Executive Director Bob Citrullo Debuts on Tail Waggin’ Wednesday

October 6th, 2011 by Cedar Valley Humane Society

Executive Director Bob Citrullo makes his first local television appearance on KFXA’s Tail Waggin’ Wednesday. Wess, a German Short-Haired Pointer mix, was more than happy to accompany him. Watch the video.

Bob Citrullo Named Executive Director of Cedar Valley Humane Society

September 29th, 2011 by Cedar Valley Humane Society

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (September 29, 2011)— Bob Citrullo has been named the new executive director of the Cedar Valley Humane Society. He began his duties on September 2.

Citrullo relocated from Baton Rouge, LA, where he was executive director of Cat Haven, a nonprofit feline shelter. Since retiring from the U.S. Army, Citrullo held leadership positions at the Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport; the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix; Boggs Mountain Humane Shelter in Clayton, GA; and the Ruth Steinert SPCA in Schuylkill County, PA. He also successfully operated his own dog boarding and grooming facility in Pine Grove, PA, for seven years.

“We are extremely pleased to have Bob Citrullo at the helm. The breadth and depth of his experience will be invaluable in continuing the forward momentum of this organization,” says Bernie Lettington, president of the Cedar Valley Humane Society’s board of directors.

In his previous positions, Citrullo established a variety of programs to educate and promote responsible pet ownership, spaying and neutering of pets, adoptions of animals and reduce the need for euthanasia in the community.

“While at the Arizona Humane Society, I was responsible for placing over 23,000 animals with adoptive families each year,” says Citrullo. “I’m very excited to be using my shelter management and animal welfare knowledge to benefit the homeless, abused, and neglected animals of Linn County. Together, with the members of this community, we will be able to make a positive and sustainable difference in the lives of these animals.”

Citrullo holds a nursing degree as part of his military service. He is a member of the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators and the American Humane Association. He and his wife, Debbie, share their home with two Basset Hounds, Gunner and Ivy.

Rachel Tabron Honored with Governor’s Volunteer Award

September 23rd, 2011 by Cedar Valley Humane Society

Rachel Tabron of Ambroja Photography receives the Governor's Volunteer Award from Governor Branstad.

Rachel Tabron of Ambroja Photography was honored on June 24, 2011, with the Governor’s Volunteer Award for her volunteer work with the Cedar Valley Humane Society and other animal welfare organizations across Iowa.

Rachel dedicates countless hours each month to capturing the personalities of our shelter sweeties with her camera. Her gorgeous photographs help us get homeless animals into forever homes just that much faster! Hats off to you, Rachel, for being so generous with your time and talent!

Mount Vernon Students Collect Donations

September 23rd, 2011 by Cedar Valley Humane Society

Mount Vernon Middle School students Kyli, Cale, and Kristen deliver donations to Jan Clarke, Communications Director of the Cedar Valley Humane Society. (Not pictured: Sarah)

A small-but-mighty group of Mount Vernon Middle School students collected donations for the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Not only did Kyli, Cale, Kristen, and Sarah go around town collecting items like blankets, food, treats, collars, and toys, they held a challenge between classrooms at school. The winning classroom got an ice cream party! In addition to the donated goods, the students raised more than $400 to help homeless animals in our care. Way to go!

Alliance Claims Solutions Raises Money to Help Homeless Animals

September 23rd, 2011 by Cedar Valley Humane Society

Julie Hiemstra of Alliance Claims Solutions (left) presents donation to Jan Clarke, Communications Director of the Cedar Valley Humane Society.

Alliance Claims Solutions held a couple of fundraisers this summer to raise money to donate to the Cedar Valley Humane Society! Employees paid to wear jeans the entire month of June, plus they held a cookout. All this brought in $900 to help purchase food and medicine for the homeless animals in our care. Thanks, Alliance Claims Solutions!