Celebrating a Year of Saving Lives!
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ONE ANIMAL AT A TIME!
THANK YOU to everyone who supported the shelter in 2016 Your sponsorships, partnerships, attendance, grants, donations, and volunteer help are priceless! The Cedar Bend Humane Society is a nonprofit 501c3 organization, accredited by the Better Business Bureau and the only full service animal shelter in Black Hawk County.
Adoption Center Summer Hours (until August 26th) Tues., Wed., Sat., & Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays 319-232-6887 1166 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50703
Animal Intake Services Open Seven Days a Week 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
www.CedarBendHumane.org
From the Co-Directors’ Desk
Karla Beckman, Director of Finance, and Kristy Gardner, Director of Operations accept the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Business Integrity.
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Reflecting on the past year helps us to realize our successes and to put into perspective how much our shelter has grown. We are constantly gearing our projects toward the directive of our mission statement. Our goal is to always positively impact and benefit the community and to improve the quality of life for the people and the pets. Cedar Bend Humane Society has been a member of the Better Business Bureau for several years. This past year we were honored to have been awarded the Torch Award for business integrity. We were very proud to partner with the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center and Cesar Millan Show. The Cedar Bend Humane Society, pets, and staff were very well represented. Cedar Bend Humane Society now offers a boarding service for the public, “The Mutt Hutt”. This has been a much needed service in the community. We are also happy to
say it is boarding with a purpose, as the proceeds will support the homeless animals at the shelter. Education has been on our radar this last year, as we partnered with 1Vision, to learn how to support our shelter growth and to acknowledge the many generous donors who share our passion for the animals and who are committed to our visions. We would like to extend a huge “Thank You” to all our donors for supporting the business and the many needs of the homeless animal population. We could not help them without your support and we encourage all entities to take ownership and invest in their local humane society. Thank you to the community for adopting from the humane society. Our adoptions have increased dramatically over the last year. Because you opened your hearts, these pets are receiving a second chance at life and a loving forever home.
We are constantly targeting the problems of animal over-population with many new programs. We currently provide in-house spay/neuter for all pets before placing them into their forever homes. The Trap/Neuter/ Release Program has been a lifesaver for the feral cats in the community and also cuts back on unwanted litters. The Barn-Cat program saves lives by offering healthy cats that may not be suitable as house pets for rodent control to rural farm homes. All cats in this program are altered so as to not add to the population with unwanted litters. We are pleased to partner with Waterloo Animal Control and to supply the hold and care services for the stray and unwanted pets from Black Hawk County, the city of Cedar Falls, and the city of Waterloo. We would like to express our gratitude to our partnering veterinarians. They are essential to the welfare of all our pets. “Thank You” to the many volunteers, fosters, and individuals who give of their time and talents. We value all the rescues and partnerships that work with us every day to save more lives. The Cedar Bend Humane Society would like to thank and acknowledge the community for helping us to reach our milestones. We have a very passionate and caring community and we could not achieve this without your support!
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Board of Directors
Back row: Mary Roach, Sue Lund, Doug Hansen, Meg Brady, Elizabeth Sutton, Leon Galehouse/Treasurer, Mark McCombs Front row: Joanne Koweil/Vice President, Virginia Wilber/Secretary, Annie Galbraith, Anita Kabele/President Not pictured: Steve Hubbard, Brian Roberts, and Amanda Staack.
President’s Message
I have been President of the Cedar Bend Humane Society Board of Directors for seven years. I am the proud “mother” of two dogs; a twelve year old Dalmatian named Pelli and a six year old Schipperke mix named Jackson who I fostered and adopted through Cedar Bend Humane Society. At CBHS we all share the same mission: P.E.T.S. – PLACE. EDUCATE. TEACH. SHELTER. Place animals in life-long loving homes. Educate on the issues of humane care. Teach responsible pet ownership. Shelter the stray, neglected and unwanted. I would like to give a huge “Thank You” for the generosity and compassion shown by our supporters and volunteers. We ask for your continued enthusiasm for improving compassion, empathy, and appreciation for the special roles the animals and CBHS play. This is critically important for building our community and to give the animals the care and respect they deserve. This past year has seen many accomplishments. I believe the most important accomplishment has been the development of a diverse and effective Board that works extremely well with the co-directors, Kristy Gardner and Karla Beckman. This team approach has increased stability and has allowed us to move forward towards our goals from this past year. We are extremely proud of the newly opened “Mutt Hutt”. With the vision of the co-directors and the help from the Board of Directors, CBHS moved forward with
the building of a boarding facility, the Mutt Hutt, now open for public boarding of animals. All the proceeds from the boarding facility will directly benefit the animals of Cedar Bend Humane Society. We have goals for next year that continue our mission. These include increased fundraising, developing strong partnerships with donors, and continued education and outreach. I would like to give the Board of Directors a huge “Thank You”. You all have stepped up to the plate with giving extra time from your already packed schedules. Also, I would like to give a huge “Thank you” to Kristy and Karla for their passion and dedication to this shelter. This has been proven by the endless hours spent making sure everything is running smoothly. And, last but not least, a huge “Thank You” to the staff, for without them the shelter would not be open. as I am all as excited I hope you are d en re of Cedar B about the futu how y. Be proud of et ci So e an m u H ivated e , and be mot m co e av h e w far do! ill have yet to for what we st
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Mission
P.E.T.S. Place. Educate. Teach. Shelter. CBHS is passionate to: PLACE animals in life-long, loving homes. EDUCATE on the issues of humane care. TEACH responsible pet ownership. SHELTER the stray, neglected, and unwanted.
Thank You
CBHS Staff for Your Compassion and Dedication! Administrative Assistant / Adoption Supervisor
Grants Theresa Kurtz
Caitlyn Evans
Adoption Counselors Sydney Foster Rebecca Garner Layla Hagen Pearl Oline Ryan Vasquez McKenzi Wroe
Animal Control Officer/ Maintenance and Grounds Darrel Johnson
Animal Control Officer/ Buildings and Grounds Gail Donovan
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Marketing & Events Coordinator Amy B. Anderson
Kennel Supervisor/ Volunteer Coordinator Abby Cresap
Kennel Attendants Douglas Ackley Kayla Beard Sarah Bell Christianna Cook Darrel Drenner Shavia Mays Elizabeth Mehmen Daniel Schmidt Kendalle Alquwaie
Medical Technicians Amber Lang/Head Med. Tech. Sam Hartmann Bailey Reiling Allysan White
Mutt Hutt Joni Claussen Jessica Foelske Alan Malone Jodi Olson Abby Shannon
Social Media Coordinator Courtney Collins
1,648 PET ADOPTIONS Every animal coming through the doors of Cedar Bend Humane Society deserves a chance. We pride ourselves in being an open admission shelter, taking in every animal that comes to us and giving them a
chance at a new home. Pets up for adoption have no time limit and we put our resources to work helping find them homes. They are provided loving care while they wait for their fur-ever home.
Adoption Center Our Adoption Center can accommodate up to 42 dogs and 50 adoption cats. There is a quiet “meet & greet� room, outside exercise pens, and dog-walking trails. These areas help prospective adopters spend time with their potential new family member. Choosing a shelter pet will reward you with a life-long companion and new best friend. There is no greater reward than to give a homeless animal a second chance at life!
All CBHS adoptions include: Vaccinations Nail trim/bath Flea & tick preventative Internal parasite treatment Spayed/Neutered Heartworm check Microchip Feline leukemia test
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CBHS Treated Sick or Injured Animals This past year CBHS incurred over $100,000 in medical costs treating over 574 pets The Cedar Bend Humane Society never turns away an animal. They come to the shelter in all kinds of conditions and for many reasons. They may be stray, abandoned, lost, sick, injured, or not wanted by their families. As a result, many life-saving medical procedures were performed: • • • • • •
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removed tumors mended paws healed open wounds remedied eye issues amputated injured legs treated heartworm
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provided vaccines completed spay and neuter treated urinary tract infections treated mange treated upper respiratory infections
Reducing Pet Overpopulation CBHS completed 1,041 spay and neuter surgeries Cedar Bend Humane Society believes spaying and neutering homeless pets is a major component of responsible pet ownership. By reducing the number of potential homeless, stray and abandoned pets, existing pets are more likely to receive the care and nurturing they need.
1,803 Animals Microchipped Microchipping is one of the best methods for identifying pets if they become lost. Cedar Bend Humane Society set a goal to microchip 1,000 animals in 2016. We exceeded our goal by 803 through hosting reduced cost microchip clinics resulting in 1,803 CBHS pets and community pets being microchipped.
If you are interested in having your pet microchipped, please call 319-232-6887 or follow the Cedar Bend Humane Society Facebook page for listings of upcoming microchip clinics within your community.
229 Animals Licensed • A family pet is lost every two seconds. • Over 10 million pets are lost each year. • One out of three pets are lost during their lifetimes. Cedar Bend Humane Society issued 229 pet licenses in 2016. Licensing your pet is also an important way to ensure your animals are returned home if they are lost. Licensing and rabies vaccinations ensure the pets in our community are happy and healthy. 6
CBHS Services Thanks to your support we are able to save and help hundreds of animals Thanks to strong community partnerships and support, the Cedar Bend Humane Society is host to a number of services vital to Black Hawk County and surrounding communities. We are very grateful to be able to provide these much needed services to the community. As a non-profit organization, we rely solely upon donations to accomplish and provide these services. • • • • •
Adoption Animal care Rescue for injured and abandoned animals Pet lost and found services Memorial Pet Cemetery / On-site cremation and burial services • Sleep requests • Animal Control for rural Black Hawk County
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Stray holding for Waterloo and Cedar Falls Owner surrender and re-homing pets Microchipping Mutt Hutt Dog and Cat Boarding Retirement community visits PAWS Awhile Gift Shop Pet bathing facilities available
CBHS Programs • Animal Enrichment • Barn Cat Program • Trap - Neuter - Return Program • Volunteer Program • Foster Program • Retirement community visits • Education programs for school children
• Partnerships: rescues and humane societies • Paws Pantry Food Bank • Tours and scheduled group visits • Community service projects • Special needs groups visits
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Adoption Ready Barn Cat Program Feed the Animals Fix-a-Furry Friend Furry 5K Run / Walk Great Paws Gala
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Medical Emergency S.A.V.E. Sponsor a Kennel Sponsor a Pet Sponsor a CBHS Event Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
Grants/Foundations/Bequests Your friendship and support is vital to the continued care of animals needing love and protection! Thank you for your grants, foundations, and estate planning to benefit the homeless animals of the Cedar Bend Humane Society. • ASPCA - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals • Augusta Schurrer Bequest • Black Hawk County Gaming Association • Cedar Falls Community Foundation from the Ella C. Rownd Trust • Cedar Falls Wal-Mart Community Fund • The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa from the Rebecca, Gary, Eric and Elizabeth Bertch Family • The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa from the Kittrell Family Foundation • David Fegley Estate • Emily Schumacher Estate • Green Scene of Black Hawk County • Helen Guernsey Bequest • John E. and Shirley A. Geist Grant
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John H. Stevens Family Fund Grant The Leighty Foundation Liz Whitney Tippett Foundation LSB Foundation matching gifts from Lincoln Savings Bank employees Emily Girsch, Lora Jans, and Jim Thielen Mary Beckman Endowment Fund Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation The Miccio Foundation Petfinder Foundation R.L. and Lois Kilgore Grant University of Iowa Community Credit Union’s Give and Grow initiative on behalf of staff members David Bardsley, Zach Davis, Brooke Kerkove, Alisha Corley, and President/CEO Jeff Disterhoft
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264 Rescue Exchanges The Cedar Bend Humane Society strives to develop great relationships with many organizations! This year alone, over 264 pets were exchanged with partnering rescues. Rescue partnerships allow the pets to meet a larger audience, a different demographic, and expand their chances to find a loving home.
Lost and Found The Cedar Bend Humane Society provides lost and found pet services along with pet postings at www.CedarBendHumane.org.
If you find a stray pet, you may bring it to the intake building located at 1166 W. Airline Hwy., Waterloo between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. Each stray animal arriving at the shelter is given a bordetella vaccine to prevent kennel cough, provided food, shelter, and immediate medical care if needed. If you are missing a pet, we strongly encourage you to check with us immediately. Call 319-232-6887 or 319-235-5335 or come to the shelter to identify/claim your pet. Website Postings of Lost and Found Pets If you choose to hold a lost animal while trying to find its owner, or your lost pet is not at the shelter, please complete a found or lost pet report available on the CBHS website. The information you provide will be posted on our website’s Found Pet or Lost Pet page for 30 days.
370 Pets Returned to Their Owners
We love happy endings!
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FOSTER PARENTS
Providing a Place to Heal & Thrive!
The CBHS receives stray, injured, and abandoned pets that may be too young to be placed up for adoption, or require a quiet environment to recover from surgery. The foster program is designed to give these pets a second chance at life and an opportunity to live long, happy, and healthy lives. CBHS Foster Families help us do just that! Through their dedication and commitment CBHS was able to save countless puppies and kittens in 2016.
Thank you to all of our foster parents for providing love, time, dedication, and a safe and nurturing environment.
CBHS Volunteers
We can’t thank you enough! It is hard to express how important CBHS volunteers are to the animals at the shelter. They spend countless hours caring for the needs of animals. They provide daily consistent love, exercise (in all kinds of weather), and attention to our “guests” while we find their forever homes. Volunteer opportunities with CBHS include
walking dogs, cleaning kennels, assisting with fundraising events, grounds beautification, cat interaction, pet enrichment, and CBHS programs. Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Visit www.CedarBendHumane.org and fill out the volunteer application or e-mail cbhsvolunteer@gmail.com.
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FINANCES and SUPPORT How We Use Our Funds
Boarding Expenses 3% Fundraising Expenses 8% Administrative Expenses 11%
Shelter Expenses 52%
Cedar Bend Humane Society is a local, independent, private, non-profit 501c3 organization that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. CBHS is dependent on contributions, in-kind donations, fundraising, retail store sales, grants, and fees for community services. We do NOT receive any funds from government
Animal Control and Stray Intake Expenses 26%
monies, except from service contracts. We do not receive any tax dollars. CBHS prides itself on exceptional data administration and sound fiscal management. An audit is conducted by an independent certified public accountant each fiscal year.
How the Community Supports our Shelter Fundraising Income 5%
General Contribution and Grant Support 38%
Management and General Income 1%
Programs and Services Revenue 56%
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You Can Change Their World!
ADOPT SAVE SPONSOR FEED PREVENT
$75 helps one cat become adoption ready. $100 helps one dog.
$500 can help with emergency surgeries and save a life. $150 sponsors a kennel for 30 days.
$100 helps feeds CBHS animals for a day. $150 fixes a dog or cat to prevent unwanted litters.
Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________ State & Zip: ________________________________________ Check enclosed for $________________________________ Credit Card #: _______________________________________ Amount to charge $__________________________________ Name on card: ______________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________________________________
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
On-line donation is available at www.CedarBendHumane.org.
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ANIMAL INTAKE REASONS Dog Intake
DOGS BROUGHT IN AS STRAYS (BY PUBLIC AND WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS ANIMAL CONTROL) - 52%
DOGS SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNER - 37%
DOGS TRANSFERRED TO CEDAR BEND HUMANE SOCIETY FROM RESCUE PARTNERS - 11% The CBHS is an open admission Humane Society. This means we will not turn away any animals based on age, health issues, behavioral problems, or aggression tendencies. Many animals entering our facility are healthy and good natured making them candidates for adoption. There are no time limits on how long cats and dogs can be on our adoption floor at the Cedar Bend Humane Society!
Pocket Pet and Caged Animal Intake CAGED ANIMALS BROUGHT IN AS STRAYS (BY PUBLIC AND WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS ANIMAL CONTROL) - 19% CAGED ANIMALS SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNER - 81%
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ANIMAL INTAKE REASONS Cat Intake
CATS BROUGHT IN AS FERAL (BROUGHT IN LIVE TRAPS FROM PUBLIC AND ANIMAL CONTROL) - 12%
CATS SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNER - 21%
CATS TRANSFERRED TO CEDAR BEND HUMANE SOCIETY BY RESCUE PARTNERS - 1% CATS BROUGHT IN AS STRAYS (BY PUBLIC AND WATERL00/CEDAR FALLS ANIMAL CONTROL - 66%
We also take in pets that are no longer wanted by their owners due to temperament concerns, and we shelter and care for the stray, abandoned, sick and injured which can make an animal harder to adopt. Many times these animals can be rehabilitated, but sometimes they cannot. In this case, it is our belief that euthanasia is the most humane alternative to an existence of suffering and pain, or living out their life confined to a kennel or cage.
The CBHS is the only facility in Black Hawk and surrounding counties that accepts ALL stay and abandoned animals. Without CBHS, there would be nowhere for many of these animals to go.
Wildlife Intake CEDAR BEND HUMANE SOCIETY RECEIVED 230 INDIVIDUAL WILDLIFE ANIMALS (RABBITS, BIRDS, RACCOONS, OPOSSUM, SQUIRRELS, TURTLES, DUCKS, ETC. ) 14
ANIMAL DISPOSITION Dog Disposition
ADOPTIONS AND DOGS SENT TO ADOPTION RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS - 64%
LOST DOGS REUNITED WITH OWNERS - 26%
DOGS EUTHANIZED BECAUSE OF AGGRESSION - 6%
NO DOGS WERE EUTHANIZED BECAUSE OF AGE OR LACK OF SPACE
DOGS EUTHANIZED BECAUSE OF INJURY OR ILLNESS - 4% (unable to be treated)
We strive to help the greatest number of animals with the resources we have. With the help and support of the community, we have made a definite impact for the homeless animals; however, it is far too big of a challenge for one single organization to solve all the problems facing companion animals. We continue to need your help and support to help us continue our mission. (Place, Educate, Teach and Shelter). Please consider a kennel sponsorship, or a donation to feed the shelter animals for the day. Your donation could support the Spay and Neuter program or make the difference between life and death if you support a feral cat through the TNR or Barn Cat program. Please visit our website for additional information on how to support one of our life-saving programs.
Pocket Pet and Caged Animal Disposition ADOPTIONS AND CAGED PETS SENT TO ADOPTION RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS - 97%
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POCKET AND CAGED PETS EUTHANIZED DUE TO HEALTH OR TEMPERAMENT - 3%
ANIMAL DISPOSITION Cat Disposition
ADOPTIONS AND CATS SENT TO ADOPTION RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS - 37%
LOST CATS REUNITED WITH OWNERS - 1% CATS EUTHANIZED BECAUSE OF AGGRESSION OR BEHAVIORAL ISSUES - 7% CATS EUTHANIZED BECAUSE OF AGE OR LACK OF SPACE - 6%
CATS EUTHANIZED BECAUSE THEY WERE FERAL - 6% (Property owner requested not to return)
FREE ROAMING CATS ALTERED AND PLACED INTO TNR AND BARN CAT PROGRAMS - 7%
CATS EUTHANIZED BECAUSE OF INJURY OR ILLNESS, INCLUDING DISTEMPER - 36% (unable to be treated) This year we launched programs to help reduce animal intake such as the TNR and Barn Cat program. These programs allow feral cats entering the shelter to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and released to live out their lives as free roaming or barn cats. One hundred and sixty-six cats were saved because of this program. Spaying and neutering is the cornerstone of reducing intake and pet overpopulation. Launching an in-house spay and neuter program has allowed us to prevent 1,041 unwanted litters. Other life-saving programs and services include lost and found and microchip clinics. We have microchipped 1,803 pets and helped to reunite 370 stray pets with their owners.
Wildlife Disposition WILDLIFE RELEASED OR TRANSFERRED TO WILDLIFE REHABILITATION ORGANIZATION - 45% WILDLIFE EUTHANIZED BECAUSE OF INJURY OR ILLNESS - 55%
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Furry 5K Run - Walk
The 7th annual Furry 5K Run / Walk was held on Sunday, May 15th at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls. Over 180 people participated and supported the animals at Cedar Bend Humane Society. Thanks to our sponsors and the community, over $5,000 was raised to help care for so many homeless, unwanted, and abandoned animals.
uiccu.org Cedar Falls
3409 Cedar Heights Dr Waterloo
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930 Tower Park Dr
Special thanks to Dave Lipinski and his team at Trekman Racing for their very generous donation of materials and time! It is through the community’s participation in events like this that we continue our mission to provide humane care for needy animals.
Help Us Celebrate a Year of Saving Lives! Saturday, November 5th 5:00 p.m. Silent Auction and Dinner Our goal is to raise $50,000 to help cover some of the medical costs necessary to care for the homeless, abandoned, sick, and injured animals that enter our door every year. The evening includes special appearances by some CBHS furry friends, social time, dinner, and silent auction.
Music by the Cedar Valley Big Band Hilton Garden Inn, Cedar Falls
Ticket Purchase _____ $55.00 per person _____ $385 for a table of 8 _____ I am unable to attend but would like to donate $ _________ Contact Name: ___________________________________________________________ Company Name: _________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________ State: ______ Zip: ____________ Telephone:__________________________
Payment _____ Check enclosed. Please make check payable to Cedar Bend Humane Society. Credit Card: Visa Discover Mastercard Name on the card: ___________________________________ Card number: ________________________________________ Expiration date: ______________________________________
INTERESTED in SPONSORING or DONATING an item for the AUCTION?
Complete the above information and mail to: Cedar Bend Humane Society, Attn: Gala 2016, 1166 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50703
Please call 319-232-6887 and ask for Amy.
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Mutt Hutt
Dog & Cat Boarding with a Purpose! Boarding fees support homeless animals at Cedar Bend Humane Society! The tradition of growth and expansion continues on the Cedar Bend Humane Society campus, in existence since 1910, CBHS arrived at our current location in 1968. In 2009, with generous donations from the community, we were able to build a new Adoption Center. This year we built a state of the art, climate-controlled dog and cat boarding facility on the CBHS campus, located at 1136 West Airline Highway in Waterloo.
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We are especially excited since boarding fees will support the homeless, needy, and abandoned animals at Cedar Bend Humane Society. We hope you will stop out for a tour or call 319-233-0159. Let us pamper your pet in paradise!
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