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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL NOVEMBER 22, 2017 W hen Rossi worked at a pet store, she purr-posely broke the rules. "It hurt seeing caged puppies," said Ros- si, "who had never walked on grass. So after our boss left, the staff took the pups outside for a walk. The pups' happiness was contagious and it sped adoptions." Rossi, witnessing the horrors of the pet industry through the pet store, encouraged her to enroll in fi lm school and to gear proj- ects towards dog rescue and not buying from stores. For her second dog, she searched for one with emotional scars. She did not care about the size, age or breed, she wanted one who had lived a hard life, to heal its heart and teach it that life can be beautiful. Rossi found Peanut, a nine-year-old, Dachshund mix with sad eyes refl ecting years of hard- ships. The small dog was rescued from "death row" as she had yet another huge belly full of puppies. Peanut had been tied to a fence for eight years, where any roving dog could impregnate her. She had birthed eight large litters. When Peanut was expecting again, her family drove her to a shelter. Once the puppies were weaned, Rossi and her other dog, Teeger, a 10-year-old Chiwennie, ad- opted an exhausted Peanut. "When Peanut arrived," said Rossi, "she was scared and confused. She did not real- ize she was fi nally home'. She kept trying to run away to nowhere', so I never let her off leash. On car rides, Peanut's eyes refl ect- ed fear, and she'd shake from head to toe thinking that I was driving her back to the shelter." Thankfully, after a month of love and routine, Rossi's magic began working! The dog realized that Rossi was her "mother" and that Teeger was her brother. Peanut re- laxed for the fi rst time in her life. Teeger loves Peanut and understands that she needs him to teach her how to be a dog. He takes his brother role seriously and shows his sister the ropes by teaching her how to play. "She was never walked," said Ros- si, "or played with. Today, she LOVES TURNING 65 AND NEED HELP WITH YOUR MEDICARE CHOICES? Call Paul to help simplify the complicated. 541-517-7362 Paul Henrichs ~ Independent Agent coverage4oregon@gmail.com Weldin g Supp l and Ga ses Sol ies d Here LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING MATERIALS walks but NOT on rainy days! After having so many puppies, her hips give out, so we often use a pet stroller. She loves the free- dom to explore the world rolling along, a few feet higher, safe and in comfort." When they bought Peanut her fi rst squeaky toy, she didn't know what to do with it! She watched Teeger attack and run around the house with the toy. Then several months later, everything changed. She is happy, her eyes no longer refl ect sadness, her tale wags, she is protective of Teeger, shares her bed with him, and washes him like one of her babies. She plays with toys and when a new one is bought Peanut claims it! She carries a toy everywhere, squeaking it the entire time, and insists on bringing it on walks. "When my niece and nephew come over," said Rossi, "we play Hide and Seek. I always get caught because Peanut follows me, exposing my hiding spot! The children quickly learned to look for Peanut to fi nd me!" Rossi has friends who purchased high- priced puppies from breeders/pet stores. Their dogs are so ill-behaved that they are banned from doggy daycares. Her friends even when old we still want to see and smell nature! All minds need stimulation; and after a walk, the dogs are happy, ener- gized, and so am I." Teeger and Peanut's Insta- gram account - TotallyTeeger Share your pet tips and tales. angelscribe@msn.com "Follow" Pet Tips n' Tales on Facebook. facebook.com/Pet- TipsandTales Humane Society for Neuter/ Spay Assistance Program. (541) 942-2789 Axe and Fiddle welcomes artist Portuguese Music Award winner, Ramana Vieria Three time nominated artist with IPMA- (International Portuguese Music Awards), Ramana Vieira will perform traditional, ballad-style fados that pay homage to the “Queen of Fado,” Amália Rodrigues, along with up-tempo compositions from her Inter- nationally acclaimed 2015 album, Fado Da Vida. Her new work, sung in both English and Portuguese, captures infl uences from all the countries of Portuguese language and cultural heritage. Ramana will be joined by three talented Oregonian Musicians: The versatile violin- ist Rory Holbrook, Portland Native Classi- cally trained Bernardo Gomez on bass and the Latin American Guitar Virtuoso Ricardo Cardenas residing in Eugene, Oregon. “Fado” literally means “fate” or “desti- ny” and is the most widely recognized genre of Portuguese music, dating back to the early 19th century. Vieira infuses her per- formance with innovative instrumentation, creative layers and soaring vocals. The New York Times has recognized Ra- mana Vieira as an American at the fore- front of the “Fado” resurgence. Born of Portuguese immigrants, Vieira grew up in the Bay Area listening to American pop, alongside traditional Portuguese music. She studied music at the The American Conser- Open 7 days a week! 7919 N. River Road vatory Theatre and it was during a trip to Portugal that she shifted her professional vision and began a deep exploration of “Fado.” She found that the native music ignited her spirit and provid- ed her with an authentic professional path. She has since become recognized as one of the new voices of Portuguese World Music. Vieira’s brilliant musicality and colorful heritage offers her audience a rare opportu- nity to enjoy the traditional ”Fado” as well as her multifaceted fusion of what is essen- tial to Portuguese and American classics. Ramana Vieira has been described by Mundo Portugues newspaper as the, “New Voice of Portuguese World Music.” She has headlined the world's largest Portuguese festival, the New Bedford Portuguese Feast in Massachusetts, and has performed at the 2010 Encontro Festival in Macau. One of her original songs, “Unido Para Amar,” was played for the 2006 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, and she was chosen to sing for the 50th Grammy Awards special MusiCares benefi t honoring Aretha Frank- lin. Fado, the most widely recognized mu- sic of Portugal, is a passionate, soul-stirring music with soaring vocals and dramatic tales of love, loss and redemption. Legend- ary fadista Amália Rodriguez popularized fado in the 20 th century, and today, platinum-selling Portuguese singers Ana Moura and Ma- riza are selling out concert halls in the U.S. The New York Times has recog- nized Ramana Vie- ira as an American at the forefront of the fado resurgence. Come with us to Discover China! 541-942-4664 Family & General Dentistry cannot believe how well-man- nered and loving Peanut is, learning that a rescued pet knows where it has been vers- es where it is now, and they try to please their rescuer. Adopt, don't shop! It is rewarding on so many levels. TIPS "Cesar Milan's TV show," suggests Rossi, "teaches won- derful dog tips. Dogs need daily exercise and if their bodies are not able, then an animal stroll- er is a blessing. We found so many benefi ts using a stroller. It is easier to use on excursions, because all dogs are like us, 7A Th e trip will depart April 3, 2018 and return April 11, 2018 Registration Deadline is December 15, 2017 Call the chamber for details Phone: 541-942-2411 According to Ramana, “nobody else is do- ing what we are doing with fado.” Part of her innovative approach to the music is in the instrumentation. Traditionally, fado was music for voice and the guitarra Portugue- sa, a 12-string guitar. But as Larry Rohter of The New York Times has noted, "Conser- vatory-trained singer Ramana Vieira adds a New Age sensibility and instrumentation to the music with cello and drums." Ramana’s personal relationship to fado music lies deep in her family history, as her grandfather was a well-known musician and composer from Madeira Island, Por- tugal. Ramana was born in San Leandro, California, to Portuguese immigrants, and was exposed to the voices of Portugal’s past at a young age. “During my childhood, I sang with my mother to Amália Rodrigues and other fabulous fadistas that were part of her special record collection,” said Ra- mana. Her passion for music continued as she matured and eventually she attended the American Conservatory Theatre where she did her vocal training with Faith Win- throp, San Francisco's grande dame of song and one of the most respected singers and vocal coaches on the scene today. Although she had dreams of a Broadway career, her direction shifted abruptly when a famous music producer inspired her to embrace her Portuguese roots. Shortly after that she found herself on an unexpected journey to Portugal where she had the opportunity to perform with the local fado singers and mu- sicians, bringing the house to its feet with her authentic, yet individual style. Friday’s performance at the Axe & Fiddle in Cottage Grove are $10 in advance, $15 available at the door Fall Heating Tune-Up Only $99* Douglas uglas G. G Maddess, M ad d d ess DMD DM We’ll make sure your system is running effectively and effi ciently. Call for details and an appointment today, and beat the winter rush! Complete Heating & Cooling System Service Reasonable Rates • All Work Guaranteed LOW COST “Brightening Lives One Smile at a Time” 914 S. 4th Street Cottage Grove 541-942-1559 www.douglasgmaddessdmd.com Local & Metro Weekday Trips Professional Caring Staff * Limited-time offer. 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