for making this season a happy time for everyone. You may be surprised by what your pets can […]