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SAVE THE DATE!
November 11-13Pets for Vets Adoption Special Cedar Valley Humane Society 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids 
November 12
Adoption Event Old Navy 345 Collins Rd. NE Cedar Rapids 10am-1pm
November 14 Buffalo Wild Wings 2020 Edgewood Rd. SW Cedar Rapids 10am-1pm
November 19 Draws for Paws Iowa vs. Purdue game Parlor City 1125 Third St. SE Cedar Rapids 10am
November 26 Adoption Event PetSmart 4810 First Ave. NE Marion 11am-2pm
December 8Volunteer Orientation Gage Memorial Union Coe College 1220 First Ave NE Cedar Rapids 6-7pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT! |
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Featured Feline:
Nadia
Nadia came to us as a stray at the end of May. She is a sweet, but shy girl who loves to be petted. She gets along well with other cats, so if you're looking for a feline friend for your cat, she might be the one! |
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Compatible Canine:
Shiloh
Shiloh has been in our care since the last few days of October, having transferred to us from another shelter. He has stunning eyes--one blue, the other brown. Plus, he has the most gentle kennel manners. As soon as you get him outside, though, his energy level really spikes! This boy loves his exercise, and he is as friendly as they come! If you're active and have a large outdoor area to run and play, Shiloh might be the boy for you! |
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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!
In honor of the men and women who have bravely served our great nation, we're offering a Pets for Vets adoption special from November 11 through 13.
 Veterans and members of the United States military, both active and reserves, can adopt any pet for 50% off the adoption fee. (Standard adoption processes still apply.)
It's been proven that companion animals help heal psychological war wounds. According to research studies, pets can lower the blood pressure and heart rates of their owners. They also have a stress-busting effect, according to Behavioral Sciences research conducted at Emory University. As an Army veteran, I can tell you first-hand that pets have the power to change lives.
To take advantage of our Pets for Vets adoption special on Veterans' Day weekend, you just need to show us a valid military ID or other proof of service. Come pay us a visit this weekend, and let us pay you our respects for serving our country.
Together we can make a difference- 
Bob Citrullo
Executive Director P.S. Looking for a way to make a difference? Take a moment to donate now! |
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Down a Cold One at Draws for Paws!
The joint's gonna be jumpin' for our fourth annual Draws for Paws on Saturday, November 19, when Iowa takes on Purdue!  For just $10, we give you a magical cup that gets you $1 draws of Bud, Bud Light, and AmberBock throughout the game! There also will be $3 Monster bombs and bottle specials. Remember to bring extra moolah for the awesome raffle prizes. (We give you one raffle ticket when you get the magical cup, but increasing the odds of winning...well, that's up to you!) The benefit begins at 10 a.m., one hour before kickoff! All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Must be 21 or older to participate. For more details, visit www.cvhumane.org or contact Jan Clarke at (319) 362-6288 or jan.clarke@cvhumane.org.
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Eat Wings. Raise Funds. Save Animals.
 Buffalo Wild Wings is giving it up for homeless animals! On 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!
How has your pet's routine changed now that it's gotten colder? Or has it stayed the same?
Amanda Marie Sorel: Changed! My big ol' Rottweiler is loving the temp change! It means longer walks!
Mallory Tipton: Changed! My papi-poo wants to go outside more! It'll probably change again when it snows. I think she prefers cool weather. Summer is too hot, winter is too cold, but she likes to play in the snow.
Victoria Culwell: Everybody wants to sleep more and gets super-snuggly at night time. Nothing better than a big dog laying across you and a fuzzy kitty sleeping on my feet.
"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: Jen and Jadyn Allamand
Jen and Jadyn Allamand joined our volunteer team in September and have jumped right in!
First, they redecorated our picture boards with beautiful  themes, so our pet photos are cute and festive when we display them at events. Next, Jen and Jadyn have come out to the shelter to socialize our cats and play with the dogs, giving them much needed love and attention.
They also attended our most recent fundraising meeting. Afterwards, Jen took it upon herself to make breakfast burritos to sell at her workplace and donate the proceeds to our shelter sweeties! (Way cool!) Jen and Jadyn also have helped at events. Apparently, they couldn't choose just one thing to do, so they chose many! Thanks, Jen and Jadyn! We love your enthusiasm and whatever-it-takes attitude! |
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Happy Tail: From the Diary of Polly A-Z
Mornings start off waking up with Dad and going for a walk...the big light in the sky is usually just coming up.  Then Dad feeds me, and I see him off to work. After that I sneak back upstairs and snuggle with Mom for an hour or so.
When we get up again, Mom takes me on a run. We LOVE to run together, but Mom is a little slow. Then Mom eats and works a little, while I lay on the couch. Then Mom calls me, and we go to the car and head out to my FAVORITE place! Mom calls it a dog park; I call it a BLAST! There are always new friends to meet... and new smells!!!
After a few hours there, we head home and Mom works some more while I take a nap. (I get REAL tired when I run a lot.) When Mom's done we go for yet ANOTHER walk and play FRISBEE! Then Mom gives me dinner and makes some for her and Dad.
When Dad gets home I am SOOOO excited! My whole body wiggles as I go greet him. He gives me lots of pets, and I give him lots of kisses. Then they sit down to eat. I lay under the table, and if I'm being a good little girl (which I usually am) they pet me with their feet. I LOVE pets!
If it's Thursday, we go to my other FAVORITE place. I run and play tug and get to go for a ball! Mom and Dad call it "flyball." I'm working on being a part of a team!
When I go to sleep FINALLY I sometimes still have nightmares of my life before I was found. Mom or Dad usually wake me up and give me lots of pets and kisses. They remind me that I am safe and loved and will NEVER be hurt or lost again...not if they can help it.
Mom and Dad would like to thank the Cedar Valley Humane Society for giving me to them, and I have to thank them, too!
Remember, YOU can send us your Happy Tail, too!
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Notable Quote
A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.
-Robert Benchley
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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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