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SAVE THE DATE!
October 29 Adoption Event PetSmart 4810 First Ave. NE Marion 11am-2pm 
October 30Dog-O-Ween Theisen's BOTH LOCATIONS in Cedar Rapids 3111 16th Ave. SW 1800 51st St. NE Registration: 10am Contest: 1pm
November 3
Volunteer Orientation Gage Memorial Union Coe College 1220 First Ave NE Cedar Rapids 6-7pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
November 12 Adoption Event Old Navy 345 Collins Rd. NE Cedar Rapids 10am-1pm
November 19 Draws for Paws Parlor City 1125 Third St. SE Cedar Rapids One hour before kickoff Iowa vs. Purdue game
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Featured Feline:
Molly
Molly is an independent girl who will come to you when she wants her lovin'. She and her kittens were strays who came into our care toward the end of March. Her kittens have all been adopted, and now it's just Molly waiting for her forever home. She was a good momma, but she would do best in a home with no other cats. A quiet household without kids would suit her just perfectly! Stop by and meet Molly today! |
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Compatible Canine:
Missy
Missy transferred into our care at the end of September. With all her energy, she would make a fabulous jogging partner! Missy knows basic commands, but she needs someone to reinforce them and make sure she does what she's supposed to. She tends to be dominant, so if you're trying to find a companion for your pup, it would only work if your dog is submissive. Missy does not get along with cats at all! |
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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 PetSmart in Cedar Rapids!
PetSmart hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm
Sun: 10am-6pm
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Greetings!
Meet Cody. Answering a call from a concerned Linn County resident, our animal control officer picked up Cody just west of Central City.
We could tell the young German wirehaired pointer had been hit by a car. He
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could barely walk; his left hind leg was starting to swell, and it was covered with open wounds. We raced Cody to the veterinary hospital. X-rays confirmed Cody's leg was badly broken. Blood was now surging into the surrounding tissue, causing his leg to swell rapidly. We gave the vet the go-ahead to perform surgery to save Cody's leg.
During his exam, Cody's happy-go-lucky personality really shined through, even though he was in unbelievable pain. We could tell this sweet boy was someone's beloved pet. Sure enough, Cody was reunited with his owner the same day of the surgery.
Cody's story has an ending we can all be happy about. But...what
if? What if no one had
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come to the aid of the suffering dog? What if we had not been here to respond to the call, had not rushed Cody to the veterinary hospital? Cody's story would have ended very differently.
The Cedar Valley Humane Society is here for Cody...and all the animals like him. Animals who need our help. But we can't save them without your help. We need your continued support so animals like Cody can get the help they need, when they need it.
Please, answer the call. Donate today.
Together we can make a difference- 
Bob Citrullo
Executive Director P.S. Cody's story is just one of the many happy endings brought about by your support of our work. To see more, visit the Happy Tails section of our website. |
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Costume the Cockapoo! Deck out the Doxie!
Sorry all you glam hamsters, kitschy kittens, and princess-y ponies! We just found out that Theisen's big event is for dogs only this year. Dog-O-Ween is coming up fast, but you still have time to get crazy and creative. Dog-O-Ween will be held on Sunday, October 30, at BOTH Theisen's  locations in Cedar Rapids: 3111 16th Avenue SW and 1800 51st St. NE. Registration is at 10 a.m., and the contest itself begins at 1 p.m. It costs $7 to enter, and every participant receives a $7 Theisen's gift card. There are some great prizes for the winners, including a $150 Theisen's gift card for the grand prize winner. Celebrity judges will be on hand to choose the best costume. Want some inspiration? Sneak a peek at last year's winners! We had some genuinely imaginative costumes in 2010, including a giant handbag, a tossed salad, and Oscar the Grouch. (And more...oh, SO much more!) So, dress up your furry friend and join the fun! If you're not feeling particularly creative, just stop in for an eyeful of goofy. And bring some extra moolah to buy yummy bake sale items--we'll be selling people-treats and doggie-treats. You'll be supporting a great cause, because--that's right!--all proceeds from the entry fees and the bake sale benefit the homeless animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. |
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Eat Wings. Raise Funds. Save Animals.
 Buffalo Wild Wings is giving it up for homeless animals! On November 7 and November 14, eat at Buffalo Wild Wings at 2020 Edgewood Road SW in Cedar Rapids, and the restaurant will donate 10% of all pre-taxed food sales (minus alcohol sales and other promotional discounts)to the Cedar Valley Humane Society. You must present a fundraising ticket to your server, so be sure to print it and take it with you. (Actually, you should give fundraising tickets to all your friends, family and co-workers, too! The more money raised, the more animals saved!) |
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We Asked, You Answered!
Do you plan on dressing up your pet for Halloween? If so, what will (s)he be?
Chelsea Thompson: Yes, Bella is going to be a bumblebee, and Hank is going to be a turtle.
Amy Ruff Speed: Teko, our miniature pinscher, is going to be a squirrel.
Bonnie Carter: Yes! Vlad is going to be Dracula!
Jessica Mikesell: I am giving my beardies, all eight of them, dragon wings.
Sabrena Schroeder: I'm putting fairy wings on my beagle.
"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: Laura Janik and Greg Marusov
Laura Janik and Greg Marusov spent more than  twenty hours each last month at the shelter walking, exercising, and loving on our dogs. This is pretty amazing, given that they just starting volunteering last month! This team is a joy to be around. They are always smiling, brightening the day of every person and every dog they come into contact with. Thanks, Laura and Greg, for your cheerful and dedicated service! |
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Happy Tail: Zoe, Showered with Love
We adopted Zoe on July 1, 2011. Ten-year-old Payton researched Cavalier King Charles Spaniels  and did a Google search to find Zoe at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Zoe now lives with us in DeWitt, Iowa. Zoe shares her home with a 12-year-old dog named Bandit, an 18-year-old cat named Simba, and a three-year-old cat named Herky. Zoe loves to take walks in her neighborhood and play with the family. She will do most anything for a treat!
Zoe is a lover and always wants to please those around her. She shares lots of kisses with the family and her animal pals. But be careful when you take a shower and leave your clothes on the bathroom floor! Zoe loves to steal your clothes and run off with them!
Zoe has been a wonderful addition to our family! We can't imagine life without her!
Lori and Payton W.
Remember, YOU can send us your Happy Tail, too!
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Notable Quote
Cats can work out mathematically the exact place to sit that will cause most inconvenience.
-Pam Brown
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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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