Greetings!

I've been a member of the Cedar Valley Humane Society's board of directors for three years. In that time, we've seen a lot of changes in our organization, and we're in the midst of another transition right now.

If you haven't heard, Bob Citrullo, our executive director, has been called away to take care of family matters in Georgia. Unfortunately, he will not be returning to Cedar Rapids.

Bob has helped us make a lot of positive changes in the time he was here. He brought to our organization an unparalleled depth of knowledge and leadership experience. He did indeed take our organization to the next level, as we hoped he would. The Second Chance Thrift Store is a fine example of how he has positioned us for a successful future.

Finding an executive director of Bob's caliber will be challenging, but we have already identified a few highly qualified candidates. We are certain that we will be able to make this transition smooth, so that we may begin another new, exciting chapter.

I personally am committed to this organization's future and invested in its mission and its success. I know you are, too, and we can count on your continued support. Like Bob always said, "Together, we can make a difference." It's never been more true, so I'll say it as well.

Together, we can make a difference-

Kirsten Eddins
President
Board of Directors

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We adopted Daxie on July 13, 2012. The first few days she was really shy and stressed, which was completely understandable. My husband and daughter laid beside her on the floor, and that seemed to help make her feel relaxed. The only time she actually would move around was when we took her outside to go potty. She would run around, play and find shady spots to lie in.

Fast forward to now: Daxie is now a very lively and energetic girl. I don't think she ever sleeps! She is a very curious puppy and gets into absolutely everything. She and my youngest daughter have teamed up against me! She has only had two accidents in the house and insists on going potty in our flower bed outside. Silly puppy!

Every morning I take her out, and she insists on playing fetch before coming inside and, being the polite girl she is, she waits for me to go up the stairs before she will go up. She runs and pounces, like a cat, around the living room, playing with our daughters and stealing their toys. (Oh yes! She is a chewer!) She hasn't quite got the hang of "drop/drop it" but she learned "sit" and "lay down" in minutes. She is extremely smart!

She is so gentle! She has captured the hearts of all of us. With her gentle nature and lively attitude she is the perfect addition to our family, and I am not sure how we went this long without her.

I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to adopt her. She is perfect in every way!

Kendra T.

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I've seen a look in dogs' eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts.

-John Steinbeck