News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Rover's eyes have been a little cloudy over the past six months and your veterinarian said it's the beginning of cataracts. After all, he is over 10 years old. But recently you've noticed your pooch has been bumping into corners and sometimes having trouble seeing you unless you're right in front of him. Blindness is a partial or total loss of vision that can be present from birth or happen suddenly due to injury or illness, or gradually because of old age or progressive... Full story
Animal lovers in Sisters didn't have to worry about their pets feeling left out this Christmas, because Santa made a special appearance for a howl-iday celebration on Saturday at the Maida Bailey building behind the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center. The jovial gathering of canines and their pet parents provided Fido with the opportunity to be photographed with the "Big Dog" himself. Many people consider their pets cherished members of the family; it's no... Full story
It's been said that Oregon is a coffee-lovin' state, and though most coffee houses serve tea as well, sometimes tea drinkers just want to feel special. Indulged. Like they've got a little something of their own. And with a new teahouse on Cascade Avenue, Sisters has got it covered. Kit and Garth Tosello, owners of Suttle Tea, have lived in Sisters long enough to know that folks here have always enjoyed getting together somewhere, whether it's for business or pleasure. The Tose... Full story
Hundreds of spectators lined both sides of Main Avenue on Saturday for the 38th Sisters Christmas Parade sponsored by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. This year's theme was "Red, White & Blue Christmas," representing our national colors for a tribute to our active military men and women, and veterans, during this Christmas season. And it was Red, White & Blue lawn chairs for Pat and Elaine Eastman from Albany as they waited for the parade to begin. "We stop in for a... Full story
A blast of arctic air plunged into Sisters days ago, bringing the first snow of the season and dropping temperatures at night to below zero. Regardless of the frigid weather, folks gathered among friends and family for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday evening at Fir Street Park. It's a Sisters tradition. Folks didn't notice the cold - they felt the warmth from the firepit, crafted by Ponderosa Forge & Ironworks, and the warm savory taste of hot chocolate, coffee and popcorn provided by the Three Sisters... Full story
It's time for holiday parties, preparing dinners, and setting out the holiday decorations and Christmas tree. There are suddenly a lot of potential hazards revealed to your dog, especially if he is a puppy. One of the best parts about the holidays is all the wonderful food! Remember that dogs have an exceptional sense of smell, and your dog's nose knows what's cooking and he may even beg for some of the delicious food that you are preparing. In order to keep Rover safe and... Full story
Dogs can help people get through a crisis. Sue Dolezal of Sisters Eagle Airport, her husband Gary, and their dogs Isaac and Foster, are specially trained and certified with National Crisis Response Canines to do just that. Last October 2, they were deployed to Roseburg to attend the Roseburg candlelight vigil just one day after the UCC shooting. National Crisis Response Canines held a rigorous three-day training and evaluation in Sisters last weekend to recertify teams.... Full story
You had a change in routine with a new job, and your furry friend isn't handling it well. When Rover hears you pick up your keys to go, he starts whining, gets restless and runs to the door hoping he can go too. Then when you return home later, he's wild with joy and follows you around. But you also find a couple of your slippers chewed up in little pieces, and you also notice scratch marks on the front door. Rover had been scratching and digging to get out for the few hours... Full story
The temperatures have been steadily dropping in Sisters Country after a long, warm summer. Winter is quickly approaching, along with freezing temperatures and chilling dampness. Now is the time to protect your four-legged family member from the elements. Cold weather can be hard on pets, just as it is for people. It is important to prepare your furry friend for the cold winter months ahead. It's a misconception that dogs and cats are more resistant than people to cold weather... Full story
Sisters resident and Rotarian Gayla Nelson spends a lot of her time outdoors on her 10-acre ranch, caring for her four horses. Her two dogs - Louie, a 22-pound mini poodle, and Zoe, a tiny Yorkshire terrier - enjoy tagging along. Last month, a routine morning of tending to a horse in need turned into a terrifying ordeal for Nelson and her two furry friends. "Suddenly I heard Louie start barking like crazy and then I heard Zoe, she was yelping loudly. Then Louie's bark turned... Full story
In 2011 when Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson, who was killed in Afghanistan, lay in a coffin, draped in an American flag, his loyal Labrador, Hawkeye remained by his casket with his head down for the entire funeral. Hawkeye was in mourning for his beloved companion. Pets, just like humans, can experience feelings of grief and go through a mourning period when they lose a close companion, whether it's their pet parent or another furry friend in the household. According to Dr. Sophia Yin... Full story
The Sisters Halloween trick-or-treat parade is an annual tradition. Last Friday the festivities took place at Fir Street Park due to construction at Village Green. The grassy area between the park and the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce was used as the gathering place for all the little trick-or-treaters, from Ninja Turtles to Cinderella and Spiderman. The annual Halloween parade is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sistes and the Sisters branch of the Deschutes Public Library.... Full story
An estimated 70-million feral cats are roaming the parks, parking lots, backyards and back roads of the United States. That includes Sisters Country. Last summer Sisters resident Jeri Buckmann, Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce event coordinator, had an eye-opening experience dealing directly with feral cats on her property. Buckmann has always liked cats, and she and her husband Bob have three rescues of their own. "Our youngest kitty Gracie was a stray that my daughter... Full story
It started out as a wonderful September day for retired Sisters resident Jo Reitan and her seven-year-old standard poodle, Kari. They were enjoying each other's company on one of their daily strolls down the walking path in Tollgate, with Kari on leash. What was about to happen would change Reitan's life in a way she never would have expected. During their walk, Reitan noticed a man, a woman and a large unleashed dog standing in a driveway around 50 feet away. Instinctively... Full story
You're looking to adopt a cat and wondering how to find the right feline fit for your household. Horses have it. Dogs, birds, fish and even mollusks do, too: The "it" is personality, something that both you and your cat will share with each other nearly every waking moment. But what, exactly, is personality? According to Sander Van Doorn, PhD, a researcher at the Santa Fe Institute in New Mexico and one of the world's leading experts on the evolution of personality in... Full story
Celebrating a new location on Main Avenue, the Sisters Harvest Faire hosted by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 40th year on Saturday under sunny skies. Thousands of folks from all over the Pacific Northwest came to browse through an abundant harvest of handmade items, from handcrafted masks to whimsical birdhouses. And with over 175 juried artisan vendors, there was something for everyone's taste. "We are very happy with the new location on Main Avenue,"... Full story
Animals not only offer companionship and unconditional love, they can also have the ability to improve health and general well-being, especially in the older adult population. The most serious problem for older adults is not so much disease - it's loneliness. Therapy animals and their handlers can make a resident in a care home come alive, bringing joy and laughter with every visit. Dr. Michael McCulloch, a Portland psychiatrist, and Dr. Samuel Corson, of Ohio State... Full story
You recently adopted an adorable one-year-old dog from a shelter and found out that he has behavioral problems. You've worked hard to train your new furry friend by yourself, but now have to call in a professional trainer. Rescuing a dog from an unknown background that could have been filled with neglect and abuse is filled with challenges. Often dogs surrendered to a shelter are in shock and are fearful. It could takes months of hard work just to get him comfortable around... Full story
It was a brand-new outdoor venue at Eurosports for the third annual Taste of Sisters hosted by event organizer Karen Kassy and Brad Boyd, Eurosports owner, Friday evening. The last of the sun's rays felt warm as the evening kicked off with special performances by students from Central Oregon Aerial Arts, while folks enjoyed choosing from a range of tempting cuisine that was donated by a variety of Sisters restaurants. Aerial Arts lead instructor Kendall Knowles watched her fiv... Full story
Harmony Farms Sanctuary, located in Sisters, is much more than a shelter for rescued farm animals. Robine Bots, a licensed marriage and family therapist, uses her farm animals - from horses to pot-belly pigs - in her practice, and finds them to be very beneficial for many of her clients. The animals help clients define boundaries, and are a safe and comforting presence. Walt Disney once said, "If you can dream it, you can do it." And two years ago Bots and her family did do it... Full story
Is your dog really playful, or more laid-back? Does your furry friend easily get along with other dogs, or does he run away from new situations? Your dog was born with a set of instinctive behaviors that he inherited from his parents. These behaviors can be grouped into three broad categories - prey, pack, and defense - called "drives." How many behaviors your dog has in each category, or drive, will determine his temperament, his personality and how he perceives the world.... Full story
Sisters Fall Street Festival drew crowds to North Oak Street in downtown Sisters over the weekend. The festival featured 75 vendors displaying arts and crafts from neck coolers to home-grown bonsai trees. There was something for everyone's taste as folks meandered up and down Oak Street browsing for that eye-catching prize to purchase. Vendor Maryann Plemmons displayed an interesting name for her business: "The Ol' Bag Lady." She and her husband Grady, from Turner, shared a... Full story
You bring your newly adopted cat into your home, looking forward to years of happiness, purrs, and snuggles. But as soon as you open the carrier door, she bolts and hides under the bed for the whole day. Does your feline friend spend a lot of time hiding? Every cat is different, and a naturally timid cat may be afraid of many things and spend a lot of her life in hiding, while a naturally confident cat will be less fearful and will usually recover more quickly from scary... Full story
After a lifetime of excited tail-wags, devoted companionship, and playing ball, it's no wonder your senior dog is beginning to show his age. Maybe his hearing has declined and his muzzle has grayed. Maybe his coat has begun to thin or maybe he is slow to rise and not as spry as his younger days. Natural aging can change appearance, decrease mobility or dull the senses. If your older dog's personality has changed, he may be experiencing something much more serious than the usua... Full story
Wild dogs spend about 80 percent of their waking hours hunting and scavenging for food. Domestic dogs have been helping and working alongside us for thousands of years. Most dogs are bred for a specific purpose, such as hunting, farming, or protection. Whether dogs were working for us or scavenging on their own, their survival once depended on lots of exercise and problem-solving. But what about now? Boredom and excess energy are two common reasons for behavior problems in dog... Full story
