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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 B efore adopting, a senior should ask, “What happens to my pet if I have an emergency, hos- pital stay, enter a care home, or die?”. Most relatives won’t adopt these pets because they already have a house full of pets or they live in a pet prohibited build- ing. Include pets in your will, so they don’t end up homeless. Scott’s story illustrates what of- ten unfolds. “We never had a pet grow- ing up,” began Scott, “because my mother ‘wasn’t an animal person’. Then after 40 years of marriage, she was alone. We watched her sink into depres- sion and encouraged her to get an older cat companion. Shortly after Betty appeared on scene, Mom experienced a comfort that she had never known. That angel cat transformed her life! Mom’s loneliness and depres- sion lifted because she had someone to take care of and en- tertain her, and Betty made for wonderful conversation on our phone calls and visits. Mother’s motto was, ‘If one is good, two is better’,” said Scott, “so she adopted Bob. When Mom entered the care center, we called shelters to re- home the now eight-year-old kitties. After hearing how over- whelmed and full the shelters were, my wife, Anika, and I mailed them a donation before calling another. We have heard the horror stories of ‘Free’ pets ending up as dog fi ght- ing bait, alligator or snake food, or experimental pets at labs. The cats current situa- tion caught us off guard, because of this we have our lives on hold until we fi nd a good home for them. Caretakers feed the cats and I make an hour’s drive to play with them three times a week. Their home won’t be sold until they are re-homed. Betty and Bob are gentle, affectionate, lap kitties, play- ful, quiet, trained, and never a problem. Bob loves chasing toys. They respect FUR-ni- ture, use their scratching post and love sleeping ‘with their people’. They are not shy and are friendly with strangers . As wonderful, calm, mature, inside cats, they never mess the house and they have a long healthy life ahead of them. These days, Mum has Alz- heimer’s and rarely responds. She can’t remember her mar- riage or her grandchildren. But when we mention her cats she lights up with emotion and in- terest remembering the angel cats who changed her life. My wife and I make a life- time commitment to the pets we adopt, because they are family. Anika was sharing our ‘kitty dilemma’ with a friend and her friend said, ‘But this is not your responsibility or problem.’ Anika responded, “We in- herited this commitment and won’t give up on these cats. And we won’t! This insepara- ble cat-couple must be adopted together as one would be heart- broken without the other.” If interested in the love birds, send your purr-sonal references and vet’s approval to Scott. It does not matter where you live. The cats can travel. NOTE: After posting this article on Facebook, readers forwarded it like wildfi re! As a result, Sandy read about Bet- ty and Bob and adopted the two kitties! Read their rare happy ending in the next Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales! TIPS “Shelters have older loving animals,” said Janetta Overhol- ser, president of the Humane 7A Society of Cottage Grove, “who need homes. They arrive with love, cuddles and manners. Check out these purr-fect pets!” How to set up a pet trust ac- count. http://animalwellness- magazine.com/setting-up-pet- trust/ Angel Scribe Confession! Our family was a kitten only adopter until we fostered elder- ly Persians for the Humane So- ciety. Now, we purr-fur older cats. Their purrs-onalities are developed, they love laps and are appreciative that you res- cued them. They demonstrate this with a deep love for you. It is rewarding adopting a “not so cute” but “full of love” pet! Share your pet tips and tales. angelscribe@msn.com “Follow” Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ PetTipsandTales Humane Society for Neuter/ Spay Assistance Program. (541) 942-2789 COMMUNITY BRIEFS Caregiver meeting The October meeting of the Cottage Grove Caregiver Network is meeting Monday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Bible Church located at 1200 E. Quincy Ave. Along with a potluck, the guest speaker will be Cascade Health Solutions talking about the new hospice home they are involved in. For more information, call Shirley at 541-232-0966 New series at the library Cottage Grove Public Library and Friends of the Library present:Cottage Grove Community Center, Shepherd Room. Monday, Oct. 2 6pm What it is like to be a Muslim in Oregon. Speak- ers: Ibrahim Hamide of Cafe Soriah and Dr. Hana Elsherif, Arabic Studies, University of Oregon. Monday, Oct. 9 6pm Film: "Mohammad: Legacy of a Prophet" Monday, Oct. 16 6pm Film: "Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Think" Tuesday, Oct. 24 6pm Live Conversation with Mansoor Shams, Muslim Marine VFW scholarship opportunites Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. This program provides high school students, from 9th grade to 12th grade, the opportunity to write and record a broadcast script on a patriotic theme selected by the VFW each year. Competi- tion begins at the Post level. A winner goes to the District level to compete with students selected by other posts. Those winners advance to the State level and on to the National level. State winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Top National scholarship prize is $30,000. The 2017-18 theme is “American History: Our Hope for the Future” Please have your entry to the VFW Post at 3160 Hillside Dr. by October 31, 2017. You may call 541-942-7099 with questions. Patriot’s Pen is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. This VFW sponsored youth essay com- petition gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy. All entries are at Post level with students advancing through Regional, then State levels to Nation- al level. First place award at National level is currently $5,000 plus an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. for the winner and a parent or guardian. The 2017-18 theme is “America’s Gift to My Generation” Please have your entry to the VFW Post at 3160 Hillside Dr. by October 31, 2017. You may call 541-942-7099 with questions. Community Sharing PSA Community Sharing is experiencing a short- age of food at this time. This is a time of the year when our inventory would normally be low but this year we are experiencing an extreme shortage of food. We are requesting assistance from the commu- nity to help fi ll our shelves to meet the current demand at our agency. Any help is greatly appre- ciated – from one can to large donations or cash donations. We would like to thank the Cottage Grove com- munity for all of the assistance we receive – we couldn’t do the work we do without you! ALLIGATOR AUCTION SATURDAY - OCTOBER 7 11AM-4PM Businesses turn merchandise and services into advertising dollars Listeners receive great products & services at a fraction of the cost Call KNND 541-942-2468 for a bidder number. E R O T S E R E ND OF S UMMER S ALE ! A LL G ARDEN AND Y ARD ITEMS 50% OFF A LL P ATIO F URNITURE 25% OFF Ask us about volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Habitat Offi ce and Warehouse 2155 Getty Circle ~ Unit #1 in the Cottage Grove Industrial Park South on Hwy 99 past the High School DONATIONS WELCOME! The Alligator Auction promises fun and great deals for businesses and listeners A percent of the proceeds to benefi t South Lane Dental Clinic Call 541.767.0358 for more information Email info@habitatcg.org
