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SAVE THE DATE!
March 8  Whine & Wags Cedar Rapids Country Club 550 27th St. Dr. SE Cedar Rapids 6pm Tickets: $75 Table for 10: $750 MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!  March 22Adoption Event PetSmart 4810 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids 11am-2pm |
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Featured Feline:
Stray Boy
Stray Boy came into our care as, yep, you guessed it, a stray in mid-October. This sweet boy enjoys lounging around the house and taking it easy. Although he's not much into playing with toys, he loves to be petted. He'll purr like crazy if you scratch his backside and behind his ears! Stray Boy is a member of our Lonely Hearts Club, so he can be brought home for only $45. Come on out today to see if Stray Boy is the right fit for you! |
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Compatible Canine:
Cody
Cody transferred into our care towards the end of January. This guy is a go-getter with a lot of energy! He would thrive in a home where he can get tons of exercise. Cody has a heart of gold and loves to be around people. He gets along well with other dogs and loves to play with them outside! (Another dog + fenced-in yard + kids = CODY HEAVEN!) Cody would really like to find his permanent home with someone who is happy and energetic like him! Come meet this energetic fella 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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 Today, I am publicly announcing that I will be leaving the Cedar Valley Humane Society in mid-March.
This has been a difficult decision for me to make, both personally and professionally, but another opportunity awaits me in the West, where I am originally from. I will continue to be available to the staff and board of directors to ensure a smooth transition.
I have really enjoyed being part of the wonderful Cedar Rapids community, and I have met and worked with some amazing people. The most rewarding part of my experience has been seeing more than 2,000 homeless animals find new, loving families to share their lives with.
The Cedar Valley Humane Society is truly a great organization and will continue to be worthy of your support.
I want to thank all of you for helping us help so many animals!
Chuck Tourtillott
Executive Director P.S. I look forward to seeing you at Whine & Wags. If you can't make it, please take a moment to donate today to help the animals in our care. |
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Only One Week Left to Register!
The Whine & Wags auction is coming up fast! Join us and other animal lovers for our fifth annual Whine & Wags auction at the Cedar Rapids Country Club, 550 - 27th St. Dr. SE in Cedar Rapids, on March 8, 2014. Enjoy live music by Kevin Burt, dinner and drinks... all while bidding on an impressive array of silent  and live auction items, including jewelry, art, vacation and dining packages, sports memorabilia, and products and services from area businesses. The silent auction is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., with the live auction following dinner. There will be a cash bar. Tickets to this exciting evening for the animals are $75. You may reserve a table for 10 for $750. Make your reservations today! All proceeds benefit the more than 1,500 homeless, neglected, abused, sick and injured animals that the Cedar Valley Humane Society provides care and refuge to each year. |
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Only a Few Days Left!
 The Chili's Give Back Program to benefit the Cedar Valley Humane Society ends this Friday! Through February 28, Chili's at 1250 Collins Rd. NE in Cedar Rapids will donate 10% of your bill to our shelter animals! Don't forget to print out and bring this voucher with you, so they know you're there to support the animals. Feel free to forward this and share the voucher with everyone you know. The more people who visit Chili's with the voucher this month, the more they'll donate! Thanks for supporting our shelter animals! |
We Asked, You Answered!
What are you most looking forward to doing with your pet(s) when spring finally comes?
Megan Huff: Going for walks! The snow is so high on the bike trails we can't use them.
Amber Cornwell: Playing outside and hopefully trying some agility....
Megan B. McKee: Taking them to the dog park AND a couple of nice LONG baths.
Loretta Gronewold: Camping and spending most all day outside!
Mik Beauxgard: Taking the cats out in the cat buggy for walks.
Deb Shakespeare Langguth: Inviting friends and family and their dogs over for puppy parties! We get to visit while the dogs run around the yard playing and getting their exercise. Keeps them socialized as well!
Chloe Clemons: Going boating.
Mickala Anderson: Taking them out running with me!
"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: Julia Kottke
Julia Kottke has been volunteering for a few months now. Julia works full time as a teacher yet she seems to find time to come to the shelter most weekends and weeknights to walk dogs.
Julia wants to make sure every dog gets out when she comes! She dresses in many layers, and by the time her  volunteer shift is done, she is usually down to her final layer of clothing due to the workout she gets. She loves it!
Julia is always one of the first to answer our call for help when we need volunteers for special events. She has a bubbly personality that is infectious! If you're having a bad day, she can lift your spirits in five minutes, so you can imagine the positive effect she has on the animals.
Julia knows all our dogs and keeps track of who is here and who was adopted. She is very interested in helping us with our mission, and she always asks great questions!
Julia, thank you for all you do for our animals-- and for being an important member of our volunteer team! |
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Happy Tail: Grover is Such a Blessing
Hey, everyone!
I just wanted to give you all an update on our dog Grover. My boyfriend and I adopted him on Black Friday in 2012.
He has been such a blessing to our little  family. He enjoys running around our yard, playing catch with balls and frisbees, and running around the house with his Hawkeye blanket.
Although Grover has had many stomach issues this past year, we are so thankful to have him in our lives as our "fur child." He has fully recovered from surgery to see what was wrong with his stomach, and is our happy puppy again! The vet told us that his stomach couldn't break down certain proteins as well as others, such as chicken and beef. Now that he is on a restricted diet, he is doing tons better.
We want to thank you for finding him, taking great care of him while he was with you guys, and allowing him into our home and hearts. Here he is at his first Christmas as a member of our family.
Grover sends his love! Ashley D.
Remember, YOU can send us your Happy Tail, too!
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Notable Quote
In nine lifetimes, you'll never know as much about your cat as your cat knows about you. -Michel de Montaigne |
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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