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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 | 5A Pet Tips‘n’ Tales: Tiny “Tim” to the Rescue By Mary Ellen “Angel Scribe” When Caden was elev- en, his parents discussed adopting a dog, but tragedy struck with his father’s un- expected passing. A family dog was put on hold until his mother, Catherine, could catch her breath. Six months later, she began looking for a dog, but the dogs were too big or were not good with cats or children. Their rescue cat, Evie, had requested a dog that liked cats. A year passed before she found “the dog”, Tiny Tim, at a pet shelter on the Gulf of Mexico. It was his second shelter, the first was going to euthanize him, but then a no kill group rescued the nine-pound starving dog. (PawHuggers.org) “Tiny Tim had some- thing special about him,” said Catherine. “He has soulful eyes, an ador- able face and cute elf- like ears. He is a 2-and- a-half-year-old Italian greyhound and Deer Head Chihuahua mix. I can’t believe he was that far away! I kept telling my son, ‘Wait for the right dog, the right dog will find us, and it definite- ly did.’ “My mother and I drove to the airport at midnight to pick him up,” said Ca- den. “I was excited to final- ly have my own dog! After dad died, I wanted a dog to love, and I love Timmy. He is beautiful and was he glad to see us! He had flown for six hours and 4,450 miles to the Pacific Coast and needed to go potty!” Caden sleeps with his new dog. Luckily, it has only pushed him out of bed once! “He takes up the whole bed,” laughs Caden. “When I roll over, his face is in mine! Of course, I have to wake up and kiss and hug him. He loves cuddling. After a walk in the rain, I dry Timmy off with a tow- el,” said Caden. “He does not like the rain and paw- furs to walk under store awnings. He is so smart and holds a treat with his two front paws, like a rac- coon, to put in his mouth. He likes dried sardines and dried beef liver, but if we buy the ‘wrong’ kind he won’t eat them. He makes me laugh when he plays with other dogs. If they run at him, he does a barrel-roll and the other dog has to jump over him.” “Honestly, we have found nothing wrong with Tim- my, he is so well behaved and arrived leash trained,” said Catherine. “He is so calm that strangers com- ment on his behavior. The day he arrived; we took him to see my mother in a care home. He took to the resi- dents and staff as if he had truly arrived home. “When Caden or I are petting another dog, Tim- my gets jealous! His facial expressions and body lan- guage tell us that he does not like ‘our’ behavior! He tries getting in between us and the other dog. He goes everywhere with us, so we bought him a car harness that clips to a seat belt and a bike basket for family rides. We also take him camping PHOTO BY MARY ELLEN “ANGEL SCRIBE” Caden loves his rescue dog, Timmy, who healed his broken heart. and kayaking and taught him to swim. But just in case he does not catch on like Angel Scribe’s famous swimming cats, we bought him a life jacket.” “We love our dog and our cat, Evie, does too,” admits Caden. “He’s brought our family together and helped heal the grief of my father. I feel that I am in the final stages of grieving because of this dog. I love him so much! I don’t know what I would do without him.” TIPS A baby/pet gate works wonders when you bring a new dog into a home with cats. It gives cats a way out of a prickly situation, and it bars the dog from purr-suing a cat or devouring the cat’s food or kitty litter. Remember to test any pavement you are about to walk a pet on with the back of your hand. Too hot? Then too hot for the skin on your pet’s pads. The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon’s 9th annual Catio Tour is on Sept. 11. Regis- ter online at catssafeathome. org/2021-catio-tour-regis- tration. We can all use a good laugh. Tell us about your crazy pet! Does your pet have a heart- warming tale? We want to hear the story. Have your children write about their pets. angelscribe@msn.com Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales on Face- book. www.facebook.com/Pet- TipsandTales Adopt Loving Pets www.PetFinder.com Humane Society for Neu- ter/Spay Assistance Program: 541-942-3130 Applications for 2021-22 community arts grants now open Applications are now open for Lane Arts Coun- cil’s 2021-22 Artist Grant and Community Arts Pro- gram Grant. Funded by the City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, and adminis- tered by Lane Arts Coun- cil, these grant programs directly support individual artists and arts organiza- tions in Eugene. Applications for both grant programs are due in November. Awards will be announced in January 2022, with funds to be ex- pended by June 30, 2022. The Lane Arts Council is opening the applications as it recognizes that this is a unique time for the arts communities as artists and arts organizations begin the long journey of recov- ering from and continuing through the COVID-19 pandemic and economic shutdown. This year, the grant pro- grams were re-envisioned to support the current needs of the arts commu- nity during this unpredict- able and challenging time. Lane Arts Council’s grant programs create op- portunities for artists, en- sure opportunities for arts engagement, cultivate a diversity of art forms, and help strengthen the arts community. They support the grow- ing role of the arts in the cultural, social, education- al, and economic recovery of community life. Lane Arts Council con- ducted a community out- reach and assessment ef- fort to design the 2021-22 Community Arts Grant and Artist Grant programs in a way that most closely responds to the current needs of local artists and arts organizations. This assessment process included focus groups, one-on-one conversations with arts organizations and arts groups, and an artist survey. In total, Lane Arts Council heard from 77 in- dividuals including artists, arts organization leaders, and creative programming staff. The data from these outreach efforts was used to inform the final design and funding priorities of the grant programs this year. “We know that the arts and artists play an im- portant role in community life, and will be a catalyst for reconnection and an engine in our econom- ic recovery,” shared Lane Arts Council Executive Director Stacey Ray. “Arts organizations continue to need critical operational support funds, and artists need flexible funding sup- port to keep going. These grants are an important investment to help sustain our cultural community.” Grant details are as fol- lows: INDIVIDUAL ARTIST GRANT Deadline: November 8, 2021 For guidelines and ap- plication: lanearts.org/art- ist-grant The Artist Grant, now in its second year, provides financial support to visual, performing, and literary artists of all disciplines. Individual artists have the flexibility to apply for up to $2,000 in one of three funding areas: • Project: to move for- ward a new project or creative endeavor that contributes to career ad- vancement or artistic de- velopment • Process: to engage in administrative or artistic learning, skill-building, or professional development that contributes to im- 6-day FRIDAY SATURDAY 75° | 47° 78° | 50° AM Cloud/PM Sun Mostly Sunny SUNDAY MONDAY 78° | 46° 76° | 46° Mostly Sunny Sunny TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Sunny as the core of their mission and provide public access to ongoing, sustained, ar- tistic programming and outreach programs or ser- vices in Eugene. This year, there is no longer a minimum budget requirement for eligibility. Organizations can apply for grant amounts equal to up to 10 percent of their overall operating budget, or a maximum of $5,000. GRANT INFORMA- TIONAL SESSIONS Attendance is free for virtual informational ses- sions to ask questions and learn specifics about the Artist Grant and Commu- nity Arts Program Grant. Registration is available on the website. Artist Grant Info Ses- sion: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 5-6 p.m. Community Arts Pro- gram Grant Info Session: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 5-6 p.m. LORANE COUNTRY NEWS weather forecast 80° | 50° proved business or artistic practice • Progression: to bolster artistic business capaci- ty through equipment or supply purchasing, staff- ing, or other operating ex- penses COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM GRANT Deadline: November 12, 2021 For guidelines and ap- plication: lanearts.org/ community-arts-grants/ The Community Arts Program Grant provides operating support to Eu- gene’s small and mid-sized nonprofit community arts organizations. The primary goal of the 2021-22 Program Grant is to help arts organiza- tions recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and fulfill their strategic goals moving for- ward. The most competi- tive applicants are arts or- ganizations who have arts 74° | 47° Mostly Sunny Contributed by Lil Thompson for The Sentinel • Hope everyone had an enjoyable, safe Labor Day. • All classes in our Crow-Applegate-Lorane School District started classes on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at their regu- lar time. After much collaborative work from the shared Leadership Team consisting of students, parents, health professionals, teachers, paraprofessionals and administra- tors, everyone is able to have a “safe return to in-person instruction.” They have a plan that will be updated fre- quently. Volleyball and football have returned also. Comprehensive Eye Care and Optical Services Visit Bradley J. Lorenzen, OD Dr. Lorenzen offers patients comprehensive medical and postoperative care. He’s available for consultation and evaluation of cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye exams, and dry eye care. • CAL School Board meets on Sept. 16 at Lorane Grange. Public meeting begins at 7 p.m. following exec- utive session. Remember, everyone needs to wear masks. • Lorane Grange’s next Dessert and Bingo is sched- uled for Friday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. The Blackout jackpot has grown. Mark your calendars and tell your friends and neighbors. You have to wear masks and there is plenty of room to distance, but you can still have a good evening with fun and laughs. • On Saturday, many will be remembering 9/11 as our county recognizes 20 years since that day. Be respectful of others and grateful for all our first responders. Swap & Shop Buy – Sell – Trade 10:05 – 11am Monday – Friday 3 Items - $500 limit Save your money by bundling home & auto. This is truly the place to find that hard to find item or turn your unwanted possessions in to other people’s treasure. (541) 942-0555 Call 541-942-5000 257 N. 8th St. • www.pcvi.com Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Official LASIK and Eye Doctors of the Oregon Ducks and Eugene Emeralds 717 Main Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Lobby Phone: 541.942.2468 Studio Line: 541.942.5548 Online requests: request@knnd.com
