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SAVE THE DATE!
October 26
Adoption Event
PetSmart
4810 First Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids
11am-2pm
 October 27 Dog-O-Ween Both Theisen's locations in Cedar Rapids 1800 51st St. NE 3111 16th Ave. SW Registration at 10am Contest at 1pm Entry Fee: $7 November 7 Volunteer Orientation Veterans Memorial Stadium 950 Rockford Rd. SW Cedar Rapids 6-7pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT!  November 9 Draws for Paws Parlor City Pub and Eatery 1125 Third St. SE Cedar Rapids One hour before kickoff of Iowa-Purdue game Tickets: $10 PRESENTED BY  SPONSORED BY 
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Featured Feline:
Amy
Amy came into our care in mid-August. She is a very curious furball with an affectionate personality. Amy would love a spot by your side during your lazy days off. (She is the perfect partner for that!) If you are looking for a family cat, Amy is your girl! She is all love and no fuss and would definitely be a popular addition to any home. Please stop in to meet the amazing Amy! |
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Compatible Canine:
Duke
Duke came into our care in late August. He is a laidback, go-with-the-flow kinda guy, but he still has plenty of energy, especially when it comes to chasing tennis balls! (He can fit three in his mouth and tear them all into little pieces in no time flat!) Long walks at the park and chomping on delicious rawhide snacks are also some of his favorite activities. He knows the basics, such as heel, sit, and stay. Duke would make a perfect family dog, but keep in mind that he would do best in a home without cats or small dogs. Duke is one of the most popular dudes at this joint, so we're sure once you met him it would be a done deal! Stop by to meet this awesome boy! |
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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!
 What an amazingly generous community we live in!
Last month, our $30,000 in 30 Days Challenge produced inspiring results, raising more than $36,000!
Now, here we are in October, and we have yet another wonderful announcement to make: Janda Motor Services has offered to match further donations made to the Cedar Valley Humane Society, up to $10,000!
This means that your donation this month is effectively doubled! Your $10 becomes $20... $50 becomes $100... $500 becomes $1,000... until we reach $10,000, which then becomes $20,000!
Please donate today, and help us maximize this match! Janda Motor Services' remarkable gesture of generosity, combined with your generous donations, will help ensure that the Cedar Valley Humane Society is able to continue to help homeless animals in our area.
Thanks for your support this month and beyond.
On behalf of the animals,
Chuck Tourtillott
Executive Director P.S. If you would like to keep the giving going year-round, please consider becoming a member of our Loyal Supporters Program! |
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$30K in 30 Days Challenge Wraps Up
 We still have a few pledged donations coming in, but other than that, we've wrapped up our $30,000 in 30 Days Challenge! We're so excited that the community came through in such a big way, with more than $36,000 being donated during the month-long fundraiser. It can cost between $200 and $300 to take care of an animal during its length of stay. Monies raised will help us purchase food, medical supplies, veterinary care and diagnostics for our animals until we can find them lifelong homes. We wish we could say that the $36K would last forever. Unfortunately, neglected, sick, abandoned, and abused animals are still coming through our doors. Our mission is to provide care and refuge, but with every wave of animals in need of our help, our need for funding continues. Please consider making a donation this month--your generous gift will be matched up to 10K by Janda Motor Services! |
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Dress Up the Doxie! Deck out the Great Dane!
 Time to get creative, because Dog-O-Ween is right around the corner! Theisen's is hosting its annual Dog-O-Ween contest on Sunday, October 27. It's at BOTH Cedar Rapids locations: 3111 16th Ave. SW and 1800 51st St. NE. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the contest starts at 1 p.m. (No pre-registration before October 27 is required!) Registration is $7, and all entries will receive a $7 Theisen's gift card. The overall best costume will win a grand prize of a $150 Theisen's gift card. First runner-up will receive a $100 Theisen's gift card; second runner-up gets a $75 gift card; and third runner-up gets a $50 gift card. All proceeds benefit the Cedar Valley Humane Society. All dogs must be leashed or contained and at least 6 months old. Stop by Theisen's for the full contest rules. |
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Cheer on the Hawkeyes at Draws for Paws!
Hey, Hawkeye fans! Let's pack the house for a great cause! Tell your friends to meet you at the sixth annual Draws for Paws, presented by GoDaddy, on Saturday, November 9! The fun starts just one hour before kickoff of the Iowa-Purdue game at Parlor City Pub and Eatery, 1125 Third St. SE in Cedar Rapids. For just $10, we give you a magical wristband that gets you unlimited $1 draws of Bud Light and Coors Light throughout the game. You can also get Monster Bombs for only $3! (Be sure to bring a non-drinking buddy to drive you home. No wristband required for designated drivers.) This is one Paw-lor City paw-ty you're not gonna wanna miss! And the best part? All proceeds help homeless animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society! PRESENTED BY
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We Asked, You Answered!
Describe your pet in just three words.
Mike McCain: Who saved who?
Jim Pawledge: Junk Yard Dog.
Kelly Krahn: Funny floppy beagle.
Bob Wernimont: Full of Love.
Melanie Stewart: Spoiled Rotten Princess!
Alice Linhart: Goofy crazy stinkers.
David Morse: Sweetie Little Boy!
Geri Walter: Best friend ever.
Karen Lively Antons: Rotten weiner dogs! :-) Just kidding!
"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: Ellen Smith
 Ellen Smith has been a volunteer photographer for us for almost a year. She comes in every Friday to take photos of our adoptable animals--lately it has been mostly dogs. She also has taken photos at events for us!
Ellen loves to come in and visit the animals. She walks dogs and socializes cats, in addition to taking photos.
Recently, she also helped us out by donating several bandannas for the dogs, so there would be a splash of color in their photos. She's handy with a sewing machine, so she finished the hems on several more bandannas and altered some of our colorful blankets to make them "camera-ready" for cat photo sessions.
Thanks, Ellen, for being so versatile and open to pitching in on special projects! It means a lot to have our adoptable animals looking so good! |
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Happy Tail: Pippin is Best Pet Ever
 Pippin is now three and still with me. (He was called Manny when he lived at the shelter.) He is amazing.
He now has two cat scratchers, his own ottoman (where I put his litter box), his own water fountain, a cat tree, cat grass, and cat shelves. He is spoiled.
I'm even thinking of adopting him a new playmate, since after I moved he lost his. (His buddy belonged to my roommate.) Pippin is the best pet I've ever had. I hope he is with me for a very long time.
Thank you for letting me adopt my little friend.
Stephanie G.
Remember, YOU can send us your Happy Tail, too!
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Notable Quote
Perhaps it is because cats do not live by human patterns, do not fit themselves into prescribed behavior, that they are so united to creative people. -Andre Norton |
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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