6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL OCTOBER 4, 2017
After a seven-month holiday
touring Panama, Qelsey and Lu-
cas brought home an unexpect-
ed furry souvenir! As Qelsey
was packing to fl y home, Lucas
returned from an errand carry-
ing a dirty, starving, fl ea ridden
fi ve-day-old kitten he'd found in
a street gutter. He searched for
the mother cat but she was no-
where in sight.
The couple immediately
went to work cleaning up the
kitten, took it to a veterinarian
and began bottle feeding it. The
young feline had to be hand fed
and have its body functions at-
tended to keep it alive.
Because the "foundling" had
weak legs she kept bumping
into the walls as she was learn-
ing to walk. The couple named
her Einstein hoping she would
grow into her name! Over the
next few weeks, the kitten grew
stronger and transformed into
an exquisitely marked Maine
Coon cat.
They had "issues" when they
fl ew back home. The kitten was
not allowed to fl y in the passen-
gers' cabin, so intelligent Qelsey
registered Einstein as an Emo-
tional Support Animal and soon
they were homeward bound.
The only other "slight" issue
with her was quickly overcome
when it came time to spay their
exotic looking cat. The vet ad-
vised them to have it "neutered",
instead of spayed, because "she"
was apparently a "he"!
Their now year-old cat is al-
ready 15 pounds and still grow-
ing into, "the biggest cuddly
cat," said Qelsey. "He is also
muscular from exercising on his
home gym, but the only weights
he lifts are his catnip toys. To-
day, he is ten times the size he
was when Lucas found him.
Whenever we return home, Ein-
stein runs and greets us at the
door. He is more dog than cat!"
The outdoors is the cat's jog-
ging track, so paws-ibly that
is why I met them on a hiking
trail! Einstein is leash trained.
He loves exploring the forest. It
was unusual, but fun, seeing a
cat on a dog-and-horse trail!
Einstein has walked on a
leash since he was a feline
toddler. He used to follow his
human parents on their strolls
around the neighborhood, so
adding a leash to the walk added
to his safety.
As dog owners spot the
striped cat, they respectfully at-
tach leashes; and everyone goes
happily on their way without
any bark, hiss or fuss.
At home, imagine this cat
entertaining his family when
he releases his wild side spon-
taneously jumping like a kan-
garoo and pouncing on fl owers!
Or, out of the blue, he begins his
version of "crazy cat play" spo-
radically leaping up and racing
around the house.
"In contrast to his power-
ful athletic abilities, after his
stretches, Einstein lays on top
of his tall climbing post and
illustrates his lazy side," said
Qelsey. "He can lie there with-
out lifting his head or a whisker
and can see what is going on
around him!"
Animals' great-full hearts
are amazing. Not only is Ein-
stein happy to be the couple's
"only child" he is connected to
them as if they are his biologi-
cal parents. "I've always treated
him like a baby" said Qelsey,
"so he thinks he is human! He
melts my heart. He thinks that
we helped him by rescuing him
from a life of starvation and
danger, but he's done more to
improve our lives and bring us
pure joy!"
TIPS
"Begin regular trimming of
your kitten's nails when they're
young," said Qelsey. "Einstein
is used to it now so there is no
fussing! Also, his diet contains
raw cat food for his nutritional
needs which ensures his shiny
coat."
Angel Scribe's cats wear a
lightweight H- harness that re-
sembles a T-shirt. It supports
their chests and doesn't put any
pressure on their necks. Cats
can't wiggle out of this easily
adjustable harness that accom-
modates Persian's summer/win-
ter coat thickness.
- Avoid an initial rejection
of the harness by changing its
scent to match yours! Place the
harness under your shirt or wrap
in your sleepwear.
More cat walking tips:
http://www.angelscribe.com/
tnt_cat-walking-on-leash.html
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Community Sharing donations
Community Sharing food pantry is in
need of donations to replenish its shelves.
Donations can be dropped off at Communi-
ty Sharing or arrangements can be made by
calling (541)942-2176.
New fall museum hours
The Cottage Grove Museum will transi-
tion to its fall hours of Saturday and Sunday
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Great Rotary Raffl e
Tickets are on sale for the Great Rotary
Raffl e for the Friday, October 13 drawings
at Shepperd Motors. Tickets are available
from Rotary members and the Cottage
Grove Dari-Mart.
Meals on Wheels
Drivers for Meals on Wheels are needed.
Please call (541) 463-6263 for more infor-
mation.
Financial literacy
Tuesday in October from 6 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. Lane Community College in Cottage
Grove will be hosting fi nancial literacy
classes. For more information, contact Rose
Miller at (541) 513-7349.
Genealogy
The genealogy society board will meet
Wednesday, October 4 at 10 a.m. in the li-
brary.
CVC meeting
The Cottage Village Coalition is meeting
on Thursday, October 5 at 6 p.m. at the First
Presbyterian Church in Cottage Grove.
Square dancing
Saturday, October 7 from 7-10 p.m., Odd
Fellows Bldg., 317 W. Main St. Call (541)
942-2360 for more information.
Shred event
Payne West is hosting a shred event on
Friday, October 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at
1645 E. Main St. Sensitive documents can
be shredded for free, a limit of three boxes
per vehicle. First come, fi rst served basis.
Jekyll and Hyde
The Cottage Theatre’s latest production,
Jekyll and Hyde will begin showing Octo-
ber 5. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15
for youth. Contains mature content. Runs
through October 29. Visit cottagetheatre.org
for more information.
Gold mining museum benefi t
On Friday, October 6, local singer Ron
Lex O’Keefe will be showcasing his CD,
“Cottage Grove, Oregon Refl ections” at the
Bohemia Gold Mining Museum from 6p.m.
to 7:30 p.m. $2 suggested donation, all pro-
ceeds to the museum.
Habitat for Humanity
Open mic benefi t for Habitat for Human-
ity October 10, Axe and Fiddle 6:30 p.m.
Free.
32nd Annual
Fall
Rhododendron
Sale
Oct 1st
thru Oct 9th
“The Maple People”
Rhododendrons & Deciduous Azaleas
$13/plant or $130/dozen
5&7 gallon sizes - many available
Evergreen Azaleas
$7/plant or $70/dozen
Japanese Maples
5 gallon size, $35/tree or 3/$100
KELLEYGREEN NURSERY
Open 9-4 daily
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7 MILES WEST OF DRAIN
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Community sing-a-long
Thursday, October 5 at 10:30 a.m., Re-
ception Hall, CG Community Center, 700
E. Gibbs Ave.
Want to see videos of community events? Head
over to cgsentinel.com.
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