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Wednesday,February24,2016The Nugget Newspaper,Sisters,Oregon13 Sisters resident rescues blind cat By Jodi Schneider McNamee Correspondent Special-needs cats seem to seek out Sisters resident Robyn Holdman, president of Citizens4Community. Holdman and her husband, John,havebeenpetparentsto threespecial-needscatssince 1990. Two years ago, Holdman and her husband found an emaciatedmalecatlyingon theirpropertyonHarrington Loop in Sisters just days beforeabigsnowstormthat dumped over three feet in February2014. “I had a hunch that this was not a stray cat, as it was too beautiful to be on its own,” Holdman said. “I finallywasabletogetclose to it and discovered that it wasrealthinandseemedvery weak. I took off my warm coatandwasabletowrapthe catinit.IdroveittoBroken TopVeterinaryClinicwhere Dr.Baileyexaminedhim.” BrokenTopidentifiedthe catasapurebredBengaland immediatelydeterminedthat he was dehydrated, had ear mites and then upon further examinationdeterminedthat thecatwasalsoblind. “I asked Dr. Bailey to do whatever it took to save the cat,” Holman said. “I left the cat with the clinic andknockedonthedoorsof neighbors near where we’d found the cat. No one knew anyonewithaBengalcat.” B u t w h e n H o l d m a n s t o p p e d i n a t S i s t e r s Veterinarian Clinic and inquiredaboutaBengalcat, theytoldheraboutabreeder thatlivedinthearea. Holdman informed the vet,andDr.Baileycalledthe breederandlearnedthatone of their cats had gotten out ofthecatteryatleast10days prior. TheyoungBengalcathad beenwanderingtheareafor 10days. “Dr.Baileyaskedtheown- ersiftheyknewthattheircat wasblind,andtheydeniedthat he was blind and demanded hisreturn,”HoldmantoldThe Nugget.“Dr.Baileydiscour- agedthemfrombreedinghim as the blindness could be a geneticproblem,asBengals canbecomeblindduetoreti- nalatrophy.” Dr. Bailey let the owner knowthatHoldmanadopted special-needs animals and wouldbewillingtotakecare ofhimfortherestofhislife. Thefollowingdaythecat breederwenttothevetclinic, picked up the cat and took himhome. “On Monday the breeder called me to let me know that yes, the cat was blind. She decided that she would letmekeephim,aslongasI promisedtogethimfixedand tonotbreedhim,”Holdman said.“Thiswasanexpensive decision on her part. I did nothavetopayanythingfor him.Iwasexcited,butalittle nervous.Wehadanotherspe- cial-needs cat for two years named Pumpkin that passed awayfromcancertheOctober before.Pumpkinwasathree- legged cat and was blind in one eye, and I still missed him.” Holdmanwenttopickup thecatwithadeterminationto Lady in the Van (PG-13) Fri 4:15, 6:45 Sat 2:00, 4:15, 6:45 Sun 1:30, 3:45, 6:00 Mon-Thurs 3:45, 6:00 Eddie the Eagle (PG-13) Fri 4:45, 7:15 Sat 2:30, 4:45, 7:15 Sun 1:45, 4:00, 6:15 Mon-Thurs 4:00, 6:15 Fri-Sat 7:00 • Sun 5:45 Mon-Thurs 6:00 Race (PG-13) Fri 4:00, 6:45 Sat 1:30, 4:00, 6:45 Sun 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 Mon-Thurs 3:30, 6:15 Served Wed-Sun 8-3 Gift Certifi cates Available 541.549.2699 403 E. Hood Ave. Hail Caesar (PG-13) Fri 4:45 • Sat 2:00, 4:30 Sun 1:15, 3:30 Mon-Thurs 3:45 Movie times and titles are bsite subject to change. Visit we n. atio rm info st late for or call WWW.SISTERS MOVIEHOUSE.COM 541-549-8800 photo by Jodi sChneider mCnamee rubbed and petted on his terms. His favorite play time now includes chasing a feather on a stick, hiding in paper sacks, and chasing a feather duster around and aroundonthebed.Heenjoys jumpingupintoawindowand sittingtherewiththewindow open,listeningtothesounds outside.” Entertainment/Arts/Events Athletic Dept. Free and open to all; required for athletes & families in SHS spring sports. For additional information call Tim Roth at 541-549-4045. Friday~Feb. 26 Starts Friday Fri., Feb. 26 – Thurs., Mar. 3 13 Hours in Bengahzi (R) Breakfast & Lunch makehislifethebestitcould possibly be. She decided to name him Harrington, because they found him on HarringtonLoopRoad. N ob ody kn ow s w hy Harrington went blind dur- ing the 10 days that he was missing. “Harringtonhadsomeseri- ous health issues,” remem- bered Holdman. “His ears werefilledwithmitesandhe wasveryweak.Hewassuf- fering from feline tritricho- monasfoetusparasiticinfec- Harrington has found a new home. tion. Cats and kittens from shelters and catteries are at HumaneSociety13yearsago high risk of contracting the whenMarblehadpneumonia. intestinalparasitethatcauses Harrington,whoisnow4 long-termdiarrhea. years old, gets to run, play, “We would delay getting and jump in a safe environ- him neutered until we were ment.All of his toys, beds, able to get him healthy,” andcatcondosaresetupina Holdman explained. “I certainway,andheknowsthe brought him home and set layofhisland.TheHoldmans up his own safe area in our keephimcompanyonadaily guest apartment above our basis. shop.Isleptintheapartment “He loves to stalk things tomonitorhim.Heate,slept, and to play. He loves to be andgrewstrongereachday. He started out in the bath- room,andthenexpandinghis territorytothebedroomand afterseveralweekstookover the entire 800-square-foot Wed.~Feb. 24 apartment.” The Holmans also have Sisters High School Gym “Concussions in School other furry friends, a senior Sports” 7 p.m. Retired blue heeler and an elderly neurologist Dr. Robert Collins catnameMarblethatRobyn will speak, sponsored by the rescuedfromCentralOregon Sisters Science Club & SHS Feb. 27 / Sat. / 8 PM Brothers Comatose with The Easy Leaves Known nation-wide for lively, high-energy performances. Mar. 11 / Fri. / 8 PM Randy McAllister Blue-eyed cajun roadhouse soul by one of America’s true blues/roots originals. Mar. 17 / Thurs. / 7 PM St. Paddy’s Day with Moon Mountain Ramblers! ! A soulful interpretation of traditional bluegrass, jazz/swing & country tunes. Mar. 23 / Wed. / 8 PM Hot Buttered Rum with Front Country w A sound that is tough to describe and easy to love, and it has found its way to the most prestigious pop, , folk, and bluegrass stages in the country y PUB OPENS ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWS BelfryEvents.com Call for Details 541-815-9122 Cork Cellars Live Music with Brad Tisdel 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For more information call 541-549-2675 or go to corkcellars.com. FivePine Conference Center Sisters Christian Academy Annual Benefi t Auction 6 p.m. Silent, live & dessert auctions, hearty appetizers & no-host bar. Incredible auction items! $30pp or $325 reserved table for 10. 541-549-4133 or info@ sisterschristianacademy.com. Galleries & Shops of Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. Shops and galleries in town will have extended hours, entertainment, and refreshments! Maps are available at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. Saturday~Feb. 27 Sisters High School Sisters Folk Festival Winter Concert with Bumper Jacksons 7 p.m. The hot and sweet sounds of America’s story. For tickets or info call 541-549-4979 or go to sistersfolkfestival.org. Harmony Farm Sanctuary Open Barn Day! 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 16054 Perit Huntington Rd. Meet the animals and learn about the mission of this nonprofi t farm. Info: 541-390-2769 or harmonyfarmsanctuary.com. Caldera Arts Center Open Studio at Blue Lake 1 to 3 p.m. Free to the public. Meet the Artists in Residence! For additional information go to calderaarts.org or call 541-595-0956. The Belfry Live Music with Brothers Comatose and The Easy Leaves 8 to 11 p.m. $15 online at bendticket.com or $18 at the door. Americana, folk & bluegrass from this 5-piece string bad. For information go online to belfryevents.com. Friday~Mar. 4 Sisters High School Mr. SHS Pageant 7 p.m. After more than a month of fundraising events for Sisters FAN, the 2016 Mr. SHS will be crowned! Don’t miss the fun. For more info call SHS at 541-549-4045. Cork Cellars Live Music with Dennis McGregor 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For more information call 541-549-2675 or go to corkcellars.com. Sunday~Mar. 6 Sisters Library Presentation on Nutrition Myths 1:30 to 3 p.m. Dr. Julie Hood- Gonsalves, COCC professor of human biology, discusses common myths of nutrition, sponsored by Friends of the Sisters Library. 541-549-2107. Thursday~Mar. 10 Sisters High School Sisters Folk Festival Winter Concert with Darlingside 7 p.m. Four distinct voices at a single microphone. This Massachusetts based quartet is a fan favorite of Sisters Folk Festival. For tickets call 541-549-4979 or go to sistersfolkfestival.org. Deadline to submit items for the Events Calendar is 5 p.m. Fridays. Email teresa@nuggetnews.com
