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6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL APRIL 11, 2018 OUT WITH CABLE. IN WITH SAVINGS. Get a $ 100 AT&T Visa® Reward Card † when you sign up for DIRECTV SELECT ™ Package or above. W/ 24-mo. agreement. Redemption required. EARLY TERMINATION FEE OF $20/MO. FOR EACH MONTH REMAINING ON AGMT., $35 ACTIVATION, EQUIP. NON-RETURN & ADD’L FEES APPLY. New approved residential customers only (equipment lease req’d). Credit card req’d (except MA & PA). Ask me how to Bundle and save. CALL TODAY! Surprise cat Mary Ellen "Angel Scribe" has seven stories published in Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Three humorous ones appear in both "My Very Good, Very Bad Cat," and "The Cat Really Did That?". British jour- nalist, Carla, discovered pet col- umnist Mary Ellen while read- ing the books and followed up by an writing an article on her and her famous swimming cats for the international Catworld magazine. Like Mary Ellen, Carla's pas- sion for cats also led her into the world of writing about felines. "I wanted to write for a liv- ing, so I took an at-home writ- ers' course," said Carla. "I love cats so I wrote about their history from Egyptian times through to modern day. These amazing creatures have been worshiped, feared, and loved as pets while retaining their inde- pendent-quirky nature which is part of their appeal." Carla began her writing ca- reer by sending articles to dif- ferent magazines. But her pas- sion was always centered on cats, so she focused on their be- haviors to help pet parents take better care of their cats' needs. Her dream came true when she was hired as a writer for Great Britain's purrs-tegious Catworld Magazine. Today, she writes on anything related to cats: promoting cat welfare, wild cat sanctuaries, and debated pop- ular questions such as whether cats should be outdoor or inside pets. "I love teaching people, all over the world, what is best for their moggies (British term for an alley cat; a mongrel; a feline with no discernible pedigree) and promoting small organi- zations who are working hard ensuring that cats live the lives they deserve." said Carla. "I would never have had this op- portunity if it wasn't for my own cats. By quietly observing their behavior I come up with fresh ideas for each article. When a cat chooses you, it's an hon- IV SUPPORT HOLDINGS LLC 855-502-2578 or. They are not pack animals and don't need companionship. Therefore, when a cat loves you, it is truly special." Carla currently has one cat, Salem, which was rescued from an abusive situation. The kitten was a few weeks old, short-black furred female with a bad case of the cat fl u. Once in her new home, she quickly re- vealed a fun-loving, crazy-quirky, charac- ter. "She ran around the house chasing and stalking everything, in between sneezing fi ts," laughs Carla. "We administered an eye oint- ment because her eyes were constantly running and we fed her a healthy natural diet to gain weight." Salem, named after the mys- tical kitty in the TV Series, "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", was once described as a short- haired black female, yet when they took her to be spayed, the vet insisted on neutering "HIM" instead! And Salem was not done with surprises! "As he grew so did his fur!" said Carla, "He is defi nitely not a short-haired cat! His fur is so long that he struggles grooming himself. He spends ages rolling around on the fl oor licking him- self and sporadically fl icking his head trying to get all the hair out of his mouth! Today, he is unrecognizable from that emaciated kitten. He's a stunning lad, with a fl uffy mane that could rival a lion's mane and he sports a tail like a magnifi cent feather duster! We expect our surprise cat's DNA would reveal Siberian Forest cat due to his size, and tendency to chatter and trill when he wants something." When not cuddling with Carla, Salem runs around their house "like a mad thing!" "The other day, as I climbed the stairs, Salem followed me," said Carla. "He was chatting away when suddenly his eyes glazed over, he tensed, that cra- zy-cat' look took over and he shot downstairs like a thing pos- sessed. It took me ages to stop laughing!" Mary Ellen's cat, Miss Wings, wants to know if Salem meows with a British accent?! May he and Carla continue to educate and inspire others around the world for years to come. TIPS 15% OFF Any service with coupon Schedule your appointment Today! Not Valid on any service Exceeding $100 • Expires 04/30/18 Not valid with any other offer. 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