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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | MAY 13, 2021 | 5A Pet Tips‘n’ Tales: Cat Feeds 1,000 Children By Mary Ellen “Angel Scribe” W ho has 11,000 fans, feeds children, supports animal sanctu- aries, kayaks and is hair- less? Bambam, a hairless Sphynx-Munchkin is obvi- ously not your “normal” cat. She and her kitty-mother live with Jo’s family and the three of them drive to Jo’s warehouse as security with a co-worker’s dog. Th ey are not very good at it, there is photographic proof of them curled up together cat-nap- ping. Th ere are advantages of having hairless cats. Jo’s chil- dren are allergic to cat dan- der, not a problem with her cats. Also, bathing is faster — no fur to dry. Th eir vac- uum has never burned out from cat-fur clogs and their clothes are never covered in fur. It is easy trimming claws as there is no digging through foot-fur clearing the way. Th ese hairless cats are spe- cial, but so is their Earth An- gel Hooman. Jo’s life mission is making a paws-itive dif- ference in pets and peoples’ lives by helping them out and making them smile. In this vein, she uses her social media skills creating humor- ous talking cat videos and posts them Facebook. “One mother texted that she and her son love watching Bambam’s videos because it helps them get through their day,” said Jo. “When I learned the child had leukemia and his wish was meeting Bambam, we made it come true at the Children’s Hospital. Th eir meeting is posted online.” When Jo learned a cat sanctuary’s 400 cats needed food and litter she geared up for the challenge. “I posted fun videos, ran contests and painted fans’ cats as winning prizes,” said Jo. “I gave away incentive Bambam pens, bookmarks and mouse pads. Most fans ‘just wanted to help’ and didn’t want anything in ex- change. I posted the incom- ing money goals, fi lmed Are you a Chamber Member? Ask us how you can become a member today! Contact the Cottaeg Grove Area Chamber of Commerce (541) 942-2411 info@ cgchamber.com Earth Angels Jo and her jester- hat-wearing kitty, Bambam Bambam shopping for the litter and cat food and me stacking and storing two pallets of items for the sanc- tuary. Bambam was the only hairless cat at the sanctuary when we made the happy delivery.” In 2017, Jo planned for a year for her family to deliv- er 1,000 meals to a village of hungry Philippine children. She held contests, off ered her Photoshop skills to created fun images of fans’ pets, and people rose to the challenge and donated ‘Fur the Cause.’ “An overseas friend coor- dinated the charitable loca- tion and another gathered volunteers from a neigh- boring village to cook the meals,” Jo said. “Th e grateful children rarely see apples, so their fruit dessert was a hit!” Jo and Bambam are celeb- rities. A very spoiled Bam- bam was featured on TV lying on her back, with her toes in the air for a paw-d- cure. Strangers-Fans walk up to Jo and say, “Hello Hooman,” which is her on- line purrs-ona when they see her walking Bambam in a stroller, a front sling or on a leash. “Th e funniest thing some- one asked was, ‘Is that a mon- key?’ when they saw their fi rst hairless cat,” laughed Jo. “Furless cats are warm to the $ $ 2,599 2,349 * 12 days, departs year-round TM 1-888-817-0676 promo code N7017 * Free date changes anytime up to 45 days prior to departure for land tours, up to 95 days prior to departure for cruise tours. Deposits and final payments remain non-refundable. Prices are per person based on double occupancy plus $299 in taxes & fees. Single supplement and seasonal surcharges may apply. Add-on airfare available. Offers apply to new bookings only, made by 6/30/21. Other terms & conditions may apply. 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