Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, April 29, 2017

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 29, 2017 


HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

Happy Tails

by Chris Leclerc

WHY DID THE CAT 

CROSS THE ROAD?

Hi-Technology Helps Track Your Cat

THE JOY OF YOGA


OM

It never ceases to amaze me, how innovative and 
creative some people can be when it comes to 
finding the best ways to care for their pets. One 
caring and very curious cat owner in the United 
Kingdom really went the extra mile to ensure that 
his four-legged friend was within his watchful eye, 
when he came up with a tracking device that can 
be attached to a kitty’s collar to remotely monitor 
it‘s activities.

 Father of two resident of Marlborough, Wiltshire 
in the UK, Dave Evans is a uniquely creative cat-
loving inventor who was prompted to come up with 
a mobile electronic cat mapping device, when his 
own curiosity caused him to wonder where his cat 
was wandering when it virtually vanished for days 
at a time, returning home on each occasion with an 
ever-growing girth.

 Evans noticed that his furry feline friend was 
getting fatter following each long-term trip to who-
knew-where for more than a few nights at a time, so 
he finally decided to apply his knowledge of basic 
GPS technology to creating an invention that would 
help him find out why his venturous cat was getting 
so darn fat.

 The cat tracking device Evans designed is small 
and light enough to be attached to a kitty’s collar, 
and the minute electronics inside allow for remote 
tracking that can be viewed through Google maps. 
Apparently, now there is even an app that can be 
downloaded to your smart phone to help you keep 
track of your cat while you, yourself are away from 
home. Imagine that - an app to track your cat!

 Now, most of us are familiar with the term “cat-
nap”, right? But who knew the term “cat-map” could 
soon become a household term for a well-known 
means of tracking a kitty’s activities during it‘s 
nights out on the town?

 Our funny felines just love to wander about and 
explore the great outdoors. Most of us want to give 
them at least a little leeway to roam (although that‘s 
subject to opinion particularly where we live), but 
sometimes cats get a bit too curious about what’s up 
down the road, and they just can’t resist the urge to 
venture further than they should for their own good.

 That’s why the concept of Dave Evans’ cat 
mapping device (along with a few similar products 
that followed his lead) have become so popular 
among pet lovers, globally. How does it work? Well, 
the device is affixed to the cat’s collar and records the 
various locations to which the little 
rascal wanders while away, night or 
day. When the cat returns home, the 
device is removed from it’s collar 
and plugged into the computer via 
a USB port connector.

 That’s when the owner, being 
the virtual voyeur that he is, can 
view all the cat’s curious comings 
and goings as they are depicted on 
Google Earth satellite images on-
line. Kind of crazy, eh? But who 
doesn’t want to know where their 
cat goes when it leaves home to run 
and roam?

 What Dave Evans found out about his whimsical 
wandering feline friend was that it had been visiting 
lots other homes in the neighborhood on a regular 
basis, and being fed by his other human fcompanions 
who lived nearby. Basically that cat was sneaking off 
to fatten itself up, slowly but surely. How funny is 
that cat?

 Evans gave his state-of-the-art cat-tracker the 
easy-to-remember moniker of “G-Paws”, and says 
the device has been a hit among numerous other 
curious & caring cat owners across the globe (CNN, 
London).

 If you have a cat that likes to roam causing your 
curiosity to get over-blown, this remarkable new pet 
pampering product may just be the tool for you. As 
residents of an area where we share our space with 
coyotes and other wildlife predators, it wouldn’t 
surprise me if this product quickly becomes a new 
favorite on the list of pet accessories for our furry 
four-legged friends! Well, at least those who allow 
their cats to roam, that is.

 Now, on a side note, speaking of pets roaming, 
I’d like to shout out a big thank you to the good 
Samaritan who took the time to return two 
wandering pups back to their yard on Olive Ave. 
several months ago. I received a random call from 
a real nice lady named Vicki this past week, whose 
dogs had ventured out of the gate, unbeknownst to 
her.

 She was out at the time and when she returned 
home, she found a business card of a pet sitter with 
a note explaining the dogs had gotten out and were 
returned to the yard safely. Vicki has been wanting 
to call and thank the helpful handler but it seems the 
business card left on her door step has gone missing. 
After seeing two pet sitter’s ads in this section - one 
for Lois Longo and one for myself, Vicki called us 
both to learn that neither of us had been the one 
who returned her dogs.

 If you are reading this and you happen to be that 
good neighbor who returned two wandering pups 
on Olive Ave several months ago, please contact 
the Mt. Views News editor and we will put you in 
touch with Vicki. She really wants to express her 
appreciation. And frankly, so do I! Keeping an eye 
out for each others’ pets and lending a helping 
hand is what Sierra Madre is all about! Keep up the 
kindness…Love and let live.

It is a very special 
thing to OM in 
yoga class…

 OM (AUM) 
is known as the 
sound of creation 
or supreme reality. It is the most sacred mantra and 
the sound contained in all other sounds. It dates 
back to ancient Indian philosophy and scriptures 
called the Vedas. The Vedas are said to be among 
the oldest known writings in the world. From pure 
consciousness, creation itself came into matter. 
When this occurred, the sound of OM arouse. In this 
way, the whole world is vibration or sound. 

 Mantras have a unique way of working through 
vibration. When we say aloud (chant) or say silently 
to ourselves, the vibration itself connects us, gives 
focus and brings us into alignment with our highest 
self. OM represents transcendence and peace. Each 
time we chant, we connect to pure consciousness 
and all of Divinity. This is not assigned to religion, 
it is a universal Divine connection through the 
vibration. 

 Remember there are three sounds to OM: A-U-M, 
that rise of up the spine all the way as the lips close on 
M. There is a fourth part to OM which is silence. This 
part should be observed. 

 Enjoy the sound of OM and keep in mind, each 
time we chant OM aloud or silently, we encourage 
those qualities of peace and transcendence to come 
into our consciousness and our life. 

Namaste, 

- my divine light salutes your divine light -

Keely Totten


THE MISSING PAGE

Real Life Tips from LIfe's Instruction Manual

Howard Thurman was an 
American theologian and 
one of Martin Luther King’s 
beloved teacher’s. He once 
said, “Don’t just be good, 
be good for something.” 
This is one of my favorite 
quotes because he is emphasizing the action. It is 
important to think good thoughts, but it is better 
to do good things. 

 Having kinds thoughts doesn’t move the needle. 
If we want peace we must, as Father Greg, of 
Homeboy Industries, says, “be about peace.” 

 How can we be about peace?

 We must strive to be peaceful in our interactions, 
including with ourselves. 

 Do you find yourself becoming anxious or upset 
by the news? We must make conscious decisions 
about the data we allow to into our awareness. 
Fasting from traditional news outlets can be 
difficult, but we don’t need to obsess about it. In 
the 24-hour news cycle most stories are not truly 
news but are repeated reports of the same story. We 
can decide to watch, listen, or read only once daily 
to control our response to negative or disturbing 
events.

 We don’t need to engage in online and or in 
person discussions of upsetting occurrences. We 
don’t need to repost these events in our newsfeed.

Be About Peace

 To be a force for peace, we can do something 
good for someone else each day. We can offer a 
kind word, donate to a cause we care about, or we 
can help someone we encounter in our daily life.

 To be about peace, we must be in action. 

 Let peace be a verb in your life.

 Lori A. Harris is a lawyer and empowerment 
coach that helps women that women live their best 
lives. You can find out more about her at www.
LoriAHarris.com and download her free app the 
Gratitude Train in Google Play and the App Store.


LELAND needs a chance!! He’s only 2, and very 
handsome. He wants so much to be loved and safe 
in a forever home. It may take him a little while to 
feel comfortable and to trust, but give him some 
playtime with a feather wand or another toy, and 
he will warm up quickly. Leland has a twin sister 
named Nigella, 
should you wish 
to adopt both, 
but it is not 
necessary, as he 
does get along 
with most other 
cats. Open your 
heart and home 
to one who is 
just a little bit 
shy, and make a positive change in a furry life. 

 Adoption fee is only $100, which includes neuter, 
microchip, exam & vaccines for Leland and also 
his sister. Our cats are negative FELV/FIV unless 
otherwise indicated. 

 See more pictures, adoption info & application 
on our website, www.lifelineforpets.org. Sorry, we 
are not accepting cats at this time.


LOOKING FOR A BEST FRIEND


DILLON IS TOO!

Dillon is a handsome 8-year old Rottweiler-German 
Shepherd mix boy with lots of puppy energy left 
in him. This fetching boy has striking great looks 
sporting the typical Rottweiler black and tan 
markings, playful brown eyes, and half-perky-
half-floppy ears all wrapped up in a petite package 
weighing only 48 pounds. And who can miss his 
wiggly bob tail! As short as his bob tail is, he sure 
knows how to wag it when happy. He’s enjoying his 
walks and play time with the volunteers, he’s an 
excellent treat-catcher, and he’s even learning to sit 
patiently for treats.

If you’re that special person or family able and 
willing to give Dillon a second chance in life; please 
come by to meet him. You will sure fall in love with 
his playful personality and his wiggly bob tail! !His 
adoption fee is $145 which includes neuter surgery, 
vaccinations, microchip and a free wellness exam 
at a participating veterinarian. ID#28415. Dillon 
also qualifies for the “Senior for Senior” adoption 
program discount. 

Feel free to call us at (626) 286-1159 for more information on Dillon. He currently resides at the San 
Gabriel Valley Humane Society located at 851 E. Grand Avenue in San Gabriel which is located off 
San Gabriel Blvd, north of Mission and south of Las Tunas Drive. To arrange a ‘Meet and Greet’ with 
Dillon, please stop by any time from 10:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday through Sunday.Website:www.
sgvhumane.org.

 
Walter Cailleteau, DVM Free Exam!
927 N. Michillinda Ave. For New Clients 
Pasadena, CA 91107 Bring this coupon to save! 
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