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SAVE THE DATE!
February 1-28 Thrifty February Second Chance Thrift Store ALL CLOTHING for ONE DOLLAR or less! 617 Center Point Road NE Cedar Rapids Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm 
February 23 Adoption Event PetSmart 4810 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids 11am-2pm
March 7 Volunteer Orientation Gage Memorial Union Coe College 1220 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids 6-7pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
March 8 Whine & Wags Auction Cedar Rapids Marriott 1200 Collins Road NE Cedar Rapids 6-10pm REGISTER TODAY! |
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Featured Feline:
Mittens
Mittens came to us at the beginning of January because her owner was allergic to cats. Mittens is very independent and likes to do her own thing. She is quite a calm kitty who chooses sitting on laps over playing or being held. This sweet girl will purr very loudly at the smell of a treat! As a member of our Silver Paws Club, Mittens can be adopted for only $75. She is front-declawed.
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Compatible Canine:
Melodie
Melodie came back to us at the end of January because she had an unexpected amount of energy! Melodie is a friendly little girl who loves to lean her whole body on you. Her favorite things are tug toys and Nylabones. Her least favorite things are loud noises! Melodie loves to go for walks and play with kids in a fenced-in yard. She gets along well with other dogs, as well as children of all ages. Melodie knows a few commands, but she would benefit from some positive-focused obedience training. Come meet Melodie today and see if she's right for your family! |
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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!
 Our animal shelter is a hub of activity every day.
Even in this fast-paced environment, I try to remind people to visit our Second Chance Thrift Store. We have hundreds of great deals on practical items such as clothing, tools, and housewares...and lots of fun items, too, such as books, DVDs, and CDs.
As a music enthusiast, I always find it fascinating to see the number and variety of vinyl record albums people donate. If you're a vinyl aficionado, you can definitely find some real gems at our store!
Perhaps most importantly, when you shop at the Second Chance Thrift Store you are benefiting the very special residents at our shelter, as all the proceeds from sales go directly to helping the animals.
We thank you for your support!
On behalf of the animals- 
Chuck Tourtillott
Executive Director P.S. Become a Loyal Supporter and donate a fixed amount to help our shelter animals every month! It's easy and convenient! |
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Get Thrifty: Clothing for a Buck!
Have you been to the Second Chance Thrift Store yet? Here's some incentive! For the entire month of February, ALL clothing will be ONE DOLLAR (or less!). Need a nice shirt? It's a buck. Need a cool pair of pants? They're only a buck! How about a cute dress?  You guessed it! A buck. We have tons of different sizes and styles for you to choose from. Men's, women's, and children's clothing... nothing will be held back, and there are no limits! So... stop in for Thrifty February and feel good about it! Because all proceeds from the Second Chance Thrift Store benefit the homeless animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. The Second Chance Thrift Store is located at 617 Center Point Road NE, behind Coe College in Cedar Rapids. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. |
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Save Your Seat at Whine & Wags!
Join us and other animal lovers for our fourth annual Whine & Wags Auction at the Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Road NE in Cedar Rapids, on Friday, March 8, at 6 p.m.  Enjoy live music and delectable hors d'oeuvres while bidding on auction items, including art, jewelry, entertainment packages, sports memorabilia, products and services from local businesses and more! This year we have both a silent auction and a LIVE auction, run by professional auctioneers. It's going to be VERY fun!  Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. You may also reserve a table for 10 for only $275. There will be a cash bar. Reserve your tickets today! All proceeds benefit the homeless, neglected, abused, sick and injured animals that the Cedar Valley Humane Society provides care and refuge to each year. For more information, contact Jan Clarke at (319) 362-6288 or jan.clarke@cvhumane.org. |
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We Asked, You Answered!
What does your pet always stick his or her nose into?
Daniel F. King: On my computer keyboard (to get my attention).
Tim Nash: Laundry basket. She usually comes up with a sock!
Jess A Saurus: My ice water! Their noses and paws in the case of the cat.
Kelly Calkins: In the snow.
Susan Andrews: The toilet if the lid isn't put down.
Kristin Trinidad: In my son's diaper bag. Whenever I'm looking through it, he sticks his nose in too like he's helping. #Mowgli
"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: Carl Bromberg
 Carl Bromberg of Visions Photography has stepped wholeheartedly into the role of volunteer shelter animal photographer.
Carl takes stunning photos of our adoptable dogs and cats. He arrives at the shelter every Tuesday like clockwork, always ready to interact with our animals and help them show off their unique personalities. He doesn't stop until he feels like he has captured them perfectly!
Carl's photographs are featured in just about everything that we do, from our website to the donated billboards. We can't thank him enough for volunteering his time and talents to help our organization fulfill its mission. |
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Happy Tail: Rosie Gets Back to the Dog Routine
Rosie is such a doll! She really is housetrained and at times would  rather stay outside.
We are all back to our "dog" routine. Rosie slept all night. She loves her Serta memory foam bed and chewing on dental bones. We quickly learned to keep the doors shut on all the cabinets that have food in them, and we had to move the trash can out to the "freezing" porch... or Rosie would have been in it for sure! She has a lot of spring in her jump. This morning she has already been out four times.
I know Rosie will be my comfort from pain. All of you are special and wonderful for taking such excellent care of animals in need.
Love,
The P. Family
Remember, YOU can send us your Happy Tail, too!
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Notable Quote
One small cat changes coming home to an empty house to coming home. -Pam Brown |
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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