PAWSFebruary 2014

In this issue. . .

•13thAnnualNeuteraTom-Cat

•CBHSnowoffersboarding•Furry5KRegistration

The Cedar Bend Humane Society commits itself to providing humane care for all animals under its protection, educating the community about responsible pet ownership, and

advancing the cause of kindness to all animals.

I am asawesome

as a fine wine!

One of the goals of the Cedar Bend Humane Society is community education about responsible pet ownership. One of the most important elements of being a responsible pet owner is ensuring that your animal is neutered in order to help prevent overpopulation.

Local veterinary clinics are partnering with the Cedar Bend Humane Society to help stop pet overpopulation. They will be hosting the 13th annual Neuter-A-Tomcat event in February.

The cost is $15 and this fee is a donation to the Cedar BendHumane Society.

Neuter-a-Tom Cat!

The following clinics will be participating on these designated days:Please contact these veterinary clinics directly to make an appointment to neuter a farm cat or tame stray cat. Please have your cat(s) contained in a carrier. Some clinics may require additional vaccinations, which may incur an additional charge.

• Advanced Pet Care Clinic, Cedar Falls, any day in February, Monday - Friday, 319-277-7675

• Budreau Veterinary Clinic, Cedar Falls, Thursday, February 13, 319-988-4760

• Companion Animal Clinic, Cedar Falls, Tuesday, February 11, 319-277-2354

• Compassionate Care Veterinary Clinic, Waverly, Wednesday, February 26, 319-483-5049

• Den Herder Veterinary Hospital, Waterloo, Saturday, February 15, 319-232-5292

• Klima Small Animal Clinic, Waterloo, Friday February 21, Waterloo, 319-232-3674

• Logan Animal Hospital, Waterloo, any day in February, 319-233-7526

• Pawsitive Pet Care, Waterloo, Saturday, February 22, 319-234-7511

• Purr-sonal Care Cat Clinic, Waterloo, Wednesday, February 19, 319-232-2228

• Taylor Veterinary Hospital, Cedar Falls, Tuesday, February 4, 319-277-1883

13th Annual Neuter a Tom - Cat Schedule

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Name_________________________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________City__________________State_______Zip Code________

Email__________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone_____________________________________Cell Phone______________________________________

_____$25 for Heartworm (dog) or FLK test (cat)_____$50 for Shots for Incoming Strays_____$100 to Spay or Neuter a Shelter Pet

_____$150 to Feed the Shelter Animals for a day_____$300 Medical Care for an injured animal_____Other / Life Saving amount as needed

Check enclosed (Please make check payable to Cedar Bend Humane Society)Credit Card _____ Visa _____ Discover _____ Mastercard Card Number___________________________________________________________________________________Name on Card___________________________________________________ Expiration_____________________

Please return this form, along with your payment, in the attached envelope found within the magazine.

Give today and help save lives!You may also donate on-line at www.CedarBendHumane.org

Hi, my name is Sophia. I was rescued by a concerned citizen. My paw was caught in a trap. Unfortunately, the tips of my paw needed to be removed. The Cedar Bend Humane Society’s volunteer veterinarian, Dr. Endres, performed my surgery. My recovery is going well. I am living in a quiet and loving foster home where it is easier for me to heal. I am available for adoption!

Did you know annual medical costs for the Cedar Bend Humane Society average over $55,000 a year? Your donations are essential to the lives of these animals. Without your support, surgeries like Sophia’s would not be possible!

If you would like to help cover the medical costs for shelter animals like Sophia, please fill out and mail in the form below along with your donation.

If you have donated in the past, please know every day the animals and the staff at Cedar Bend Humane Society are thankful for you! Your continued friendship and support are greatly needed and appreciated!

Meet Sophia!

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When the temperature falls below freezing, your pets need extra care. The following list provides you with some things to keep in mind during the winter season. Following these guidelines will help during freezing weather.

Even though pets have a coat of fur to protect them, they can still get frostbite. Cats and small dogs should be kept indoors during freezing weather. It is still important to make sure your pets get exercise by going on walks, but at this time of year the walks should be shortened.

These ice-melting products will irritate a pet’s paws. Thoroughly wipe off your pet’s paws when they come into the house. They can accidentally ingest these dangerous chemicals from licking their paws. Before going out onto sidewalks that may have these products on them, you may want to rub baby oil on the pads of the paws and sprinkle baby powder on them. This will help protect your pet’s paws from becoming sore.

The change of your pet’s metabolism during cold weather demands different eating patterns. If your pet is staying outdoors, it will need more calories to help it produce enough body heat to keep itself warm. If your pet is staying

indoors during this time, it may need fewer calories because of its more relaxed lifestyle.

During cold weather, cats may seek warm shelter under your car. They like to crawl up by the engine, where it is warm. Before starting your engine, make sure there are not any cats under your engine by lifting the hood of your car, honking your horn, or by slapping the hood hard enough to frighten the cat out. If you start the car with a cat under the engine, it could get caught in the fan and become seriously injured.

Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.

Frostbite

Diet

Rock Salt and de-icers

Beware of cats under your car

Away from drafts

A BIG Thank You!

Cold Weather Care for Your Pet

We always have many cats in our facility due to the harsh winter. We have taken in an even larger number of cats these past few months. After many months of caring for these homeless felines, we found ourselves short on cat food.

Thank you for responding to our plea for cat food donations! We received over 500 pounds of cat food and approximately $750 in monetary donations!

Your donations will help to satisfy the many homeless cats that continue to come through our doors!With great appreciation,

The cats and staff of the Cedar Bend Humane Society

Cedar Bend Humane Society

Saturday, February 15th10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Stop by and adopt the love of your life at our Adoption Marathon. There will be refreshments, door prizes, gift baskets, and reduced price adoptions. Visit our website www.CedarBendHumane.org to fill out an adoption application before you stop by, and check out the Petfinder link to see who is available for adoption.

Adoption Marathon

Reduced Price Adoptions

Adopt the Love of Your Life!

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A BIG Thank You!

The Cedar Bend Humane Society is hosting two one-week sessions on basic animal care and responsible pet ownership in June from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for 3rd to 5th graders and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for 6th through 8th graders. Cost is $135 per student and will include a t-shirt, take home enrichment activities, and snacks. Sessions will focus on what to do about a lost dog, if you are approached by an unfamiliar animal, the importance of exercise, spaying and neutering, animal adoptions, and much more.

For more information, please contact Amy B. Anderson at 319-232-6887 or email CBHSevents@mchsi.com.

CEDAR BEND HUMANE SOCIETY

CampCritter

BRING YOUR DOG: This annual 5K Run/Walk is open to the public and individuals with dogs are encouraged to bring their pets along for the event.For Everyone’s Safety Please:No retractable leashes; leash lengths no longer than six feet; no female dogs in heat; dogs must be on a leash at all times; all dogs must be licensed and current on vaccines.

DON’T HAVE A DOG? RUN WITH ONE OF OUR ADOPTABLE FURRY FRIENDS:Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to run with one of the dogs from the Cedar Bend Humane Society. We will try to accommodate your request; however, because of the unknown background and based on availability of shelter dogs, we cannotguarantee a trained running dog. If you would like to come to the

shelter and meet the dogs prior to the race, please contact Alan Malone at cbhsvolunteer@mchsi.com or call 319-232-6887.

REGISTRATION FEE:Registration deadline is May 1st. Registration cost $25.00 includes T-shirt and Tote Bag. T-shirts and re-usable tote bags are guaranteed to those registered by May 1st. Late registration increases to $30 and a T-shirt is not guaranteed. Please make checks payable to:Cedar Bend Humane Society and mail to:Cedar Bend Humane Society1166 West Airline HighwayWaterloo, IA 50703.

ON LINE REGISTRATION:On line registration is available at

www.CedarBendHumane.org under the events tab or visit www.TrekManRacing.com.

EARLY PACKET PICKUP:Event participants may pick up race packets on Friday, May 9th, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Cedar Bend Humane Society Adoption Center, 1166 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP:Event participants may pick up race packets prior to the race on Sunday, May 11th at the Big Woods Lake South shelter starting at 6:30 a.m.

AWARDS:There will be awards for the top three fastest times in the following age groups:Male and Female 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50 & Over CONTEST:There will be a contest for the best dog trick and fastest shelter animal. Impress the judges and win a prize. Awards ceremony at approximately 8:30 a.m.

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CBHS FURRY 5KSunday, May 11, 2014Big Woods Lake Recreation Area, Cedar Falls, IA

RACE TIME 7:30 A.M.All proceeds benefit the homeless animals of the Cedar Bend Humane Society

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EDAR BEND HUMANE SOCIETYFurry 5K

SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2014

RUN / WALK

Full Name:___________________________________

Street Address:_______________________________

City: _______________________________________

State:_____________________ Zip ______________

Email Address: _______________________________

____________________________________________

Birth Date: (MM/DD/YYYY)_____________________

Age on Race Day:________________

Gender: Please Circle: MALE FEMALE

Shirt Size: Please Circle:

S M L XL 2XL 3XL

_____I will participate without a dog.

_____I will participate with my own dog.

_____I would like to run/walk with a

shelter dog. I prefer:

_____ Small/Medium Dog

_____ Large Dog

_____Check enclosed for $ ______

_____Credit Card (Please Circle)

Visa Discover Mastercard

Amount to charge $____________

Name on the card:

________________________________

Card Number:

________________________________

Expiration Date:

_____________

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter this run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, tripping, contact with other participants and their dogs, effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic, andconditions of the road/course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. DOGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ON A LEASH. OWNERS ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING CONTROL OF THEIR DOG(S). Having read this waiver and knowing these facts in consideration of your accepting my entry: I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Cedar Bend Humane Society, and its sponsors, agents, officers, representatives, volunteers, employees, and other affiliated parties from all liability arising out of any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, suits, actions, judgement of any kind and description which may occur to be suffered by me as the race participant by reason of activeness arising out of this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the person named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion picture, recordings and other records of this event for any legitmate purpose.SIGNATURE:_________________________________Date: ______________________________________GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: (if under 18) __________________________________________Date: ______________________________________

SPONSORS:

CBHS FURRY 5K REGISTRATION FORM 2014Please complete one entry per participant

Please read the following statement carefullyand sign before submitting entry.

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A BIG Thank You!

In Community with.. .

BEST in SHELTER SPONSORS

BIG DOG SPONSORS

CAT’S MEOW SPONSORS

CARING COMPANION SPONSORS

Thank you to everyone who attended our Homeward Bound Gala, the community for your donations, and our Homeward Bound sponsors for making our annual fundraiser a great success! Your support helped raise over $18,000 to help provide for the care and nurturing of so many homeless animals.Thanks to strong community support there were 120 donated silent auction items, and 8 live auction items; 170 people attended and helped raise the money necessary to help us do what we do best!

Den Herder Veterinary HospitalEngelbrecht Family Winery

Invision

KWWL TelevisionNetworking Solutions

Oakridge Realtors

PetAgreed Canine Academy LLC

Swisher & Cohrt PLC

Sue Bruns

Thank you to the following veterinary facilities and rescue groups for partnering with us to help save more lives and for assisting with the special medical needs and treatments of homeless animals.

• Brookside Veterinary Hospital

• Companion Animal Clinic

• Logan Animal Clinic

• Pipestone Veterinary Clinic of Iowa

• Humane Society of Northeast Iowa

• PAWS Humane Society in Charles City

• Waverly Pet Rescue

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• We have thirty-two indoor/out-door individual kennels to accom-modate our canine guests. Indoor space is 4 feet X 5 feet with a door that allows access to a private, secure 4 feet X 14 feet outdoor covered kennel.

• Feline guests are housed in a sepa-rate, quiet area. Our cat room has a sunny window for viewing and each cat is let out daily to explore, stretch their legs, and play.

• Our facility is state licensed and climate controlled to keep your pet comfortable at all times regardless of the weather.

• Our staff is experienced in caring for and recognizing the individual needs of each guest! If your pet has a special diet or treats, we will accommodate your pet’s dietary requests. We will also give any medications your pet may need while in our care.

• Aalii Country Kennel feeds Science Diet dog and cat food, or you are welcome to bring your own food.

We want your pet to be comfortable while they are our guest. We encourage you to bring a special toy, bed, or blanket for them while you are away. We request that bedding be small enough to fit into a washing machine if needed. Please no large comforters or beds without removable covers.

• $10.50 per day (1 kennel, 1 dog)

Phone: 319-987-2656Email: CBHSAdoption@mchsi.comWe are located at: 7611 North Union Road,Janesville, IA 50647

7611 N. Union Rd., Janesville, IA 50647

All vaccinations are required when boarding for the safety and health of your pet. Verification of vaccinations must be provided in order for your pet to enter our facility.

Canine Guests must provide:

• DHLPP Vaccination (Canine distemper series)

• Rabies Vaccination

• Bordetella Vaccination (this must be given at least one week prior to boarding)

Feline Guests must provide:

• Feline distemper vaccination

• Rabies vaccination

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

(4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. pick up only)Bath & Conditioner $15.00 + tax

Pedicure (nails) $10.00 + tax

The day your pet is dropped off is counted as 1 day regardless of drop off time. If your pet is picked up dur-ing the morning shift, you are not charged for that day.

• $8.50 per day per cat

Kennel Spa Services

AALIIDOG AND CAT BOARDING

COUNTRY KENNELS

Contact Us

Boarding Rates

Pick up & Drop off Hours

Amenities

Vaccination Requirements:

• $20.50 per day (1 run, 2 dogs, size limitations may apply)

The Cedar Bend Humane Society is excited to announce we now offer boarding services to accommodate your pet when you are away!

“Loving Care When You’re Not There”

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In Memory of. . .

All of the pets in my life Mildred Anderson

Yetta Bach Jo Santos

Brenda Barron Cortney Barron

Arlene Bedard Anonymous Karen Foutch Virginia McCollough Neil’s Golf Shop Kari Narey Charlene Vaala

Billy, our big yellow and white cat Larry & Barb Lamfers

Boots Sarah & Mark Semon

Brady Barbara, Ted, Tamara, Ashley and Keith Anderson

Brittany John & Miriam Bonner

J. D. Carter James Carter

Cash and Goose – Labs Sandra Kemp

Wilma Dall Joel & Mary Lou Freeman Carol & Tom Kane

Stanley Delagardelle John Deere

Wade Delk Robert Delk

Anne Christensen Doyle David & Glenda Christensen

Avonell Eide Fran Mohr

Thelma Fanton Brian Fanton

Berylois Fliear Anonymous Kathy Freiberg Barbara & Gary Fox Doris Hewlitt Stacy Kabele WJ & JK Kahler Ruth & Glenn Monson Pete Olson John & Laura Petersen Mary Roach Marine Stewart Mary Ellen WarrenGracie Anonymous

Mervin Hansen Anonymous

Raymond Hayes Steve Digmann Rick & Carol Harris

Higgins & Riley Joanne Wolfe

Audrey Hogan Anonymous Kathleen & John Becker Alvera Hogan Karen & John Price

Hugo, our dog Kevin & Linda Dallenbach

Janet R. Jones Janice Judisch

Bette Judas Paulette Reinard

Kasha Leonard & Linda Myszka

Bernadette L. Klatt Carole Anderson Anonymous Den Herder Veterinary Hospital Susan Hummel Mary Jo Klatt Tom & Kathy Langlas Kari Narey Patricia Olthoff-Blank Howard & Phyllis Peterson Karlene & Lonnie Piper Bill Sikula Jan Thompsen Susan & Michael Ward

Jerry Leeper & Erna Jochum David & Leanne Leeper

Lucky Robert & Annamae Schnucker

Marley Anonymous

Don Meyer Mick Cranston

Mickey, my mother’s cat Sara and Steve Witt

Jean McConeghey Karon Hines Kathleen & Mark Covington James & Lu Ann Kulis Gary & Sharon Longhorn Elizabeth Peterson Ken Trimble

Gerri Lynn Moser Cindy Angel

Verla Musch Viola Gielau Mason Larson Deborah Musch Karen & John Price Moose Julie Johnson

A donation has been made to the Cedar Bend Humane Society.

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In Memory of. . .Buzz Anderson’s Birthday Lance Vanderloo

Lynn Collins Kim Metcalf

Zach Davis University of Iowa Credit Union

Maya Gabriele Laura Praglin

Leon Galehouse Jessica Lukens

Susan Jackson’s Birthday Mary Brown

Trenton Lampe University of Iowa Credit Union Amber Miller University of Iowa Credit Union

Reggie & Puff Leann VanDyke

John Roth University of Iowa Credit Union

Janet Thompson Gordon & Michelle Thompson

Tommy Thompson Carolyn Cleveland

In Honor of. . .Don Murray John & Barbara Kehoe Jack Gregersen Donna Murray Janet Sells Ronald & Barbara Seufferlein

Patches Gloria Eft

Shirley A. Pearson Anonymous Robert & Nancy Benton Don Hansen Barry & Elaine Love James McDonald

Zillie Isabella Peeler Brian & Joy Peeler Shirley Raecker Anonymous Alan & Debra Bernard Robert & Kathleen Braun Gary & Donna Brown Andrew Cassidy Greg Coffin Lorie Dolan Randolph & Susan Etscheidt Eugene & Susan Hansen Robin & Tim Hodgkin Eldon & Delores Hovey Diane & Bruce Janvrin Jay & Cathy Kouchich Kimberly Kuchenberg Maryann Locke James & Ellen McMahon Merlyn’s Home & Recreation Stephen Munday David & Maureen Persinger Greg & Rena Raecker Martin & Deborah Raecker The Sled Shed/Tool Shed Dale Shequen Daniel & Lynne Staker Rick Tagtow

Barb Rathburn Helen Guernsey

Rudi Deborah Gallagher

Sam Boy and Roscoe, my beloved Collies Kenneth Gardner

Ralph Sander Ken & Jenifer Kolar Cheri Payne

Dorothy Sheffler JoAnn Finkenbinder Colleen Moody Mary Yarrow

Spot, my cat Cindy Angel

Dixie Siebel Ken & Tami Peverill Jeremy White

Bud Stoner JoAnn Finkenbinder

Tally Susan & Steven Malaise

Jacquie M. Tatum Dennis & Sheila Diekman Jerry & Marie Easter Danny & Jorja McMillan Charles & Doretta Neil David & Sherri Petersen Lavonne Reinhardt Mary & Ronald Stephens Karen & Tom Stone

Janet Thompson Brenda Eilers

Donald Vojtech Marlene Russell

In Community with. . .

Full Circle Services

Las Chicas

Pawsha’s Pet Salon

PetCo

PetSmart

Scratch CupcakerySimpson Furniture’s sponsorship of CBHS

UNI Stop and Serve

Windridge Retirement Community

Wize Girls

YWCA

Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for your recent support and donations!

pets on the UNI Basketball marque

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CedarBendHumaneSociety1166WestAirlineHighwayWaterloo,IA50703

www.CedarBendHumane.orgFollowusonFacebookandTwitter@CedarBendHS319-232-6887AdoptionCenterHours:10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.Tues.-Sun.ClosedonMondays

BlackHawkAnimalControl

319-235-5535Monday-Friday

Hours:8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.AnimalIntakeHours

8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.Daily

LeonGalehouseAnitaKabeleJoanneKoweilSueLundKristinaMiller

MaryRoachBrianRobertsMitchellWestVirginiaWilber

KarlaBeckman KristyGardnerBoardofDirectors

CBHSCo-Directors

CedarBendHumaneSociety1166WestAirlineHighwayWaterloo,IA50703-9634

The following number of animals were adopted from the Cedar Bend Humane Society in 2013: 718 dogs, 555 cats, 3 ferrets, 1 gerbil, 6 guinea pigs,1 pot belly pig, 7 rabbits, 7 rats, 1 tortoise, 2 zebra finches, and 13 misc. pocket pets. Thank you to everyone who adopted! We are striving for more adoptions in 2014!

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