6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL OCTOBER 11, 2017
Lily used to pride herself with
her "shake a paw', but now she'd
be off balance and tip over. So,
she cleverly shakes her stump
instead. It is sooo cute because
she smiles knowing it makes us
laugh.
While hiking, we have en-
countered bears and coyotes.
Lily is fearless and instantly be-
comes 'Ready-For-Battle! We
have to restrain her; but if she
hears a bumble bee buzzing, she
runs and hides, shivering under
a chair.
Lily is such a joy, she eager-
ly does her best and our wonder
dog's favorite thing after a hike
is a cool down swim in a lake,
mine too! My mother loves to
joke, 'Lily and I are the handi-
capped couple. I have a walker
and Lily has a limp. Lily's per-
severance inspires me!' And she
does everyone, me included."
TIPS
To make Lily's life easier,
the family gives her a "clear
runway" when she approach-
es them, and especially on the
stairs. They never rush her and
her doggie bed rests beside her
human parents because the "real
bed" is too high for her to ne-
gotiate.
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isa's Lily is an eight-year-old Golden
Doodle/Border Collie who resembles
a Portuguese Water dog.
When Lisa's daughter saw a "Puppies
for Sale" sign she pleaded for her mother to
"Just go and look".
Lisa innocently walked into the "We are
just looking" trap and fell in love with boun-
cy-baby Lily. She was the only black-curly
haired pup in the litter, whereas, all the oth-
ers had short black and white Border Collie
coats.
The name that the family initially chose
for their puppy was trumped by their neigh-
bor's cat, Bella. To avoid pet-calling con-
fusion, the pup was christened Lily after a
character on the Hannah Montana show.
Two years later, on a dark and rainy eve-
ning, Lisa let her happy dog run and play in
a fenced park. Lily wandered into the bush-
es so no one saw her wiggle under the fence
and get hit by a vehicle.
Devastated, the family ran to their dog.
"We thought she was dead," said Lisa, "but
she wasn't so we rushed her to the vet clin-
ic. She recovered except for her front paw
which remained paralyzed. After research-
ing paralysis, we decided to wait and see if
her paw regained mobility and motion, so
we had it splinted.
It was obvious that she was depressed
and unhappy with the splint. After eight
months of her splinted, injured leg we de-
cided, for her comfort, it should be surgical-
ly removed.
After the amputation, Lily was 'Reborn'.
Her lust for life reemerged. She was no lon-
ger depressed and was joyful again. It was
stunning how fast she adapted to three legs!
In no time, she was back to running, jump-
ing, hiking, fetching and swimming - just a
bit slower.
People stopped staring with 'pity' and
asked us 'Lily questions'. We realized that
educating how successful a three-legged
dog leads their life is all part of owning a
unique dog! Everyone wanted to share how
inspiring and amazing our dog is, and we
couldn't agree more. We love her, are proud
of her, and we are glad to share her story.
Over the years, we have seen many three-
legged dogs. There is even a support group
called 'The Tripod Club'.
LORANE NEWS
It is time to make music. Bring your Ukes, friends, and join Rural Art Center for ukulele lessons with Pat Dixon on Thursday
afternoons from 3:30 - 5 p.m. at Crow Middle/ High School music room. Classes star this Thursday afternoon, October 12. Special
thanks go to the Oregon Country Fair for underwriting the Ukulele Group this fall.
No school this Friday, October 13 for State-wide In-service.
Home game at Crow High School includes Homecoming this Friday, October 13.
Two big events this Saturday, October 14. First, the Booster Club Auction and Carnival. Carnival is 3-5 p.m. in the high school
gym, dinner and silent auction from 4:30 - 6 p.m., and live auction begins at 6:30 p.m.
Then at 6 pm, the Rural Art Movie nights resume at Lorane Grange with delicious soup and bread and wonderful desserts.
After the pre- show of sharing your Halloween costumes or pumpkins in a contest with small prizes; the show begins at 7 p.m. It is
family night and a delightful fi lm, "Willow" will be shown. Come enjoy a fun evening in Lorane.
CAL School Board meets on October 19 at Lorane Grange starting at 7 p.m. right after executive session.
Lorane Grange Baked potato bar and bingo evening is Friday, October 27. Plan on this exciting evening.
Mark your calendars for the Annual FREE Fall Harvest on October 28 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. in the Applegate Elementary School.
They would love some help setting up, tearing down, and with some decorations, please call or text 541-517-8556. Candy donations
are GREATLY appreciated.
Remember the Canning, Preservation, and Sharing Clinic on October 20 through 22 with dinner on Friday, October 20 at
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