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SAVE THE DATE!
April 28 Cocker Spaniel Puppy Special Adoption Event Cedar Valley Humane Society 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids 10am 
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 Sorry, the Tuesday
class is full!
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 5 Pet First Aid Class Pawsitive Paws Academy 137 30th St. Dr. SE Cedar Rapids 10am-3pm $40/person REGISTER TODAY!
May 5 & 6 Petsmart National Adoption Weekend PetSmart 4810 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids 11am-4pm
May 20  Woof Walk Noelridge Park Cedar Rapids 9am-Noon In Advance $30/Individual $25/Dog Pack member Day of the Event $35/Individual $30/Dog Pack member REGISTER TODAY! |
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Featured Feline:
Scott
Scott came to us as a stray in the middle of March. We know he was previously owned because he is front declawed. Scott is very independent at times, and at other times he is a little kitty in your lap. He does enjoy attention and loves to be petted on his head and back. We think he would do well with other animals and kids. Scott is so ready for his forever home! Maybe it's yours! |
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Compatible Canine:
Caeser
Caeser came to us as a stray in the middle of April. He is a very unique-looking Akita mix, with one brown eye and one glacier blue. Caeser has really good manners, but would still benefit from basic training, as he is still young and has a lot of energy. He loves being petted and being around all the excitement. He also loves treat time, and he will start to drool to let you know he just can't wait! Stop in and meet Caeser 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!
 Great news! Lola's puppies are ready to go home!
Lola was one of 88 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions on a Sac County property. Fifteen of the cocker spaniels came into our care at the end of January. As it turned out, Lola and Penelope were pregnant, so we entrusted them to the excellent and compassionate care of Kirkwood Commmunity College's Veterinary Tech program.
And now, Lola's puppies are ready to go home!
If you're interested in adopting one of these six adorable cocker spaniels, I encourage you to come in and meet them. They will be in our adoption area starting tomorrow at noon. Then, come to our Cocker Spaniel Puppy Special Adoption Event on Saturday at 10am. We look forward to seeing you!
Together, we can make a difference- 
Bob Citrullo
Executive Director P.S. Please take a moment to support our efforts to help animals in Linn County and beyond. Donate now! |
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Cocker Spaniel Puppy Special Adoption Event
Six cocker spaniel puppies will be up for adoption at a special adoption event this Saturday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cedar Valley Humane Society.  Featured at the adoption event will be four male puppies--Riley, Ransom, Rigby, and Rosco--and two female puppies: Rainy and Marge. They are the offspring of Lola, one of the rescued Sac County cocker spaniels. The puppies were born on February 12, 2012. (They have grown up quite a bit since these photos were taken, but they are just as adorable!) Potential adopters MUST attend the event. Each party will be given two tickets: one for a male puppy, the other for a female puppy. The tickets will be dropped into jars corresponding to the cocker spaniels' genders. (No more than one ticket per household may be dropped into a  jar.) Tickets will be drawn from each jar according to the number of puppies of each gender. Adoption applications will be collected from the parties whose names were drawn. Cedar Valley Humane Society adoption counselors will evaluate applications for fit in the order the names were drawn for each gender. If that application is approved, a puppy of that gender will go home with that family. If the first party is not a good match, then the second party's application will be evaluated;  and so on, until all puppies are adopted. Extra tickets will be drawn as necessary to ensure the puppies are adopted to households that are a good fit. Our plan is to send the puppies home with their new forever families that day, so we need to make sure that everyone interested in adopting one of these cocker spaniels has puppy-proofed their home and is prepared to welcome a puppy into their lives. A care package consisting of a collar, leash, puppy food, dog toy, and blanket will be sent home with each cocker spaniel puppy. Potential adopters are required to bring the following with them to the special adoption event:
- A copy of their lease if they are renters.
- A copy of the veterinary records for every animal in the home. (All animals currently in the home must be up-to-date on their vaccinations or the adoption application will be denied.)
Adoption applications submitted without the necessary supporting documentation will be denied. Applications may be completed in advance and brought to the adoption event. No applications will be accepted prior to the event. Applications are available at www.cvhumane.org, or you may stop in and pick up an application at the shelter. The Wednesday before the event the cocker spaniel puppies will be moved into the adoption area. We encourage you stop on in and get to know them before the adoption event. If you have any questions, please call (319) 362-6288 and talk to one of our adoption counselors. |
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Pet First Aid and Dog Obedience Classes
Register today to learn skills that could save your pet's life! Our Emergency Care and Safety Institute course in Pet First Aid will be held Saturday, May 5, from 10am to 3pm at Pawsitive Paws Academy, 137 30th St. Dr. SE. in Cedar Rapids. The cost is $40, and it includes a reference book, an ECSI Pet First Aid Certification valid for three years, and refreshments. (Please bring your lunch and leave your pets at home!)  Dog Obedience Training Classes begin next week. The seven-week class will cover focus, sit, down, stay, stand, walking on 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. The Tuesday session is full, but you may still register for the Wednesday class. All proceeds from these classes benefit homeless animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. For more information on either class, contact Jan Clarke at (319) 362-6288 or jan.clarke@cvhumane.org. |
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Second Chance Thrift Store Opens May 4!
 Looking for a unique way to help us take care of homeless animals? Clean out your closet! The Second Chance Thrift Store will open on May 4, and we plan on bein' ready to go with a wide variety of merchandise sure to satisfy any thrifty shopper. Look for us right behind Coe College, at 617 Center Point Rd. NE. We'll be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. We're 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!) You may drop off your donations at the shelter at 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd SE. (On May 4, we'll begin taking donations at the thrift store location.) When you get to the shelter, please let us know before you begin to unload your vehicle so we can see what you have and decide where to store it. All proceeds from The Second Chance Thrift Store will support our mission of helping animals in need. |
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Leash 'Em Up and Lace 'Em Up!
The Cedar Valley Humane Society's second annual 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. 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. You also must sign and hand in our liability waiver on the day of the walk. (The liability waiver doubles as an entry form, so you may also use it to register by mail.) Download a pledge sheet and start collecting pledges right away! No pet? No problem! You can walk without a dog. And don't forget the Fun Fest, where you'll enjoy demonstrations, vendors, fun 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. For more information, contact Jan Clarke at jan.clarke@cvhumane.org or (319) 362-6288. For details on how you can be a sponsor or vendor for Woof Walk, contact Bernie Lettington at bernie.lettington@cvhumane.org. SPONSORS
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Get Ready for the Moolah-Paw-Looza Raffle!
Woof Walk marks the launch of the Moolah-Paw-Looza raffle! Be the first on your block for a chance to win the $2,500 grand prize and three $1,000 prizes.  After Woof Walk, Moolah-Paw-Looza tickets will be available for purchase at the shelter and the thrift store. You may also purchase them from members of the Board of Directors. The tickets will be on sale all summer long, and the drawing will be at our Drives for Lives golf outing in the fall. (You do not need to be present to win.) Moolah-Paw-Looza tickets cost $25, and all proceeds support our spay/neuter program for homeless animals. |
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We Asked, You Answered!
What's the scariest medical emergency your pet has ever had? (And we're hoping there was a happy ending...)
Dawn A Roth: When my rat terrier was about 8 months old, she tried to swallow a bee and was stung in her throat. She swelled shut, turned blue and stopped breathing. Fortunately, my vet is just down the street, and I was able to rush her there. She recovered with no ill effects. I have to keep Benedryl on hand in case she has a reaction again, but I haven't had to use it.
Diane Stefani: Eating sugar free gum. Did you know the ingredients in sugar free gum are toxic to dogs?
Andrea Hilby: My Weimaraner Hailee was caught in a barbed-wire fence about 5 years ago. We couldn't find her for around 4 hours. I thought for sure she was gone. I was heartbroken and told my parents I wasn't going to bed until I knew where she was. We had people looking everywhere... around the area in ditches, on the interstate... everywhere. Finally she got out somehow, all tore up and bleeding. We took her right away to the emergency pet hospital where they did surgery, and we took her home that night. That was a very scary night!
Angela Warren: Two emergency surgeries due to bowel obstructions. He can't seem to keep from eating everything... he is half beagle, go figure. But doing great and recovered well.
"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: Spencer Ruch
 Spencer Ruch joined our volunteer staff in August, and he comes in at least twice a month to help out. He assists the front desk staff with customers and answering phones. Spencer also walks dogs and helps potential adopters get to know the dogs better. Recently, Spencer has been helping track volunteer hours and enter data. He is open to doing anything to help and always is in good spirits every time he comes in. Thank you, Spencer, for stepping in wherever needed. The Cedar Valley Humane Society is a better place because of you! |
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Happy Tail: How Mandy Chose Her New Family
It was February 2005 when I decided my male cat, Bud, needed a feline companion. I went to the Cedar Valley Humane Society to meet the kitties. I spent about an hour and a half in the kitty room while other people came, picked out a cat and left. This is a big decision that I  didn't want to rush as I like to get a feel for their personalities. I talked to the kitties and brought them out to get a closer look. When I put them back in their cages, they turned around to eat or wash, just generally ignoring me at that point. Except for Mandy, the black and white kitty in the bottom cage. She sat at the front of her cage and watched me the whole time I was there. I decided I better give her another look so I took her out again. "MANDY, arrived in September." When I held her she was soft and purry and so happy, but it was her curiosity and the way she watched everything with such interest that convinced me she was the one.
The front desk staff said she was picked up as a stray. They knew her owner and contacted them, but said they didn't want her anymore. I will never understand that.
Mandy moved right in and became part of the family. Our other cat Bud loves her, and Mandy even helped us raise our black Lab puppy! They still play together. Mandy mostly lives indoors, but in the summer, she loves to head outside to the garden with me where she naps all day behind the flowers. During the long winters we both watch out the windows waiting for the days to get longer and warmer to get back outside to the garden.
I enjoy sharing the story of how Mandy chose me to take her home that day in February.
Alice L.
Remember, YOU can send us your Happy Tail, too!
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Notable Quote
Cat people are different to the extent that they generally are not conformists. How could they be with a cat running their lives? -Louis J. Camuti, D.V.M.
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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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