Nature and Animals

The Pet Cottage Post Home For The Holidays: Our Circle Of Protection       Remember the heartbreak you felt when you lost a pet? The house got so quiet … and the quiet was so loud. No paws on the floor. No wagging tail waiting by the door. No heartbeat following you from room to room. […]

Ryan Owens and Emma Lavopa Supporters of the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast enjoyed the nonprofit organization’s annual Whiskers for Whiskey tasting event in partnership with The Chef’s Table on Sept. 24. The event raised more than $9,500, which will support the humane society’s shelter animals.       Guests enjoyed chef-prepared four-course pairings that accompanied […]

Do Dogs And Cats Really Need Their Teeth Professionally Cleaned? The Answer Is Absolutely Yes!     Animals develop tartar and plaque on their teeth just like we do. This tartar and plaque is formed by food particles and bacteria. The bacteria spreads to the gums and causes inflammation which is called gingivitis. As the bacteria […]

Layla and the Pumpkin The Pet Cottage Launches Quest For A Forever Sanctuary Home Local Sanctuary Seeks Permanent Home To Keep Its Forever Promise To Pets       The Pet Cottage, a Jupiter Farms-based sanctuary that provides lifelong care for pets who lose their human due to death, disability, or deployment, is embarking on an urgent […]

Pet Safety For The Holiday Season       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 […]

Keeping the Promise: Marlee, Miles, and Maks By Wendy Derhak, Founder & Executive Director, The Pet Cottage       If you were at our Gratitude Luncheon earlier this month, you felt it: the hum of belonging that happens when a community shows up for pets and the people who love them. That same spirit is carrying […]

Application Timeline       Phase I Applications: Sept. 12 to 22       Round 1 Permit Claim Window: Sept. 26 to Oct. 6       Round 2 Permit Claim Window: Oct. 10 to 20       Round 3 Permit Claim Window: Oct. 24 to Nov. 3 Cost       (All sales are final – no refunds. Handling fees may also […]

Now is the time for pet owners to get a personalized portrait of their pet, according to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC). The work of art won’t necessarily win any artist awards but it’ll help the shelter animals at the Palm City shelter.       By donating just $25 per pet or $35 […]

The Heart Of Belonging: Love In Every Season         When Poppy and Auggie, two beautiful Cocker Spaniels, came to The Pet Cottage after their mom passed away, we hoped they might stay together forever. While searching for the best Forever Guardians for each of them, we met a family of Cocker Spaniel lovers who […]

85 percent of pets have periodontal disease by 3 years of age. It is the leading health problem found in our pets and can pose serious short- and long-term health concerns, beyond just bad breath, oral pain, and a generalized decreased quality of life.       In a normal mouth, the teeth are clean, pearly white […]