The Cedar Bend Humane Society commits itself to providinghumane care for all animals under its protection,

educating the community about responsible pet ownership, and to advancing the cause of kindness to all animals.

PAWSAnnual Report Edition

AUGUST 2014

It has been a very exciting year for the Cedar Bend Humane Society!!! We have experienced tremendous growth and change throughout the last year. We are very proud of ourcommunity supported facilities which include both an Intake Center to receive stray and owner surrendered animals and an Adoption Center which houses adoptable animals looking for forever homes. We are very grateful for every donation from the public and community businesses. As a non-profit organization, we rely solely upon donations to help medicate, feed, groom, spay and neuter, and provide care and shelter for the homeless, abandoned, neglected, and unwanted animals of the Cedar Valley. Cedar Bend Humane Society has been busy expanding our services by offering cat and dog boarding for personal pets. We proudly took over Aalii Country Kennels in December 2013. We are very pleased to be able to offer this much needed service to the community. We are thrilled to see Cedar Bend Humane Society Alumni visiting us at the

Aalii Kennel, as boarders. We treasure all the partnerships and relationships we held with various individuals and organizations over this last year; our local media, humane societies, animal rescue groups, veterinary clinics, low cost spay/neuter clinics, and many non-profit agencies. It is because of these partnerships that we are able to save and help so many animals. We want to welcome and encourage everyone to get involved with their local shelter. Through education, community support, and partnerships, the Cedar Bend Humane Society continues to give homeless

animals a second chance at life. We want to thank each and every one of you for your friendship and support. You have made a difference in the lives of so many animals.

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From the Co-Directors’ Desk

Thank you for helping us

to help them!

Kristy GardnerDirector of Operations

Karla BeckmanDirector of Finance

President’s Message I have been President of the Cedar Bend Humane Society Board of Directors for 5 years. I am the proud “mother” of two dogs; a 10 year old Dalmatian named Pelli and a 4 year old Schipperke mix named Jackson which I fostered through CBHS and adopted. The Cedar Bend Humane Society and the community share the same mission of rescuing, protecting, and saving lives of homeless animals. Over the last year, we have experienced many changes in operations due to Animal Control contracts. The Board of Directors would like to thank the community for all of your support during this time. Please know your support is still needed to continue our mission as a humane society. We ask for your continued enthusiasm to change attitudes for improving compassion, empathy, and appreciation for the special roles the animals play. This is criticallyimportant for giving the animals the care and respect they deserve. I would like to give the Board of Directors a huge “Thank You” for your dedication to the shelter and for

your love of animals. You have all given many volunteer hours from your already packed schedules to develop a well-functioning and active Board who works extremely well with the CBHS Co-Directors. Also, I would like to give a public “Thank You” to Kristy and Karla. You both have a passion and dedication to this shelter and a love for animals that cannot be matched by anyone. And, of course, a huge “Thank You” to the staff for without them the shelter would not be open. Looking back at everything that has been accomplished, I am very proud to be part of this Board of Directors and part of this organization. We have come a long way in the last ten years. We have many exciting opportunities ahead of us!

President Cedar Bend Humane Society Board of Directors

Anita Kabele

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Kendalle Alquwaie - Kennel AttendantAmy B. Anderson - Marketing & Events Coordinator

Roxane Baldwin - Aalii Kennel AttendantKelly Bonnar - Kennel Attendant

Angie Bousselot - Kennel AttendantJoni Claussen - Kennel Attendant

Gail Donovan - Animal Control OfficerAlex Dust- Kennel Attendant

Caitlyn Evans - Adoption SupervisorRhiannon Gors - Adoption CounselorKalab Hamilton - Adoption Counselor

Alison Jaynes - Aalii Kennel Attendant/Adoption CounselorDarrel Johnson - Animal Control Supervisor/

Maintenance and Grounds Amber Lang - Medical Technician/Kennel Supervisor

Alan Malone - Volunteer & Education CoordinatorKelsey Martens - Adoption Counselor/Aalii Kennel Attendant

Nicole Norman - Kennel AttendantJodi Olson - Kennel Attendant

Hannah Shaffer - Adoption CounselorAbby Shannon - Adoption Counselor/Aalii Kennel Attendant

Caitlin Stover - Kennel AttendantTiffany Tiedt - Kennel Attendant

Vania Warns - Medical Technician SupervisorRhianna Williams - Kennel Attendant

Emily Wilson - Kennel Attendant

Cedar Bend Humane Society Staff 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 and providing them with daily consistent love and exercise. Currently, there are 285 active CBHS volunteers There are 32 junior volunteers, under 18 years of age. Since May 2012,

volunteers have logged 7,163 hours toward dog-walking, events, and fund-raising. Kathy Gors has logged over 844 volunteer hours. Three interns, 4 days a week, from West High, Expo, and Quakerdale volunteer their time to exercise, socialize dogs and cats, and clean kennels. Brownie groups, Girl Scout troops, and various school groups regularly help fill food bags for the PAWS pantry. Full Circle Services visit monthly to hand out enrichment treats, toys, and walk dogs. Waterloo Target managers and several college student groups helped landscape and mulch the outside play areas and the walking trail. We can’t thank all of you enough! Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Visit www.CedarBendHumane.org and fill out the volunteer application or e-mail cbhsvolunteer@gmail.com.

Our Volunteers are Essential!The of the Cedar Bend Humane Society

Make sure your pet is microchipped, and always wears a collar and identification tag. If you are separated from your pet, an ID tag with a current phone number will be his or her ticket home!

If your pet is outside on a hot day, provide a way for them to cool off. Fill a child’s wading pool with cool and refreshing water for them to lay in, keep it the shade, and change the water every few hours. It is essential your pet have a source of water to drink when outside!

Don’t take your pet to crowded summer events such as concerts or fairs. The crowds, loud noises, and heat can be stressful and dangerous to your pet. Be especially aware of these threats during holidays.

Going for a ride in the car can be fun, but NEVER leave your pet in the car in warm weather; even parked in the shade with the windows open, the inside temperature can reach well over 100 degrees very rapidly! This can be fatal!

Keep up to date on vaccinations and flea treatments. Pests carry heartworm disease and are more prevalent in the summer.

Panting is a form of cooling for animals. Certain dogs such as Pekingese, Brussels Griffons, and Boxers along with other short-faced dogs do not pant as efficiently as longer-faced dogs. It is harder for them to cool down. Keep these breeds in air-conditioning!

Keep your dog off chemically treated or fertilized lawns for 24 hours after application. Be aware that plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them.

If you happen to see a pet alone in a car during a hot summer day, alert the management of the store, call your local animal control, or call the police immediately.

Panting is a form of cooling for animals. Be on the lookout for excessive panting or drooling, this may be a sign of heatstroke or other distress.

Additional signs of possible heat stroke include reddened gums and tongue, blank stare, or rapid breathing. If your pet shows any signs of heat distress, take them to your veterinarian for a full exam.

• Cover them with a towel soaked in cool water (not cold water or ice)

• Place them in a bath of cool water• Offer Pedialyte to restore electrolytes.

• Let your pet drink small amounts of water or lick ice cubes.• A dog’s temperature naturally ranges between

100 to 102 degrees. Check your pet’s temperature regularly until it reaches a safe level.

Keep Your Pet Cool!

Signs of Heat Distress

If your pet shows any signs of distress, cool them down in one or more of the following ways:

Prolonged contact with hot asphalt or sand can burn your dog’s paws. Avoid these surfaces on hot days!

Plan your daily walk in the early morning or evening hours when the temperature is less intense. Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.

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Remember to keep your pet safe this summer by following these tips

Community partnerships save the lives of animals and help to continue our mission! We are grateful for the many relationships between the CBHS and other animal rescue organizations and humane societies. These partnerships have proven vital in the rescue and placement of hundreds of animals each year! One of our partnerships is with Midwest K-9 detection and consulting. This organization trains dogs for narcotics detection and patrol dogs. They partner with rescues and humane societies to find dogs that may not otherwise have a chance at adoption. The CBHS has worked with Midwest K-9 to learn how to identify the traits and temperament of individual dogs that are desirable for this program. Many of these dogs have a high amount of energy and intensity which causes them to be overlooked by prospective adopters.

Partnering for Paws!

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ROBI

RUEGER Robi and Rueger are perfect examples of how community partnerships save lives!

Both of these dogs had that all too familiar story; they were in a shelter abandoned and unwanted! Robi came to the CBHS as a stray running the streets and Rueger was abandoned by his owners. Both of these dogs were young, energetic, and a little on the crazy side. They both had a high fetch drive and would do just about anything to go after that tennis ball! Midwest K-9 agreed to accept both dogs into their program for training. Now both dogs have a career in law enforcement! Robi is now living in Puerto Rico, he is a member of an agency that assists local law enforcement in finding narcotics in the schools and universities…..Robi is a narcotic dog and a very valued member of their team! Watch him at work by going to this YouTube video: USCDA PR ROBI Lockers. Rueger is now an officer with the Minooka Police Department in Minooka, IL. Rueger has not only completed his training and is certified as a narcotics detection K9, he also completed his training as a tracking and article search K9, AND he has passed all the state of Illinois certifications! We want to extend a huge thank you to Midwest K9 for your partnership and to all of the rescues, humane societies, veterinarians, foster homes and supporters…together we are able to make a lifesaving difference for many homeless animals!

Dr. Wayne Endres, D.V.M. volunteers his time and energies to the animals at the Cedar Bend Humane Society. He visits every Tuesday morning to provide veterinary care for the shelter animals. He conducts examinations, administers vaccinations and medicines as needed, and provides for the overall wellness of the animals. He has performed numerous life-saving surgeries on shelter pets: removed tumors, mended paws, healed open wounds, remedied eye issues, and so much more. Thank you also to Brookside Veterinary Hospital in Cedar Falls for providing the necessary medical facilities for these surgeries. This sweet long hair grey kitten came to the shelter with a BB in her head and Dr. Endres removed it. Other happy and satisfied patients of Dr. Endres include: Nancy, a bassett hound, her tumors were removed; Sophia, the cat whose paw was caught in a trap, needed the tip of her paw removed; Shaka, a pit bull surrendered by her owner, needed special attention because her collar was embedded in her neck; Sami, the elderly poodle with a softball sized wound on her back, needed over 12 stitches; Sabrina, a pit bull mix, needed tumors removed; Snoopy had dental surgery because of infected gums and bad teeth; Sissy, a black lab, needed an emergency c-section. Sissy’s sweet puppy, Mira, was the sole survivor of a litter of three.

Many animals come through our door needing these life-saving services. Dr. Wayne Endres has been responsible for their survival. Thank you so much for your continued compassion, time, dedication, and expert care!

Thank You Dr. Endres for all you do!

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We want to extend a huge “THANK YOU” to everyone who supported the shelter in 2013 - 2014. Your sponsorships, partnerships, attendance, grants, donations, and volunteer help with humane society events is priceless! As a non-profit organization, we rely solely upon the support of the community. Every dollar and donation received benefits the animals by helping to medicate, feed, groom, spay/neuter, and provide basic care and shelter for the animals. These events help us to do just that! Every event makes a difference in the lives of the hundreds of needy animals.

Start and End at Gateway Park / Small Shelter / Lincoln St. & E. Main St. Cedar Falls, IATo register: email CBHSEvents@mchsi.com, call 319-232-6887 or visit www.CedarBendHumane.org

$25. 00 registration per riderChildren 12 and under are free

2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Pedal for Paws Poker Ride

Saturday August 23rd, 2014All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at Cedar Bend Humane Society

CBHS Fundraising events essential to saving lives!WOW! What a great year it has been for the Cedar Bend Humane Society!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS!

November 15th, 2014 Silent & Live Auction Dinner and Dance Hilton Garden Inns, Cedar Falls

All proceeds benefit homeless and abandoned animals.

SAT. August 16th10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Cedar Bend Humane Society1166 West Airline Hwy. Yard SaleDog Days of Summer

The Cedar Bend Humane Society and the Cedar Valley Cyclists are partnering to help homeless animals. The first annual Pedal for Paws Poker Ride will be Saturday, August 23rd from 2:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. at Gateway Park in Cedar Falls. Registration is $25. Kids under 12 are free. Call 319-232-6887 to register or email CBHSEvents@mchsi.com. There will be great prizes! Scratch Curbside and Nona’s Concessions will be there.

The Cedar Bend Humane Society Dog Days of Summer YARD Sale will be Saturday, August 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the Cedar Bend

Humane Society Campus, 1166 West Airline Highway, Waterloo.

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Our 5th annual “It’s Reigning Cats & Dogs” gala will be Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls. The evening includes a special appearance by CBHS furry friends, dinner, dance, (music by the Cedar Valley Big Band) and a live and silent auction. We hope you will consider a sponsorship toward this vital fundraiser. Please email CBHSEvents@mchsi.com if you are willing to sponsor this event or donate items for the silent and live auction.

DOG WALK

The CBHS DOG WALK will be Saturday, September 6th at Big Woods Lake, south shelter. More details coming soon.

Our Holiday Open House offers reduced price adoptions, punch, cookies, great gift baskets, and door

prizes as a thank you to the community for their friendship and support. Mark your calendars for

Sunday, December 7th, 2014. Come and celebrate with us!

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Have a dirty dog? Tired of all the hair and mess after you

give your pooch a good grooming at home?We can help with that!

CBHS grooming facility is now available by appointment for you to bathe your dog! We have a state of the art bathing station equipped with a two level bath tub designed to accommodate all sizes of canines from the smallest terrier to the largest mastiff! Bring your dog in to bathe……you will take home a sparkling clean pooch with none of the mess or clean up! Leave all that to us! CBHS will provide the facility, shampoo, conditioner, combs, brushes, and clean towels! Reserve your one hour session to bathe your dog for $15.00 (+ tax)

Does your pooch need a pedicure? We can help with that!

Trained CBHS staff will be happy to clip your dog’s nails when you are in for your pet’s bath! Schedule a pedicure for your pet for $10 (+ tax)

DIRTY DOG?

Contact the Cedar Bend Humane Society to reserve a time to bathe your dirty dog at the CBHS grooming facility!

Look for us on Thursday, August 14th and the 28th!

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to learn what time we will be there!

Where are these dogs going? ...to the dog park!The Cedar Bend Humane Society Adoption Mobile will be at the Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park in Waterloo and the City of Cedar Falls Paw Park to hand out great pet gifts and CBHS coupons.

Thank you to our sponsors for making the Furry 5K possible!

The 5th annual Furry 5K Run / Walk was held on Sunday, May 11th at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls. Over 200 people registered and supported the animals at the Cedar Bend Humane Society. Thanks to our sponsors and the community, over $7000 was raised to help care for so many homeless, unwanted, and abandoned animals. 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

makes it possible to continue our mission to provide humane care for needy animals. Next year’s event will be on Mother’s Day, May 10th at Big Woods Lake. We hope to see you there!

Thanks for Running with Us!

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Thank you to everyone for your recent donation drives that supported the animals at CBHS! Your friendship and support is vital to the continued care of animals needing love and protection.

PAWS (this magazine) is published bi-annually and mailed to over 4,000 subscribers statewide. It is also posted on-line at www.ISSUU.com. Thank you to the advertising support of local businesses for making this format possible! We hope to continue this quality publication but need additional sponsors and continued community support to make this happen.

CBHS is now on Vine. Follow us to watch and share videos. We currently have 56 followers.

CBHS Twitter @CedarBendHS currently has 247 followers. Follow us for fun and inspiring messages.

CBHS Facebook currently has 3,714 likes. This is a great place to view our daily adoptions and learn about upcoming events.

CBHS E-newsletter “Paws Awhile” and “Shorts” currently has 3,081 subscribers. Visit our website www.CedarBendHumane.org and register to recieve these e-newsletters.

The CBHS Website - www.CedarBendHumane.org has over 5,500 users a month; 49% were new visitors with a total of 231,943 pageviews. Advertising space is available on this website, please call 319-232-6887 for more information.

Staying in Touch!

Grants and SponsorsThank you to the PetFinder Foundation and Bruce Earnest for the $1000 operations grant! Your support is vital to the continuing daily care of so many animals!

Thank you to the Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation who awarded CBHS $20,000 for operational costs. The funds will be used for the spay and neuter of stray, abandoned, and unwanted animals.

Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thank you to all the children who gave up birthday presents in favor of CBHS donations for the shelter animals!

The Cedar Bend Humane Society has been working on a new, dynamic, user-friendly website. A big “SHOUT OUT” to our friends at Far Reach for creating this beautiful new website!

Memorial & Planned GivingLeave a legacy to provide for the animals of tomorrow.

Your generosity is essential to bettering their lives.

• OutrightGifts

• Bequests

• LifeInsurancePolicies

• CharitableRemainderTrusts

• RetainedLifeEstateAgreements

• CharitableGiftAnnuities

“Planned giving” is an all-inclusive term used to describe the many types of gifts an individual may use to continue supporting the mission of the Cedar Bend Humane Society. Some of these options include:

There are many types of planned giving arrangements, whichever one you choose, you always have the option of directing how the funds will be used.

• Unrestricted gift may be used for the immediate needs of the shelter and animals or it may be set aside for use toward a larger, future project.

• Restricted gift may be made for a specific purpose that you designate. Some examples include veterinary care for injured animals, the spay/neuter program, human education, or facility maintenance and improvement.

Planned Giving

For more information or to receive a Planned Giving Brochure, please contact Co-Directors Karla Beckman or Kristy Gardner by calling 319-232-6887.

We would love the opportunity to thank you for your generous act. We are happy to honor your wishes regarding anonymity.

Your support is a gift of life and hope for

homeless and abandoned dogs and cats.

Thank you for your friendship and support!

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Finances and Support

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The Black Hawk County Gaming Assocation and the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa awarded $33,100.00 to the Cedar Bend Humane Society to purchase an adoption mobile. A 2013 Nissan van has been purchased from John Deery. Sponsors and the community were invited to a ribbon cutting celebration held on Thursday, June 12. Beth Knipp, Executive Director of Black Hawk County Gaming Association; Tom Wickersham, Program Director for the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa; Elizabeth Hackbarth, Director of Development for the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa; members of the community and Cedar Bend Humane Society Board Members attended the celebration. The new van will allow for off-site adoptions and micro-chipping clinics, along with animal transport for

school educational programs. The van is complete with fun animal graphics and will visually represent the Cedar Bend Humane Society locally and in surrounding communities.

There’s a new adoption mobile at the Cedar Bend Humane Society!

CBHS Co-Director Karla Beckman and Tom Wickersham are greeted by Diesel, a 4 year old pit bull.

CBHS Co-Director Kristy Gardner gives a tour of the Adoption Center to Beth Knipp and Elizabeth Hackbarth.

Thank you to these organizations for making this possible!

The Cedar Bend Humane Society is a local, independent, private, nonprofit 501c3 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 governmental 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.

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The Cedar Bend Humane Society’s Adoption Center provides a safe haven for hundreds of animals looking for a special family! The Adoption Center can accommodate up to 40 adoption dogs and 75 adoption cats at one time. Many times, the CBHS has a variety of pocket pets waiting for new homes! Once a pet enters the adoption center, we are committed to finding it a home, and it has no time limit determining its stay. In 2013 1,281 pets (dogs, cats, and pocket pets) found new homes! Thank you to everyone who adopted and helped us give these animals a second chance at life! Staff and Volunteers work to ensure the animals residing at the adoption center stay healthy and happy while waiting for that family they can call their own! This is accomplished through the “animal enrichment” program which provides each pet with toys, food puzzles, outside exercise time, and social interaction with other pets and volunteers. The Adoption staff is a very dedicated bunch. Their goal is to help each family pick out and adopt an appropriate pet to fit their lifestyle. This is done through an application and interview process. The CBHS has quiet “meet & greet” rooms, outside exercise pens, and a dog walking trail. These areas give prospective adopters an excellent

opportunity to spend time with a variety of different shelter pets prior to taking one home! When you choose to open your home to a shelter pet, you will not only receive a new life-long companion that has been health and temperament tested, you will also receive continued support from the CBHS staff throughout your new pet’s lifetime. The Cedar Bend Humane Society knows there is no greater reward than to give a homeless animal a second chance at life!! Please adopt and help us to save more lives! Stop out to the Cedar Bend Humane Society anytime between the hours of 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday to visit adoptable pets!They are waiting...

The CBHS Adoption Center

CBHS provides for the health of everyanimal in its care. All adoptions include:• Vaccinations • Nail trim / Bath• Monthly flea and tick preventative • Internal parasite treatment • Spayed/Neutered• Heartworm check • Microchip• Feline leukemia test

Adoption animals are featured on:• Petfinder• CBHS website• CBHS Facebook

• Adoption Services• Rescue for injured and abandoned animals• Education programs for school children• Pet lost and found services• Investigation and prosecution of animal mistreatment and cruelty complaints• Memorial Pet Cemetery / On-site cremation services and burial services

• Animal Control for rural Black Hawk County and Cedar Falls

• Volunteer/Foster program• Animal Enrichment• Paws Pantry - Food Bank• Owner Surrender• Euthanasia Requests• Retirement Community Visits

CBHS Services

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“Compassion for animals is intimately

connected with goodness of

character; and it may be confidently

asserted that he who is cruel to animls

cannot be a good man.”

Arthur Schopenhauer

Black Hawk Animal Control

Intake Center The CBHS Intake Center is responsible for answering all incoming phone calls and handling all animals entering the shelter. We receive all types of animals: cats, dogs, pigs, ferrets, parakeets, gerbils, mice, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, reptiles, and a variety of wildlife. There are many reasons why these animals arrive at the Cedar Bend Humane Society. They may be stray, abandoned, lost, sick, injured, or not wanted by their families. Animals that arrive at the shelter are examined by the CBHS medical technician. Vaccinations are given and a holding period is determined. Stray animals are held between three and

seven days depending on the requirements of the city or county in which the animal was found. If an owner does not claim the stray animal, ownership will revert to the CBHS at the end of the predetermined holding period. Every animal is evaluated according to health and temperament. Once a pet is determined to be an adoption candidate, it receives the necessary vet care and is moved to the Adoption Center where it will remain until it finds a new forever home! If you wish to surrender a pet or need help with a stray animal, please contact the CBHS intake center for additional information and surrender fees. Hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., everyday. 319-232-6887

The Black Hawk Animal Control department aids in rescuing abandoned, stray, and abused animals. • Rural Black Hawk County: The Cedar Bend Humane Society responds to calls regarding confined stray dogs, injured

cats, and wildlife. An officer is on call between the hours of 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, please call 319-235-5335. • City of Cedar Falls: The Cedar Bend Humane Society accepts stray animals between the hours of 8am-5pm seven

days a week. Any stray cat or dog brought to the shelter from the city of Cedar Falls will be held for five consecutive days to allow an owner to claim it. (To have a stray animal picked up, please contact the city of Cedar Falls at 319--291-2515).

• City of Waterloo: For Waterloo Animal Control concerns, please contact the City at 319-291-4440 ext. 4 Black Hawk Animal Control is located at 1166 W. Airline Hwy, Waterloo.

Cedar Bend Humane Society1166 West Airline Highway

Waterloo, IA 50703

1166 W. Airline Hwy., Waterloo, IA 50703 www.CedarBendHumane.org Follow the fun on Facebook and Twitter!

Your support is a gift of life and hope for thousands of homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals

who pass through our shelter.

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CBHS Adoption CenterTuesday - Sunday

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Animal Intake ServicesSeven days a week

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