Featured Feline:
Shadow
Shadow is a six-year-old Siamese cat who has found himself homeless after his elderly companion passed away a couple months ago. His sad story and his unique eyes will have you at "hello!" He is very shy at first--but will warm up to you with a little time. In no time, he'll be your very own lap cat for life. He is used to a home with few visitors and no other pets. He is front declawed. Can you give Shadow a new home in time for the holidays?
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Compatible Canine:
Jezebel
This young German Shepherd mix came to us as a stray last month. She is only around four months old--so still a young pup! Jezebel is extremely shy around people at first; we think she may have been a victim of abuse before finding her way to our safe haven. She does, however, completely blossom around other dogs! She would make a great companion to another dog and would do well in a family that can be patient with her as she continues to gain confidence. Jezebel has become a shelter favorite, and we know you will fall in love with her at first sight!
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WISH LIST
HOLIDAY 2010
Dogs
- TREATS!
- Gently-used blankets
- Martingale collars (all sizes)
- Large dog weight scale
- "Advantage" flea spot treatment
- Leashes (all sizes)
- Muzzles (all sizes)
- Bathing supplies
Cats
- Gently-used blankets and towels
- Hot water bottles
- Toys of all varieties
- Wood's lamp
- Kitten milk bottles
- "Revolution" or "Frontline" flea spot treatment
- Cat beds
Front Desk/
Administrative
- "Quick snap" key rings
- Pens, tape, stapler, scissors, stamps
- Paper shredder
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Air freshener
- Lint rollers
- Mouse and mouse pad
- Saturn 95 laminator pockets
Miscellaneous
- Gas station gift cards
- Laundry detergent
- Bleach
- Clock radios
- Fans to dry kennels
- Extension cords
- Christmas trees
- New computer monitors
- Fabric to make blankets
- Space heaters
- Vacuum cleaners
Of course, monetary donations are always needed and welcomed! Thank you in advance for your generosity! |
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Greetings!
"It's the most wonderful time of the year" is a phrase often heard throughout the holiday season. It's wonderful for those of us who have families and warm homes. What about the rest of the community, like the homeless pets waiting for families to adopt them into forever homes? Help us help these pets have a wonderful time of the year, too. They deserve special treats and warm blankets just like the rest of us! Don't you agree?
Please Donate NOW! Thank you for your support! |
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Please Join Us for Our Annual "Home for Christmas" Holiday Open House!
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.
This event is open to everyone in our community and we'd love to meet you. Come see our safe haven for the homeless pets of Linn County and find out if you'd like to join in our efforts in any capacity. We couldn't continue to serve the animals of Linn County without constant support from kind citizens in the area--and we want to recognize that! Thank you for your continued support!
Sunday, December 4th
12 pm- 4 pm
No RSVP necessary
See you there!
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Meet 'N Greet Cute Kittens While Christmas Shopping
Our animal-loving friends at Old Navy are hosting us again this weekend for an adoption event at their location on Collins Rd. NE. Stop in to the store between 11 am and 2 pm to finish up last- minute Christmas shopping and give our resident kitties some love and attention.
Who: You!
What: Adoption event to meet kittens while shopping at Old Navy
When: Saturday, December 11th, 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Old Navy, Collins Rd. NE in Cedar Rapids
Why: To bring caring citizens together with potential kitten matches just in time for the holidays
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 We Asked, You Answered!
What do you think of fur being "in" this season? Is faux fur okay?
Elizabeth Carnicle: I'll stick to no fur at all; people look ridiculous with fur around their face, let alone covered in it!
LeAnn Hughes: ALL my outfits are covered in fur; kitty fur! :)
Heidi Karr:Real fur is disgusting. Wanting people to think the faux fur you're wearing is real is also disgusting!
Stephanie Filer: Real fur is disgusting, barbaric and unnecessary. Faux for is ok if it's really faux (the industry is flawed and allows real fur to be marked as faux if it's a certain % or less real) BUT I don't wear faux fur b/c it glorifies the "fashion" of the real thing. It's just too close for comfort.
Darla Golden: The only fur I'll ever be wearing is what my 2 Yellow Labs shed....what is a lot sometimes - especially when I'm wearing dark clothes!
"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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Volunteer Spotlight: Josie Visser
Josie Visser joined the Cedar Valley Humane Society volunteer crew in September. She comes to the shelter every Tuesday and Thursday  to help out. She also attends events, such as the microchipping clinic, Grace Episcopal Church 5K Run, Swamp Fox Festival, etc. She gave 10 hours in one day once! Josie attends Coe College and runs on the cross country team. Thanks, Josie, for giving so much of your time to the Cedar Valley Humane Society. We appreciate and enjoy your time with us!
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Happy Tail: Sugar
Dear Cedar Valley Humane Society,
We adopted Sugar four weeks ago, and wanted to let you know she has become a "Lynch" very quickly. She loves exploring our 3 acres, but always knows exactly where her home is -- even from the first day - she never strays very far. She is all you said about her and more -- cuddly, friendly, independent, and gets along well with our other pets: Sherlock, Olivia, and Miko. The picture shows her sleeping with Sherlock -- as you can see, he puts up with her, even though he looks pretty long-suffering in the picture. She has found her favorite sleeping spot - on the foot of the bed on a velour blanket. Thank you so much for letting us adopt her -- she is a precious member of our family!
Becki Lynch
Remember, YOU can send us your happy tail, too! |
 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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