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SAVE THE DATE!
August 22-25 Back to School Sale Second Chance Thrift Store 617 Center Point Rd NE Cedar Rapids 10am-6pm Show your school ID for 25% off your entire purchase! 
August 25 Microchip and Vaccination Clinic Second Chance Thrift Store 617 Center Point Rd NE Cedar Rapids 10am-Noon
August 25 Adoption Event PetSmart 4810 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids 11am-2pm
September 6 Volunteer Orientation Gage Memorial Union Coe College 1220 First Ave NE Cedar Rapids 6-7pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
September 7  Drives for Lives Hunters Ridge 2901 Hunters Ridge Road Marion Registration at 11am Shotgun Start at Noon $75/Individual $300/Foursome REGISTER TODAY!
September 7  Raffle Drawing During Drives for Lives Hunters Ridge 2901 Hunters Ridge Road Marion |
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Featured Feline:
Millie
Millie came into our care as a stray in December. She is very independent girl who won't approach you until you put her in the spotlight. She can be a little skittish and probably would do best in a home without young children. She is looking for someone with gentle ways who will allow her time to adjust to her new home. And believe us, once she warms up to you, she will lick the treats right out of your hand! Millie is such a sweet and kindhearted kitty...won't you come meet her? She is a member our Lonely Hearts Club, which means you can bring her home for only $45! |
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Compatible Canine:
Gabby
Gabby came to us at the beginning of July as a transfer from another shelter. This sweet girl is a social butterfly! She has the personality of a red heeler--she likes to have a job to do. Gabby is so eager to please! She loves the company of people and does well with children. (We're not sure how she does with cats, though.) Gabby is still an active chewer, so praise her when she leaves household items alone. Gabby can be frightened of loud noises, so be sure to let her adjust before you decide to run the vacuum! Stop in and meet Gabby 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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Second Chance Thrift Store
Tuesday-Saturday:
10am-6pm
617 Center Point Road NE
Cedar Rapids
(319) 365-1931
Donations Accepted Tuesday-Saturday:
10:30am-4:30pm
All proceeds benefit homeless animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society! |
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Greetings!
 We are teeming with felines! We now have roughly 60 cats and kittens in our adoption areas, nearly 20 of them three to five months old.
So this weekend, we are running a feline adoption special: adopt one cat or kitten, get the second for half price. (That's two cats of your choice for $135, and they must go to the same home.)
We also have several ongoing programs that may help you bring home a cat (or two)!
MeowMates is designed to keep together cats who would have difficulty adjusting if separated. Adopt both MeowMates for $90, which is the cost of one cat. Be sure to look for our MeowMates signs designating these specially priced cats. (There are at least six pairs!)
Cat Companions for Seniors provides a cat and all the start-up supplies to seniors at no charge. Ask our adoption counselors to help you find the right fit for your situation.
Our Lonely Hearts Club is exclusively for cats who have been in our care for more than five months. Eight cats are now members, and they can be adopted for only $45 each. And, as always, cats who are seven years old or more qualify for a reduced adoption fee of $75.
With this selection, and these prices, there really has never been a better time to bring home a cat or two! Come on in and meet your future feline friends today!
Together, we can make a difference- 
Kirsten Eddins
President
Board of Directors P.S. All these cats and kittens are stretching our resources to the limit. Please help us care for the animals by donating today! |
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Moolah-Paw-Looza by Mail!
Watch your mailbox for the letter that lets you purchase your Moolah-Paw-Looza raffle tickets by mail!  Moolah-Paw-Looza is a fun new way to support the animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society! Purchase one or more tickets at only $25 each, and you could win the $2,500 grand prize or three $1,000 prizes! If you don't get your mail-in form, be sure to stop in and buy your tickets in person! Moolah-Paw-Looza tickets are available at the shelter, 7411 Mount Vernon Road SE, and at the Second Chance Thrift Store, 617 Center Point Road NE, behind Coe College in Cedar Rapids. They are also available at Anamosa Veterinary Clinic, 10538 Shaw Road in Anamosa. Tickets will be on sale until the drawing at Drives for Lives on September 7. (You do not need to be present to win, but you do need to be at least 18 years old to purchase tickets.) All proceeds from the Moolah-Paw-Looza raffle support our vital spay/neuter program for homeless animals. |
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Drives for Lives is Coming Up Fast
Escape from the office for the afternoon to support a good cause! The Cedar Valley Humane Society's third annual Drives for Lives will  be held on Friday, September 7, at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. Registration for the four-person best-shot golf outing is at 11 a.m. Shotgun start is at noon. The fee for a foursome is $300, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, and dinner. Don't have a foursome? Register as an individual for $75, and we'll pair you up. Don't forget to bring extra green to purchase Moolah-Paw-Looza raffle tickets and those all-important mulligans! We'll be drawing the Moolah-Paw-Looza winners at the golf outing. (You don't have to be present to win, but why wouldn't you want to be the first to know?) We'll have top team prizes and lots of friendly competitions throughout the course. Register today! For more information, contact Jan Clarke at (319) 362-6288 or jan.clarke@cvhumane.org.
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Get Thrifty: Book Lovers Unite!
 Love to read? Love to be thrifty? How does four paperbacks for a buck sound? Now you can have a couple of books at your bedside... in your bag... in your sitting room. You'll never be more than an arm's length away from great reading!
The Second Chance Thrift Store has hundreds of paperback books in all genres, including mystery, romance, thriller, science fiction and everything in between! All paperbacks are just 4 for $1 now at the Second Chance Thrift Store! (The only thing we ask is that you buy in multiples of four!)
So... get thrifty and feel good about it! Because all proceeds from the Second Chance Thrift Store benefit the homeless animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. |
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We Asked, You Answered!
Would you go into a burning building to save an animal?
Angela Matthias Ballard: For sure!
Charles Dostale: Yes!
Michelle Wipperman: Yes, yes and yes!
Cindy Dukes Manning: Oh yes! In a heartbeat!
Laura Krumbholz: Absolutely...I would not hesitate!!!
Kelly Kolleen Knight: I've done it once, I'll do it again!
"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: Mary Allen
 Mary Allen has been a great asset to Cedar Valley Humane Society. Mary assists the front desk once a week with tasks, such as matching up lost and found dogs. Mary also walks the dogs and socializes the cats. But Mary doesn't stop there! She also helps at a lot of our events, like our Whine & Wags fundraiser. Mary is smart, funny and a truly great person to have around. Thanks, Mary! You do an outstanding job of helping us fulfill our mission. |
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Happy Tail: Dog Therapy Session Turns into Adoption for Manzo (now Wrigley Tucker)
Wrigley Tucker (formerly known as Manzo) is an incredible addition to my life! 
I hadn't intended to adopt any dog the day I saw him at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. My beagle Benjie had just gone to dog heaven the week before, and a friend and I were doing "dog therapy" at your facility. (After you lose your dog, just visiting and being around those little pieces of sunshine works wonders!)
But then I saw this little black, bright-eyed ball of fur who had been a stray and knew I couldn't leave him in that kennel indefinitely. Everyone was so helpful and encouraging at CVHS--the food, blanket, chew toys, and written info made it especially easy to bring him home with me.
Tucker has adapted well, loves meeting other dogs, and jumps up and down as he "watches" the Olympics on TV. His favorite places to rest are on the lower part of my coffee table and the top of the sofa. Tucker has quickly become part of our family!
There are so many great animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society, and the screening and adoption process is so thorough, I'd highly recommend going there. Thank you, CVHS!
Sincerely, Melia T.
Remember, YOU can send us your Happy Tail, too!
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Notable Quote
My little grandson is a darling, but he can never take the place of my cats. -Anonymous Grandmother |
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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