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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL April 13, 2016 Better together. + Purr-ceiving Pets’ Wisdom = SAVE The more you protect, the more you save. I can do a lot more than just protect your car. And when you bundle coverage for your auto and home, I can help you save big. Get the savings you deserve. Call me or stop by my ofice for a free quote. Erik Benson 541-942-2605 130 Gateway Boulevard Cottage Grove, OR 97424 erikbenson@allstate.com Subject to terms, conditions and availabiliy. Savings vary by state and produce line. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Allstate Insurance Co., Allstate Indemnity Co., Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co. © 2016 Allstate Insurance Co. Meet the DJ/Program Host JOHN KLOBAS John is a retired professor who taught classes in Sociology and Neuro-Linguistic Programming at Lane Community College . He loves playing international and Old World music. He played for years with h e Polka Pipers and as a talented musician he is ot en invited to perform the music he loves at special events. John also hosts a similar show on KLFO in Florence, Oregon. 321 Main Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Lobby Phone: 541.942.2468 Studio Line: 541.942.5548 Online requests: request@knnd.com “ How you treat your animals is general- ly how you see yourself,” said inspira- tional speaker Dr. Richard Benson. “Animal lovers understand that animals have many God-like qualities: they’re non-judgmental; don’t compare you to others; accept and love you regardless. My wife, Debbie, and I have had many cat children and we’ve never heard them say, ‘Hey! The neighbor’s cat gets salmon and we don’t,’ or ‘They live in a 5,800 square foot home and look what we’re living in,’ or ‘I see their pet going for rides in their Lexus, and look what you’re driving!’ They don’t compare you to others. They love you the way you are, regardless of what you have — or don’t have. Humans wear masks and armor so hurtful things don’t penetrate their hearts, souls and spirits. With an animal, we can leave our ar- mor at the door, because they accept us in spite of our perceived faults. Our cats con- sistently display unconditional love, which is an important lesson. When Debbie and I married, we had no money and six more years of college. We held off on having children but decided to adopt a kitty cat, Scamper, surmising that a cat was more affordable than a dog. Scamper grew into a wonderful cat. She was a blessing that arrived into our lives with love. If humans were going to clone an animal for heart-opening purposes, Scam- per would be the one to clone. For 16 years, she slept beside our heads. It was comfort- ing when we woke up to pet her and listen to her purr. While attending chiropractic college, we learned that being in the presence of loving pets dramatically increases one’s immunity and decreases blood pressure. A cat purrs between 20-140 Hertz, which is the therapeutic vibration range for many illnesses, and it also helps heal broken bones and soft tissues injuries. I’m sure Scamper added to my longev- ity . . . she followed me everywhere. If I was scrubbing the shower, she’d be stand- ing next to me. Or, if I was burning a brush pile, she’d ‘hang out’ with me. Scamper was a philosopher, who taught that the more naps you take, the more awak- enings you will experience. And she was right! She was always in the now; another wonderful lesson for humans to learn from animals. When we walked around our property, she was never thinking about whether there would be food in the food bowl, fresh drinking water, or a clean cat box. She was completely focused on enjoying the moment. Cats also teach not to take life so serious- ly, and they convey freedom from worry. While building my practice, I would come home worried over things. Scamper always sensed when I was upset. She would hop into my lap, and look at me as if to say, ‘Just take it easy. This stuff really doesn’t matter.’ Another comforting thing that Scamper taught me regarding ‘stress-mode’ is ‘If you claw your way to the top, you still have to climb down.’ Scamper was not much of a hunter, but she did have some instincts. I remember the one and only bird she ‘caught’. I heard the unmistakable ‘thunk’ on the window a bird makes when it hits it. I went out to check on the bird, because often if you hold it, or place it into a shoe box to warm it up, it gets over its shock, perks up and fl ies away. Scamper was napping right where the bird landed! Her excited facial expression said, “Thank you, God!” She didn’t know what to do with the bird, but she was thank- ful for it. Scamper ‘hunted’ my desk pens. At night, she’d ‘catch’ a pen and carry it to our bed- room while we were sleeping. She’d an- nounce her ‘catch’ with a high-pitched meow, like after a cat has caught a mouse, and wake us up. She wasn’t a ‘real’ hunt- er, but she was teaching us to just be who we are, which is an excellent quality to be proud of and express. Scamper also excelled at forgiveness. If we accidentally stepped on her tail, 30 sec- onds later she was up purring in our laps. She forgave just like that; another great ex- ample! All the cats we’ve had have allowed me to express the child in me. When I act childish in the presence of our cats, none of them say, ‘Hey! Act like an adult, not like an eight- year-old.’ Cats accept me as I am, making it is easy to relate soul to soul with them. Cats are absolute masters of joy and fun, clearly an expression of their authentic self. 541-915-9759 541-915-6015 Courtesy Photo Dr. Richard Benson and his rescue kitty, NaLani. “Much of my adult life I’ve spent playing with our kitty cats,” says Richard. “Much of the rest, I’ve just wasted.” Another good lesson for us: the more joy, the more fun, the more connected to Source we are.” TIPS “Watch kittens and behave more like them,” advises Dr. Benson. “Be joyful and playful. Look for touchstones of joy and love and nuggets of excitement, anticipa- tion and appreciation - everywhere! Don’t let a day go by without letting those closest to you know that you love them and care about them. Be the purrs-on your cat sees you as.” “I have been enjoying Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales for 10 years. When Angel Scribe ran the ar- ticle on her ‘cat castle catio,’” said Richard, “I was inspired, so I built one for our three cats’ health, safety and enjoyment.” Has your pet inspired or supported you through a trying time? Tell us! angelscribe@msn.com “Follow” Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/PetTipsand- Tales Adopt Loving Pets www.PetFinder.com Humane Society for Neuter/Spay Assis- tance Program. (541) 942-2789 541-228-7090 541-915-1350 Enjoy the made-from- scratch quality and fl avor of our creative menu. YOU ARE INVITED TO FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY Menu Offerings Surf & Turf, New York Steak, Top Sirloin, Beef Stroganoff, Hazelnut Encrusted Pork Loin, Chicken Marsala Chicken Picatta, Crab- Stuffed Rainbow Trout, Grilled Salmon, Mushroom Ragout, Shrimp Penne Pasta, Cajun Chicken Penne Pasta, Tri-Colored Cheese Tortellini Pasta, Vegetable Pasta Serving Dinner 5-9pm nightly Reservations Welcome Prime Rib is back every Friday! Buy one entree, get another 50% off! 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