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SAVE THE DATE!
May 3 Dog Obedience Classes Tuesday Nights Six Week Session Cedar Valley Humane Society 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids 7-8pm $85 in advance $95 first day of class
REGISTER FOR TUESDAY SESSION
May 4 Dog Obedience Classes Wednesday Nights Six Week Session (No class June 1) Cedar Valley Humane Society 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids 7-8pm $85 in advance $95 first day of class
REGISTER FOR WEDNESDAY SESSION
May 7 Microchip Clinic Collins Community Credit Union 1755 First Avenue SE Cedar Rapids 10am-Noon $35/pet
SPONSORED BY 
May 14 Pet First Aid Class Kirkwood Community College Animal Health Technology Building Cedar Rapids 9am-3pm $40/person
REGISTER TODAY!
May 22 
Dog Walk and Fun Fest Noelridge Park Cedar Rapids 9am-Noon |
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Featured Feline:
Jingle
Jingle was brought to us as a stray in the middle of December. She is a very curious girl who likes to explore her surroundings, and nothing's better than feather toys! This affectionate girl enjoys being brushed. She is good with both dogs and other cats. She is also front declawed. Stop in and meet her... maybe she's the one! |
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Compatible Canine:
Beau
Beau came into our care at the end of February. He has lots of energy, so you will need to commit to regular exercise with this sweet boy. We recommend that he go to a home without small kids, as he is quite the jumper. (When he gets excited, his jump is practically gravity defying!) He would be a great fit for an extremely active family with older kids who can help him burn off excess energy. |
 Please come visit me and my friends!
Monday-Friday:
12pm-7pm
Saturday and Sunday:
12pm-5pm
7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids
(319) 362-6288
Also, we ALWAYS have cats at Petco and PetSmart in Cedar Rapids!
Petco hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm
Sun: 10am-7pm
PetSmart hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm
Sun: 10am-6pm
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Greetings!
Kitten season has officially begun. Kitten season is the term that shelters use to refer to the time of year when we begin to see an uptick in cat intakes. Typically in early spring, people bring us, not one stray cat, but five, six, seven cats at a time. In addition to momma cats and their kittens, we also take in a lot of pregnant cats. As you can see, kitten season causes the numbers of cats in our care to increase very quickly.
You can help us during this season by donating supplies, like KMR kitten milk replacer, bottles and accessories; hot water bottles; canned cat food; and cat litter. For a full list of what we need, check out our wish list. Thanks for your support!
Until they all find a home- 
Zach Melton
Executive Director
P.S. If you would rather not shop for supplies, you can donate now! |
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Exciting New Event Coming in May!
Put on your walking shoes and grab the leash! The Cedar Valley Humane Society's Woof Walk ~ Dog Walk and Fun Fest is Sunday, May 22, 2011, from 9 a.m. to noon at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids.
You can walk as an individual or get together with family members, friends, or co-workers and walk as a team! A team of four or more qualifies as a Dog Pack. Register in advance, and you pay only $30 (or $25 per walker for Dog Pack members). If you sign up the day of the walk, you'll pay $35 per individual or $30 per Dog Pack member. Pets walk free! (Must have up-to-date vaccinations.) The registration fee includes a T-shirt and goodie bag. You also must hand in a signed liability waiver on the day of the walk. (The liability waiver is also an entry form, so you may also use it to register by mail.)
Download a pledge sheet and start collecting pledges right away. Raise $100, get a water bottle! Raise $300, get a Woof Walk hat!
There are special prizes for top fundraisers. The top individual fundraiser (18 years and over) will receive two round-trip tickets to Las Vegas on Allegiant Airlines. The top individual fundraiser (under 18 years) will receive an iPod. The Dog Pack that raises the most money will enjoy a luxury suite at a Cedar Rapids Kernels game!
No pet? No problem! You can walk without a dog. And don't forget the Fun Fest, where you'll enjoy fun contests, food, and more! See demonstrations by Pawsitive Paws Academy and the Cedar Rapids Police Department K9 Unit. Visit with more than 15 exhibitors, including pet stores, pet daycare and boarding facilities, and veterinary clinics.
All proceeds benefit the nearly 2,000 animals the Cedar Valley Humane Society helps each year.
PRESENTING SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS Allegiant Air Bark Busters Cedar Rapids Kernels
BRONZE SPONSORS Animal Care Hospital Eastern Iowa Veterinary Specialty Center Frey Pet Hospital Heartland Animal Hospital
MEDIA SPONSORS |
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We Asked, You Answered!
The days are getting warmer. (Yay!) What's your pet's favorite outdoor activity?
Brandy Ann: My cats are indoor pets but they LOOOOOVE sitting in the window sill and watching (and chirping at) the birds. It's very amusing!
Kathie Jessen: Digging in the mud!
Sue Gardner: My Golden Retriever LOVES to play frisbee all year long!
Courtney McMurrin-Girard: All four of my dogs love to go swimming and play chuck- it.
"Like" us on Facebook. You can find our page by searching "Cedar Valley Humane Society." Then stay tuned to see your responses in our E-news!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica and Dave Mosteller
Jessica and Dave Mosteller have  been cleaning the Cedar Valley Humane Society's cat adoption condos at PetSmart since November. We count on them to take care of our in-store kitties once a week. The team volunteers an average of eight hours a month, which totals 42 hours combined since November.
Thank you, Jessica and Dave, for helping us keep our PetSmart cat adoption environment clean and inviting! |
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Happy Tail: Brick (now Melvin) Gains Confidence
I wanted a companion for our cat, Lilly. Brick (now Melvin) was at the shelter for seven months, spending 70% of his life in a cage. In November, I walked by to look at another kitty, and Melvin reached out, grabbed my arm and my heart!
We took our time introducing Lilly to Melvin. (We never thought Lilly would stop hissing and growling at him through the spare door.) Now  Melvin follows her around like a younger sibling admiring the oldest.
Lilly seems to think he is a nuisance at times as he likes to play and wrestle a lot. They look a lot alike, and we still mess up which one is monitoring birds in their cat tower or who is running through the house like a horse. Their tails are different enough to see at a distance, so we look to that to tell us who is responsible for making us laugh.
Melvin is extremely timid and gains confidence as time goes on. He still likes to reach out and grab me at mealtime, or if I come around the corner and he is on the dresser. He is unique in that, while timid, he will purr loudly as soon as you (slowly) near to pet him. We are eager to see how much his jitters decrease as he continues to gain confidence and realize he has a safe and loving forever home.
Andrea N.
Remember, YOU can send us your Happy Tail, too!
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Notable Quote
A kitten is the most irresistible comedian in the world. Its wide-open eyes gleam with wonder and mirth. It darts madly at nothing at all, and then, as though suddenly checked in the pursuit, prances sideways on its hind legs with ridiculous agility and zeal.
-Agnes Repplier
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The Cedar Valley Humane Society is dedicated to building healthy relationships between people and animals, and eliminating cruelty, abuse and overpopulation of animals through education, adoption services and inspiring compassion for all living things.
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