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SAVE THE DATE!
April 15 Volunteer Appreciation Event Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center Hickory Room 4500 N. 10th St. Marion Noon-3pm 
April 28 Adoption Event PetSmart 4810 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids 11am-2pm
May 1 Dog Obedience Training Classes Cedar Valley Humane Society 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids 7-8pm $85/advance $95/first day of class REGISTER FOR
TUESDAY CLASS
May 2 Dog Obedience Training Classes Cedar Valley Humane Society 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids 7-8pm $85/advance $95/first day of class REGISTER FOR WEDNESDAY CLASS
May 3 Volunteer Orientation Gage Memorial Union Coe College 1220 First Ave NE Cedar Rapids 6-7pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
May 20  Woof Walk Noelridge Park Cedar Rapids 9am-Noon |
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Featured Feline:
Khan
Khan came to us at the end of January because his owner was no longer able to care for him. Most of the time he is a quiet boy who stretches when petted. At times he can be quite playful and very fun-loving. He is very curious about new noises and all the activity around him. Stop in and meet him today! |
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Compatible Canine:
Sophie
Sophie came to us in mid-March. Due to a lifestyle change, her family could no longer give her the attention she deserved. Sophie is a good family dog who still has a lot of puppy in her. She does well with kids, but she would benefit from a little obedience training, just so she could learn better doggie manners. This happy-go-lucky girl likes to follow her nose! (What can we say? She's part hound!) Sophie is so ready to find a family to love and call her own. Come meet her today! |
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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!
 Spring is in full swing, and with the change of seasons comes a full calendar! We're looking forward to a lot of great events--some brand new this year!
Woof Walk is coming up fast on May 20. The Dog Walk and Fun Fest will be a fun time for the whole family! Join us for agility demonstrations, vendors, silly pet contests, and, of course, the dog walk. Woof Walk is a walkathon-style fundraiser, so go ahead and start getting pledges from neighbors, family, coworkers, and friends!
Woof Walk will also launch our raffle, which is something new. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $25, and if you win the grand prize, you get $2,500. There will also be three chances to win $1,000. All proceeds go to support our spay/neuter program for homeless animals.
We'll be running the Doggy Hydration Station at the North Liberty Blues and BBQ Festival on May 26, and we'll be microchipping pets at the Linn County Fair. Both of these are new opportunities for us to connect with the members of our communities and have an impact on the lives of animals.
So be sure to look for us at local farmers' markets, festivals, and parades this spring and throughout the summer. See you there!
Together, we can make a difference- 
Bob Citrullo
Executive Director P.S. If you'd like to support our efforts to help animals in Linn County and beyond, please take a moment to donate now! |
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Bring Out the Best in Your Dog!
Our Dog Obedience Training Classes begin in early May and run for seven weeks. The class will cover focus, sit, down, stay, stand, walking o  n a loose leash, heel, and recall. Your dog must be at least five months old with a current rabies vaccination. Cost is $85 if you pre-register; $95 if you pay on the first day of class. The class fee includes a Martingale training collar and a graduation certificate. We highly encourage pre-registration because each session is limited to 10 participants. There are two sessions:
Please bring the following items to your first class:
- A copy of your dog's current shot records (must have an up-to-date rabies vaccination).
- Treats for your dog.
- Phone number you can be reached at in the evenings in case we need to cancel class due to bad weather.
Classes will be taught by Gary Harrington, an Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Gary also is certified in Pet First Aid through the American Red Cross. This will be his sixth year teaching at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. All proceeds benefit homeless animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. For more information, contact Jan Clarke at (319) 362-6288 or jan.clarke@cvhumane.org. |
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Leash 'Em Up and Lace 'Em Up!
The Cedar Valley Humane Society's Woof Walk ~ Dog Walk and Fun Fest is Sunday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Noelridge Park (just north of the Noelridge pool parking lot) in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy fun demonstrations, pet-related vendors, silly contests, and, of course, hanging out with people who love dogs! All proceeds benefit the nearly 2,000 animals the Cedar Valley Humane Society helps each year. We'll also be selling raffle tickets! Be the first on your block for a chance to win the $2,500 grand prize and three $1,000 prizes. The tickets cost $25, and all proceeds support our spay/neuter program. The raffle tickets will be on sale all summer long, and the drawing will be at our Drives for Lives golf outing in the fall. We'll have more information on www.cvhumane.org shortly, so stay tuned! For details on how you can be a sponsor or vendor for Woof Walk, contact Bernie Lettington at bernie.lettington@cvhumane.org. MEDIA SPONSORS |
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Accepting Items for New Thrift Store
 Just in time for spring cleaning... the Cedar Valley Humane Society has a new venture: The Second Chance Thrift Store. We are currently accepting items in good condition, including clothing, household goods, furniture, books and CDs, and other miscellaneous articles. Before you bring us an item, please call us at (319) 362-6288 to make sure that we can accept it (especially if it's large and bulky!) Here are a few items that we will not accept:
- Torn, stained, or broken items
- Car seats for babies and children
- Magazines and encyclopedias
- Built-in appliances
- Steel desks
- Used carpeting and padding
- Automotive parts
- Plumbing fixtures
- Firearms
- Stoves/refrigerators/freezers
- Used paints and other chemicals
- Metal
- Wire hangers
You may drop off your donations at the shelter at 7411 Mount Vernon  Road. When you get here, please let us know before you begin to unload your vehicle so we can see what you have and decide where to store it. When the Second Chance Thrift Store opens in late spring, we'll be rarin' to go with a wide assortment of items to satisfy any thrifty shopper! All proceeds from The Second Chance Thrift Store will support our mission of helping animals in need. |
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We Asked, You Answered!
How does your pet "help" you with the chores, like yard work or spring cleaning?
Kris Herber: If getting under my feet while I am carrying lots of stuff counts... you betcha they love to help.... :) One of my kitties even loves to lick the glass windowpanes, for some reason... so I get to wash the windows more often too... sure do love 'em!
Leila Hennessey: My cat likes to try to help fold laundry and chases the dust mop.
Erin Blockhus: If consistently dropping the ball on me while I'm pulling weeds out and staring at me equals helping...then yes, that is how my dog helps. :)
Jeanne Hall: My foster dog carried wood for me. lol!
"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: Kelli Kennon-Lane
 Kelli Kennon-Lane has been an outstanding addition to our merry band of volunteers! She helps the animal care staff clean the cat adoption rooms on the weekends. In addition, Kelli attends fundraising events and takes pets to our adoption events, among other things. She even adopted a puppy! Kelli is an all-around great person who works hard and is always very nice and friendly to everyone. Thanks, Kelly! We are lucky to have you! |
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Happy Tail: Lufina Brings Joy and Laughter to Family
We wanted to thank you and give you an update on Lufina, the black lab/hound mix that we adopted from you back in November of 2007. She had been returned by two  others and found her forever home with us.
She is such a treasure in our lives, and we are overjoyed to have her in our life. She has brought us such joy and laughter--just what we needed after losing both our dogs to old age in '07.
We take her everywhere, and she even comes to work with me on Fridays. I work as office manager at our church and work a half day. I only wear jeans on Fridays, and as soon as I pull out my jeans, she knows it's her day to work, and she gets excited! It's so adorable. Everyone loves her--most especially us! We now live in Alexandria, MN, but still love Cedar Rapids!
Thank you for all you do! Sincerely, Mark and Tracey A.
Remember, YOU can send us your Happy Tail, too!
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Notable Quote
Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that is how dogs spend their lives. -Sue Murphy  |
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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