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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 | 5A Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales Ready to ‘Rock and Roll’ By Mary Ellen “Angel Scribe” Indie and Yogi Sonia and Yogi’s newest adopted family member, In- die, is from India. S SOPHIA EDELBLUTE/COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL P ortable Rock Production at Sears Road recently celebrated its grand re-opening. The local compa- ny now offers a wider variety of rock sizes thanks to a new rock-crusher, which provides more options such as reject rock, open rock, six-inch minus, nine-inch minus and even boulders smaller than 25 inches. Along with the product, new services include rock delivery, site prep, land clearing, excavation, fire protection, road grading and a lowboy service. Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 541-747-0790. LORANE NEWS • This Saturday, July 13, licious baked goods. The come down to the Lorane ladies of Lorane Christian Family Store for some de- Church are having a bake for The Sentinel sale in front of the store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Crow’s annual Car Proud Sponsor of the Show, sponsored by the Summer Reading Program Crow Booster Club, is also on Saturday. More than 50 cars have registered and more are coming in cov- ering from 1931 to 2018 Roadster. Registration closes at 11 a.m. the day of the show. It all takes place on the Crow High School football field. Gates open at 7 a.m. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, along with raffles, a kids zone, 2775 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove concessions and cars on 541-942-4415 • bradschevy.com display. The Crow Car Show benefits the Crow Applegate/Lorane School District and is the largest fundraiser by the Crow Contributed by Lil Thompson 6-day weather forecast THURSDAY FRIDAY 82° | 57° 84° | 57° Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Boosters. Come out for a fun day while helping our local students. • Lorane Grange meets on Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m. Plans for the Lane County fair booth will be finalized and they will en- joy potluck snacks. • Have items at home you want to pass on? Join in the community-wide garage/yard sale on Aug. 3. Email loranesales@ya- hoo.com to sign up for the sale at your residence. Free maps are available by calling 541-942-5849. To rent tables at the Grange, contact Jeri at 541-942- 2448. • Reminder: The Lane County Fair is just around the corner, July 24 -28. Be sure to come see the Grange booths. Transmissions Plus & AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES PRACTICING THE ART OF TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICE SINCE 1991 SATURDAY SUNDAY 82° | 56° 81° | 57° Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy MONDAY TUESDAY 81° | 57° Sunny 81° | 57° Partly Cloudy Prepare more than a policy to plan in event of disaster. We can develop your business’ emergency plan. Call today (541) 942-0555. 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Once vetted and strong enough, the nine- week-old was flown from the Himalayan foothills to the North American continent on the lap of a return- ing-volunteer tourist. “It was time for my seven-year-old dog, Yogi, to have a buddy,” said Sonia, “He is one of those special-na- tured dogs you meet, every now and again, that is lov- ing to the core. Adopting a rescue like him gives an- other dog a chance at a good life. The sheer numbers of animals in need is overwhelming. But changing the life of one, changes the world for that one. I saw Indie on social media and instantly fell in love with her.” Yogi loves his baby sister. He relaxes her, said Sonia. “When I went to pick her up after her long flight, Yogi waited at a puppy play care center. After collecting Yogi, we drove to the dog park. As usual, Yogi trotted along and within minutes they walked side by side like a team.” Yogi’s favorite toy is a stuffed hippo. When they ar- rived home, he brought it over for Indie to play with, then curled up with his younger sister for a nap. The next day, Sonia left them alone and came home to find Indie sleeping on her big brother’s back. Yogi has prov- en to be a great teacher and mentor to this once-des- perate puppy.” Life has drastically changed for the smart street waif. Indie is now living a life of fun and adventure. “I take my dogs on bike tours,” said Sonia. “One year, Yogi and I biked 100 miles and he loved every min- ute of it. We love each other’s company — sightseeing, getting exercise and not adding gasoline into the envi- ronment. So, it was natural to include Indie in our ad- ventures. She relaxes in the basket behind my electric bike’s seat and we tow Yogi in his ‘Doggie Ride’ trailer behind us. We have the best time and get so much at- tention! Other riders love seeing my happy dogs.” Taking family pets on rides has gained in pup-ular- ity with cyclists. This spring, the trio explored the Co- wichan Valley Trail. “Yogi and Indie thoroughly en- joyed themselves,” said Sonia. “There is something about rescuing a life,” she add- ed. “The emotions of this puppy are amazing. It’s in- explicable how Indie manages to convey her gratitude for her second chance at a better life. It shows up in everything she does. She quickly and deeply bonded to us and it is almost mystical how her sense of her pre- vious situation and where she is now shines from her.” Of course, this perfect puppy is still a puppy! She was recently showing off her athletic skills by jumping from the dining table onto the kitchen counter where she consumed two avocados (minus the pits). TIPS: “We take our pets to a holistic vet and they take sup- plements,” said Sonia. “They are thriving on their raw food diet, which makes a big difference in their energy and health.” Also, when “Yogi Street Dog Rescue” or other over- seas or local rescue groups need adopted animals re- homed, the organizations send out a call through social media. Traveling business people, tourists and people like us can fly pets to the USA, Canada, England etc. There is no expense for volunteers. Saving a life is their reward. Even if you can’t adopt a dog, donate $20 to a pet rescue group. Anything that you can do makes a difference and helps — just look at Indie! Share your fur-avorite pet memory or adventure at angelscribe@msn.com. Visit Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales on Facebook at/www.facebook.com/PetTipsandTales Humane Society for Neuter/Spay Assistance Program. 541-942-2789
