PAWS
JULY 2013
Paws Pantry Animal Enrichment Foster Parents Needed Meet the CBHS Kennel Staff The Cedar Bend Humane Society commits itself to providing humane care for all animals under its care, educating the community about responsible pet ownership and advancing the cause of kindness to all animals.
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15 Happy Tails Foster Parents Needed Animal Enrichment Nursing Home Visits Furry 5K Photos In Community with... Meet the CBHS Kennel Staff
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Wishes
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Paws Pantry
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Gifts for Your Furry Friend
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In Memory
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You may also donate online at www.CedarBendHumane.org Name_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________City__________________State_______Zip Code________ Email__________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone___________________________Cell Phone_______________________________________________ _____$25 Toys for Animal Enrichment _____$100 to Spay or Neuter a Shelter Pet _____$50 Annual Donation to receive _____$150 to Feed the Shelter Animals for a day PAWS magazine subscription. _____$300 Medical Care for an injured animal _____$75 for Shots for Incoming Strays _____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.
PAWS Magazine is a quarterly publication produced by the Cedar Bend Humane Society. Future publications coming your way: October 2013, January, April, and July 2014. If you are interested in advertising in PAWS magazine, please call Amy B. Anderson at 319-232-6887 or email CBHSevents@mchsi.com Cedar Bend Humane Society 1166 West Airline Highway Waterloo, IA 50703-9634
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319-232-6887 Adoption Center Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tues. - Sun. Closed on Mondays
CBHS Co-Directors Karla Beckman Kristy Gardner Board of Directors Leon Galehouse Mary Roach Lora Jans Brian Roberts Anita Kabele Steve Slessor Joanne Koweil Mitchel West Sue Lund Virginia Wilbur Kristina Miller Sara Witt
Black Hawk Animal Control
319-235-5535 Monday - Friday Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Animal Intake Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily
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*When Princess arrived at the Shelter, she adopted Gail, an Animal Control Officer. Princess would whine and cry whenever Gail left her side. Gail, being the “softie” that she is, took Princess home to foster and help her with her special fear issues! Because of Gail’s dedication, Princess was able to be adopted.
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Foster Parents Needed! The Cedar Bend Humane Society is in need of foster families! Becoming a foster parent is a rewarding experience! You will have the opportunity to care for pets that need extra TLC, prior to entering the Cedar Bend Humane Society’s adoption program. If you have the ability and the time to take a needy pet into your home for nurturing and care; this is the program for you! The CBHS receives hundreds of lost, abandoned, and unwanted animals every year. Often these wayward critters come in sick, injured or as infants too young to be placed on our adoption floor. The foster program is designed to give these pets a second chance at life and an opportunity for them to be adopted. The foster program is vital to the mission of the Cedar Bend Humane Society by providing humane care for all animals under its protection! If you are interested in partnering with the CBHS to help save lives, please visit our website at www.CedarBendHumane.org for more information or to fill out a “foster family” application!
Criteria to become a Foster Family • Love! • Time! • Dedication! • A safe and nurturing vironment!
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• Attend the CBHS volunteer orientation! What to expect from CBHS when you are a Foster Family • CBHS will provide all pet supplies needed for the care of your foster animal. • CBHS will provide all medical and veterinary care. •
CBHS will provide support and animal care instructions.
• CBHS will seek to place your foster pet in a wonderful new adoptive home!
We hope to hear from you soon………..They are waiting!!!
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Animal Enrichment at CBHS Animals can’t tell us when they are stressed or bored, but their behavior speaks volumes. In dogs, this can be seen as excessive barking, chewing, destroying toys and blankets, jumping, resource guarding, spinning movement in the kennel, depression, aggression toward people or other animals. In cats, it may be lethargic behaviors, hiding, attacking other animals, sitting in litter boxes, or even hair loss. All stressed animals become more susceptible to illness and may tend to have a harder time finding an adoptive home. This is why animal enrichment is so important! Enrichment programs are designed to engage animals in different ways to prevent boredom, target animals showing stress or anxiety symptoms, and work to make the animal at ease. Enrichment deals directly with animal contentment and emotional health.
in the dog kennels and cat rooms every day. Cats and dogs are scent oriented creatures and by varying the scents we are able to alter their environment. Every day we provide each animal with a different activity. The activities are designed to challenge them mentally and to take time to solve. We use food puzzles, frozen treats in the middle of ice cubes, chews such as rawhides, and many other activities. Our enrichment program is run completely on donations so our activities are dependent on the treats and items donated.
Targeted Enrichment
The CBHS Program consists of two branches: General Enrichment and Targeted Enrichment. General enrichment is to prevent boredom and provide variety and entertainment for each animal. Targeted enrichment is designed to specifically help the animals who are struggling to cope with the shelter environment. Animals, in our shelter, partake in appropriate enrichments to aid in their physical and emotional health.
General Enrichment General enrichment consists of four elements: exercise, socialization, scent, and activity. We ask all CBHS volunteers to donate (5) hours of animal care a month through walking, socialization, enrichment and animal handling at events. With 143 active volunteers, our goal is to give our animals over 700 hours of interaction a month. The public is encouraged to participate by presenting treats to our pets, especially for good behaviors. Our staff is responsible 6 for distributing scents. Different scents are placed
Targeted enrichment is designed for certain animals that are in need of more TLC in order to deal with shelter environment. Some dogs and cats need additional snuggle time, office visits to get away from their kennels, more outside time, skills training, individual attention, and some need alone time and a place to hide to find security. Staff and Volunteers work to identify animals and their specific needs to help prepare them for their forever homes. If you would like to help, please consider becoming a volunteer. Committed volunteers, who are able to come out to the shelter on a regular basis and support our animals, are vital to the success of our organization. If you don’t have time to volunteer, please consider organizing a donation drive or consider making a donation to support the ongoing efforts of the Cedar Bend Humane Society. Please help us to fulfill our mission of providing humane care for all animals under our protection, educating the community about responsible pet ownership, and advancing the cause of kindness to all animals.
Let Us Entertain You! Nursing homes use physical, mental and emotional healthcare services to support their clients’ well-being. Animal shelters require the same symbiotic relationship in order for their animals to remain happy and healthy. Manor Care in Waterloo requested the Cedar Bend Humane Society to bring animals to visit their clients. Interaction with the shelter animals has shown strong therapeutic effects on the mental and emotional well-being of their residents. Giving shelter pets a break from their daily routine, time away from the shelter environment, and one on one time with the Manor Care residents also supports the mental and emotional health of the animals.
We have regular scheduled visits with the following entities: • Manor Care in Waterloo 3rd Friday of each month • Western Home in Cedar Falls 1st Thursday of each month • Ridgeway Place 1st Monday of each month
Our goal is to provide a pleasant experience for the people we visit and to also give CBHS animals a chance to enjoy daily moments of interaction.
Each animal is temperament tested before it is placed up for adoption. Staff carefully choose which animals do well in specific environments when selecting animals for events, school visits or nursing home visits. Excited, barking dogs may be too intense for a nursing home visit. Some people prefer to snuggle with a small lap dog, others may prefer to pet the head of a large dog that stands or sits beside them.
Our nursing home visits started with Manor Care in April of 2012. Since then, we have increased our visits and partnered with other nursing homes to improve the lives of their residents and to also improve the lives of the residents of the Cedar Bend Humane Society.
One to three animals are taken to each facility per visit. We rotate cat and dog visits and provide different animals each time. We strive to meet the needs of all residents and try to make sure all CBHS animals are getting the necessary socialization in the community. We would like to extend a big “Thank You” to the nursing homes and their residents who have helped the Cedar Bend Humane Society advance the cause of kindness to all animals under its care and also to the CBHS volunteers who have provided humane care during handling and transport.
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The 4th Annual Furry 5K was held on Sunday, May 12th at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls. 287 participants registered and supported the Cedar Bend Humane Society. Thanks to sponsors and the community over $7000 was raised to help care for the abandoned, neglected and homeless animals of the Cedar Valley. Special thanks to Dave Lipinski and his team at Trekman Racing for their very generous donation of materials and time!
FURRY 5K RUN / WALK
It is through the community’s participation in events like this that it is possible to continue providing humane care for all of the animals at the shelter.
Next year’s event will be on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2014, at Big Woods Lake. We hope to see you there!
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In Community with... Thank You Green Scene! Green Scene awarded the Cedar Bend Humane Society $1,560.00 from their County Beautification funds. The monies were used to add trees to our outdoor play area, allowing shade for the dogs during the warm summer days. In addition, the entrance to the CBHS Cemetery was landscaped with rose bushes and trees. Everything was planted and ready for our Memorial Day weekend visitors. Thank you Green Scene for your generous gift! Special Thank You to Jordan’s Nursery and their assistance with planting selections and landscaping advice!
Thank You Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation! The Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation awarded CBHS $20,000 for landscaping around the Adoption Center, outdoor fencing for a meet and greet area, and funds for the spay and neuter of stray, abandoned and unwanted animals. Thank you so much for your continued support! Look for more information and photos in our PAWS October issue.
Thank You Black Hawk County Gaming Association and Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa!
The Black Hawk County Gaming Association and the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa awarded $33,100 to the Cedar Bend Humane Society to purchase an adoption mobile for off-site adoptions and animal transport. A 2013 Nissan van has been purchased from John Deery Motors and will be ready for off-site adoptions this fall. The vehicle will be complete with graphics to identify the Cedar Bend Adoption Mobile.
Thank You Planetary Tree Service and the City of Cedar Falls!
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Planetary Tree Service graciously donated multiple loads of mulch to the Cedar Bend Humane Society. The City of Cedar Falls also contributed mulch. The mulch is used to soften the surface of our outdoor play areas. The mulch has also been used around our new plantings and landscaped areas as well as the walking paths.
Thank You Lovable Linc!
The authors of the book ‘Lovable Linc’ spent the morning at the CBHS Adoption Center on June 8th and June 22nd autographing books and telling the story of Linc, a cat adopted by Lincoln Elementary School. A portion of the sales were donated to CBHS!
Thank You Stuff Etc! The weekend of June 8th and 9th the Stuff Etc. truck was in the Adoption Center parking lot for donation drop offs. Items were sold at the Waterloo Stuff Etc. with all proceeds going to help the animals of the CBHS!
Thank You Pizza Ranch!
The CBHS Board Members and Volunteers waited tables for donations on June 12th. 7% of receipts from dine-in, carry-out and delivery sales went to benefit the homeless animals of the Cedar Valley!
Thank You Danielle Wagner! The 5th Annual Dog Day at the Ballpark was June 23 with Danielle Wagner from KWWL who helped raise money for the Cedar Bend Humane Society and P.E.T. P.A.L.S.
Thank You P.E.T. P.A.L.S.! P.E.T. P.A.L.S. recently donated a bench to the Cedar Bend Humane Society in memory of Bonnie Sines, one of its co-founders, who passed away in 2008. It has been placed along the walking trail where volunteers can exercise shelter dogs. Bonnie, a former UNI professor, was also an animal behaviorist and a past president of the Humane Society. Janet Thompson takes a break from walking Twiggy, one of our senior guests who is available for adoption.
SAVE THE DATES!
Saturday October 12th This year we are partnering with the American Cancer Society and their Bark for Life event!
Saturday November 16th Cedar Bend Humane Society Annual Gala
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Meet the CBHS Kennnel Staff Joni Claussen, Rachel Blocker, Morgan Young, Shayna Grundey, Kendalle Alquwaie, Tia French (Intern), Ashley Morales, Lindsey Roberts, Andrew Gelbowitz, and Jodi Olson.
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Here is what the day in the life of our CBHS Kennel staff involves!
The Cedar Bend Humane Society
The Kennel staff is on duty all day every day starting as early as 8:00 a.m.
and for caring for up to 300 animals on a daily basis!
• Dogs are walked • Bedding is laundered and distributed • Kennels are scrubbed • Poop is scooped • Litter boxes are cleaned and refilled
• Outdoor exercise pens are monitored
The Cedar Bend Humane Society strives for excellence in providing humane care for all animals under its protection, and to advancing the cause of kindness to all animals under its care. The CBHS kennel staff is a caring and hardworking bunch that make a difference in the lives of every animal they handle each and every day!
• Swimming pools are filled for dogs to splash and play in
The CBHS Kennel staff have various reasons for choosing their line of work.
• Toys and treats are distributed
“I work for CBHS because I have always loved animals and this job has given me a lot of experience which will be great when I pursue my degree in pre-vet at ISU this fall.”
• Small animal cages are cleaned • Animals are fed & given fresh water
• “Food puzzles” and “enrichment projects” are created and distributed • Dogs are groomed and bathed • Dogs are paired for “Puppy play dates” in the outdoor exercise areas •
“Catnip time” and “laser pointer” activities are provided for cats
• Repeat again tomorrow……..
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These dedicated and tireless bunch of individuals not only care for the animals waiting to be adopted, they also tend to the abandoned, lost, unwanted and stray animals that come through the doors of the CBHS Intake Center.
“I work here because I really enjoy working with animals and I also will be going to school for veterinarian medicine in the fall of 2014.” “I work here because I love animals and the experience. I went to school for Veterinary Assistance. I want to make a difference and this job makes me feel like I am.”
Are You Crafty? Would you be willing to donate a quilted item to the November 16th Cedar Bend Humane Society Gala? This year’s theme is “Homeward Bound.” Please call 319-232-6887 if you are willing to help! Thank You!
Paws Pantry Did you know the Cedar Bend Humane Society sponsors a “pet food bank” that provides pet food for families in need? The CBHS receives pet food on a regular basis through donations from; The Northeast Iowa Food Bank, local businesses and individuals from the Cedar Valley. Donated food is used to support and feed the hundreds of homeless animals entering the shelter each year. Due to the many generous donations received from the community, the CBHS is able to redistribute extra donations of pet food. The Humane Society offers pet food assistance to partnering animal rescue groups and foster based Humane Societies.
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In 2011, the CBHS partnered with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank to create a pet food assistance program for the residents of Northeast Iowa called the “Paws Pantry.”
5,660 pounds of pet food to families requesting assistance. This program embodies the mission of the Cedar Bend Humane Society by educating the community about responsible pet ownership and advancing the cause of kindness to all animals.
This program was designed to provide “pet owners” food assistance during brief periods of financial hardship. The goal is to help keep “owned” pets from becoming homeless by providing families with resources to feed their animals during times of need.
The “Paws Pantry” distributes pet food twice a month at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. For additional information on how you can receive assistance, or donate to the cause of feeding the homeless pet population please contact the shelter at 319-232-6887 or visit our website at www. CedarBendHumane.org.
In 2013, the CBHS “Paws Pantry” program has already supplied
Your donations help us to help them!
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Meet Copper Hi! My name is Copper. I am a 5 year old, Yellow Lab Mix that was surrendered to the Cedar Bend Humane Society. I am currently in foster care because I have a bad knee. My ACL - anterior cruciate ligament needs to be repaired. I am waiting for my surgery date. Without surgery I am in danger of using use of my leg. A veterinarian has generously offered to perform my surgery at no cost to the CBHS. However, there will be costs involved in my care and recovery. If you are willing to assist or are interested in adopting me, please call 319-232-6887! Thank You!
CBHS PAWS Awhile Gift Shop We have all kinds of fun toys for your furry friends in our PAWS Awhile Gift Shop located in the CBHS Adoption Center! Your purchase also goes to support all of the homeless and abandoned animals at the shelter! Gift shop hours run 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Gift Shop is closed on Mondays!
CBHS Summer Wish List Small Yard Rakes Snuggle Fabric Sheets Plastic Swimming Pools (please no inflatable ones) Mop Heads Scrubbing Brushes Cat Litter Simple Green Bleach Laundry Detergent Lotrimin AF Dish Soap Hand Soap Latex and Rubber Gloves Pet Food - especially Dry Dog Food
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Gallon Storage Bags Paper Towels Toilet Paper Blankets Treats and Toys Leads and Collars Copy Paper Kleenex Heating Pads Gauze Clorox Wipes Tape Windex Sharpies Plastic Medical Tape Brooms
In Memory of
Steven Bard Memorial Steven & Mary Bard Joseph & Krystle Primus Peggy Bowers Martha Baker Cagley Memorial Frances Truman Caleb Eric & Dorothy Sundquist Casey Larry & Lois Cohrt Marcia Chamness Charles Chamness Jean Firman Douglas & Margaret McInroy Joanne Latta-Reeves Brian & Deborah Sampson J. E. Thompson Wayne & Colleen Weber Brian Youll Chloe the Cat David Hildahl Clover Shirley Freshwaters Gabe Love Mike, Deb, Blake & Katie Deb & Michael Buckner Jerry Eckhardt Nancy Eckhardt Sara & Steve Witt John Glascock Anonymous John Axness John & Maureen Beckman Cedarloo Family Practice Martha Gettinger LaVern Halling Richard & Marion Irey Anne Lanich Thomas Lebo Diane Olson Lawrence & Kay Tate Fred & Joyce Timson
Shirley Graeser William & Diane Freestate Skippy, BJ, Hawkeye, Trouble, Toby Angeline Ormord Tom Grasmick Mike & Kendra Asseff Steve & Emily Forrsberg Deana & Tom Grasmick Reinhold Grasmick Craig & Beverly Kimpton Structured Asset Funding LLC Nicole Warrington Tunis DenHartog Frances Truman Ruth Hartleip Jack Bertch James & Janet Bickley Kathy Breckunitch Stephen & Doris Corbin Gerald & Marcy Hartleip Cheryl & Stephen Kennedy Doug Lawry Roger & Trudy Neuman Dale & Deborah Sienknecht Marilyn & James Strubel Gretchen Suiter Charlene Heggen Lyle & Donna Hodgin Nancy Junker Anonymous Dean & Janice Barnum Rochelle Dungan Stacy Glascock Floyd Gundley Kenneth & Jo Ann Harken Brian & Dawn Heath Joe Hess Vicki Hess L. D. & J. A. Krueger Judy Nielsen Roger & Barbara Trueg Jeffrey & Brenda Volker Marcella Kapela Collin & Shirley Randall Link Carl & William Bowlin
Viola Mazza Anoymous Marian Moon Anonymous Mugsey Richard Nemmers Jean McGilligan David & Betty Etherington Coleen Kelso Megan Colleen Simmons Eleanor Pardoe Rod Berger Gary Bertch David Pardoe James Pardoe Todd Pardoe Rebecca Roethler Barbara Schoneman Sharon Pint Toni Burke Kim Robbins Pam Gabbard-Fristo Eleanor Rowe Shawna & Clint Rowe Robert O. Smith Vera Smith Margaret Torrin Margaret & Darryl Torrin Buddy Truax Kathy & Kendall Diehl Marilyn R. Young Andrew & Angela Conrad Jeff Halverson Joan Young Rebecca & Brian Kuhlman William & Michelle Young Randy Williams
In Honor of Laura Young Erin Rankin
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EXTRA! EXTRA! BARK ALL ABOUT IT! MARCH
The Cedar Bend Humane Society placed 43 dogs, 41 cats and 1 rat in homes in the month of March!
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CBHS adopted 76 Dogs, 42 cats, 3 guinea pigs and 1 rabbit into furever homes in April!
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70 Dogs, 56 Cats 2 Rats and 3 Guinea Pigs were adopted into new and loving homes in May!
Thank you to the Cedar Valley and to everyone who adopted from the Cedar Bend Humane Society! There have been 549 adoptions from January to May. Thank you also to all of the rescues for partnering with us to help save more lifes!