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SAVE THE DATE!
April 27 Adoption Event PetSmart 4810 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids 11am-2pm 
April 30-June 11 Dog Obedience Training Classes Tuesday Session Cedar Valley Humane Society 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids 7-8pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
May 1-June 12 Dog Obedience Training Classes Wednesday Session Cedar Valley Humane Society 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids 7-8pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
May 2 Volunteer Orientation Gage Memorial Union Coe College 1220 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids 6-7pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT! May 4 Tour for Life Adoption Event Walmart 3601 29th St. SW Cedar Rapids Noon-6pm May 5 Tour for Life Adoption Event Iowa Humane Alliance 6540 6th St. SW Cedar Rapids Noon-6pm May 11 Pet First Aid Class Pawsitive Paws Academy 137 30th St. Dr. SE Cedar Rapids 10am-4pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT! |
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Featured Feline:
Bones
Bones was brought to us by her owner at the beginning of April because of the family's changing circumstances. Even though Bones is in our Silver Paws Club, which is exclusively for animals 7+ years old, she still has lots of energy and a playful attitude. She loves toy mice and will hide them anywhere and everywhere! Since Bones is an older cat, her adoption fee is only $75. Stop out and meet this happy-go-lucky girl!
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Compatible Canine:
Persey
Persey was returned to us at the beginning of April because his owner had unrealistic expectations. Persey is a young boy with a lot of puppy in him. (Think: Lots of energy to burn!) He will need you to help establish a routine for him, so that he knows what your expectations are. Persey will thrive with a little basic training, plus plenty of positive reinforcement when he's being a good boy! He's a smart dog, and we think he knows a few commands, but he's at that age where he needs to learn to focus his energy. If you're up for it, Persey will be your best bud!
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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!
 Part of the Cedar Valley Humane Society's mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals.
One fun, meaningful way we engage the community in our mission is by providing pet-related educational opportunities.
This spring and summer, volunteer certified trainer Gary Harrington is teaching dog obedience classes at our shelter. Gary has been partnering with us in this way for seven years, and we are very excited to welcome him back.
In May, Vicky DiBona will offer her popular pet first aid class, which will be hosted by our wonderful friends at Pawsitive Paws Academy. In addition to teaching techniques that could save your pet's life, Vicky will cover disaster preparedness guidelines, so that you and your pet can stand ready if catastrophe strikes.
We want to thank Gary and Vicky for helping us further our mission by sharing their valuable expertise with the members of our communities. And, of course, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support!
On behalf of the animals- 
Chuck Tourtillott
Executive Director P.S. Our Loyal Supporters Program is a convenient way to make a monthly donation of any amount you choose. Sign up and start your monthly donations today! |
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Don't Miss Out on Dog Obedience Classes!
Our Dog Obedience Classes are filling up fast! The sessions begin at the end of April and run for seven weeks. The 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 $90 if you pre-register. If you wait until the first day of class to register, you'll pay $10 more... PLUS there might not be any spots available! (Each class is limited to 10 participants.) The class fee includes a Martingale training collar and a graduation certificate. There are two sessions:
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 seventh 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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Register for Pet First Aid Class
 When your pet needs first aid you don't have time to make a mistake! The Cedar Valley Humane Society is offering an Emergency Care and Safety Institute course in Pet First Aid that can teach you the skills you need to save your pet's life. The class will also cover disaster preparedness. The class will be on May 11 from 10am to 4pm at Pawsitive Paws Academy, 137 30th St. Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. Registration is $40 and includes a reference book, ECSI Pet First Aid Certification valid for three years, and refreshments. Students are asked to bring their own lunch (and leave their pets at home). Register today! For more information, call (319) 362-6288. |
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Vote for Us!
 We want to be top dog on KCRG's A-List, and we need your help! Take a few moments to vote for the Cedar Valley Humane Society in both the Shopping: Best Pet Services and Shopping: Best Pet Supplies categories. The Second Chance Thrift Store is also competing this year! Vote for the thrift store in the Fashion: Best Vintage Resale and Shopping: Best Housewares categories. We've made voting easy...just follow the links and they'll take you there! Voting continues through May 12. |
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Connecting with Community: Pet Therapy
 Strengthening the human/animal bond is part of our mission, and our volunteers play a huge role in making that a reality. We provide pet therapy to a dozen retirement residences, businesses, and colleges in the Cedar Rapids area. For folks in retirement residences who can't get around like they used to, it's a time of quiet joy and a bright spot in their day. For local college students, it's a great way to decompress during finals. For area employees, interacting with a dog or cat helps ease daily stress. Bringing community members and shelter animals together is one of the most rewarding experiences our volunteers can have! (Plus,  hanging out with a variety of people in unfamiliar surroundings is great for the shelter animals!) To our dedicated volunteers who spread such joy throughout our communities, we offer a heartfelt THANK YOU! If you are not currently a volunteer, but providing pet therapy sounds like something you would like to commit to, please let us know. You would be enriching the lives of community members, shelter animals, and, yes, your own life as well. |
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Get Thrifty: Bring On Spring!
 Spring is right around the corner (really, it is!) and it's time to load up on T-shirts! The Second Chance Thrift Store has T-shirts in all sizes and colors for only $1. (Yep, a buck!) Yardwork, washing the car, playing frisbee with the dog...there are all kinds of activities where wearing a T-shirt is mandatory! And right now, you can buy three, and get one FREE! (That extra one would be good for sleeping in!) 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!
You've done something your pet doesn't like and now (s)he's sulking. What does your pet do to show his or her opinion of you?
Jeni Hartford: Dirty, dirty looks!
Rose Kern Dougan: When we put our 70-pound boxer/beagle mix in his room which has a half wall, he will pout and refuse treats.
Leslie Elam: He sits behind my husband's legs and peeks out at me. Cracks me up!
Millie Freelin-Stanfield: She makes sure you're looking, then turns her back at you!
Debbie Marlin Leonard: She barks at me!!! I believe she truly thinks she can talk.
Derek Ross: She will go get a sock and bring it to me. Apparently socks make everything better!
"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: Gary Harrington
Certified trainer Gary Harrington has contributed countless hours to the animals in our care over the  past seven years. He volunteers several evenings a week to provide basic training for our shelter dogs. Gary's patient, consistent, and positive training methods make a huge difference in their lives!
In addition, Gary teaches four basic dog obedience classes to the public each year, and he donates all proceeds from the classes to the shelter. Gary, we give you a hearty-- but well-mannered!-- "WOOF!" for sharing so much of your time and talents with our shelter dogs and the community-at-large. |
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Happy Tail: Eager-to-Please Emmy Fits in with the Pack
 We are loving having Emmy as part of our family! She is sweet, eager to please, and just fits with our dogs and our family so well!
Emmy enjoys taking walks when the sidewalks are dry, and is so good on a leash. She loves new smells and just being outside. Hanging out in the backyard is another favorite pastime, although cold weather is NOT her friend! She loves rawhides after supper, cuddling with a person on the couch, and sleeping with us at night right by my side. Thank you so much for the service you provide to so many communities!
The Petersens and the Pack
Emmy, Simba, and Naya
Remember, YOU can send us your Happy Tail, too!
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Notable Quote
Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer. -Dean Koontz, in his novel False Memory |
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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