Featured Feline(s):
Meowers and Jafar
Meowers and Jafar are new kennel-mates here at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Meowers is a four year old neutered male. He is very affectionate and likes to make you laugh by eating and drinking with his paws. Jafar lives for other cats and spends all day playing with Meowers. Jafar is between 1 and 2 years old and came to us a stray off the streets. These two are great buddies and would make your home complete just in time for the holidays! 
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Compatible Canine:
Genghis
This young chocolate lab is about 1 year old we suspect. He was a stray who came to us with a bad ear infection and cigarette burns on his head. Although he had a tough time before he arrived at our shelter, he seems to hold no grudges. He's one of the happiest dogs we've seen and loves to gallop around the courtyard like a pony! Of course, he always needs something to carry around in his mouth, though! Whether it's a frisbee, ball or rope toy--he loves it all! This happy, go-lucky boy is easy to please and would be a wonderful family companion! He's GREAT with kids and is learning good manners very quickly!
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"Home for the Holidays" Open House Quickly Approaching
To show our sincere appreciation to our sponsors, donors, volunteers and friends we are hosting a special celebration. Please join us for refreshments as we showcase all of the progressive changes we've made in the shelter throughout the last year, as well as animals currently up for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
Sunday, December 4th
12 pm- 4 pm
No RSVP necessary
See you there!
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 Please come visit me and my friends!
Mon, Thurs, Fri:
11am- 6pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids
(319) 362-6288
Also, we ALWAYS have cats at Petco and PetSmart in Cedar Rapids!
CVHS Petco hours:
Mon.- Sat: 9am - 9pm
Sun: 10am - 7pm
CVHS PetSmart hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm
Sun: 10am-6pm
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Greetings!
Happy Thanksgiving from our Cedar Valley Humane Society family to yours! We hope that as you prepare for a festive feast with those you hold dear, you will stop and think of the lives that don't have a family to share the holidays with this year. The homeless pets at our shelter would benefit from any donation you are able to make. Make their holiday a happy one!
Please Donate NOW! Thank you for your support!
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Best Black Friday Deal: Black Cat Society Launch!
Did you know ..... that black dogs and cats are generally the last to be adopted in shelters and are given up to shelters by their owners in much larger numbers? Those involved in animal welfare have dubbed this phenomena "Black Dog and Cat Syndrome." No one knows why Black Dog and Cat Syndrome exists for sure, but at the Cedar Valley Humane Society we wanted to do something to help bring light to the "dark" truth.
After the successful launch of our Black Dog Society, we want to give our sweet cats the attention they deserve, too! Cedar Valley Humane Society is launching our very own "Black Cat Society" targeted at pet owners who have cats with 50% or more black fur. If you adopt a cat with 50% or more black fur from the Cedar Valley Humane Society, the first year of membership is on us! Don't worry, anyone with a black cat can join for $25, too.
Membership in the Black Cat Society includes:
*Annual event exclusively for all black cats and owners of black cats *FREE sitting (value of $75) from Ambroja Pet Photography for your black cat*Welcome goody bag filled with treats especially for your lovable black cat* Also, most importantly, the sense of pride in knowing you are helping educate the community about Black Dog and Cat Syndrome and giving black cats the love and attention they deserve!
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Pet Christmas Pictures to Warm Your Heart
Whether it's the first time or a long-standing tradition, take your four-legged family member to get a commemorative 2010 Christmas picture!
Who: Your beloved pet (you can join in the picture, too, if you'd like!)
What: Pictures on Santa's lap
When: Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th,
11 am-4 pm both days
Where: PetSmart,4810 1st Ave. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Why: To capture a special holiday memory
Cost: $10, includes 4 X 6 photo printed on the spot and holiday picture frame
*Half of all proceeds donated to the Cedar Valley Humane Society
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 We Asked, You Answered!
Happy Thanksgiving week! What is it about your pet you're thankful for?
Nancy Kay Frank: for their licks & keeping me warm at night.
Steve Klemzak: I am very thankful for my dog. She's one of the greatest dogs ever. I am very proud to say that I was able to rescue her from a shelter.
Lisa Bennett Lyman: I have the cutest mutt who makes me laugh constantly.
Amber Haufle: I am thankful for both times my dog has saved my life...literally! I am also thankful for the wonderful disposition he has with the foster children I bring into my home.
Leora Mikesell: I am thankful when she curls in my lap. Petting her is soorthing after a stressful day.
LeAnn Hughes: All my cats love me no matter what my hair looks like or if I have make-up on or if I smell good or bad or if I'm having a good/bad day, they just unconditionally accept me and I love them all.
Mumsy Baker: I'm so blessed by their three very different personalities and the unconditional love that goes both ways. They keep me laughing and real.
"Like" us on Facebook, you can find our page by searching "Cedar Valley Humane Sociey." Then, stay tuned to see your responses on our E-news!
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Sponsor Spotlight: ITC Midwest
A very sp ecial thank-you goes out to ITC Midwest for choosing the Cedar Valley Humane Society as the beneficiary for their annual golf outing. The event raised nearly $7,000 to help the homeless pets of Linn County!
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Happy Tail: Jax
Dear Cedar Valley Humane Society,
We adopted Jax (formerly known as Chester) in October. Thank you for allowing us to take him home! He is such a good and sweet little boy! H e is a wonderful snuggler and loves to keep us company. He will take naps on the couch - laying upside down (see picture). He likes his belly to  be rubbed! (He sleeps right next to my head during the night).
Our daughters love playing with him; he is so very funny! He is getting to know our other kitty, Jinx and our dog, Scooby. He loves to "tease" Jinx; he will follow her around and get her tail. He also likes to "attack" Scooby's paws. They are already getting to be good buddies in the three short weeks we have had him!
He absolutely adds joy to our lives every day! Thank you so much for all you do!
Sincerely,
Stefanie, Eric, Ali, and Julia Robinson
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"The greatest lesson you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." -Anonymous
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