Johnny Brightens Lives of New Family and Students
On December 29 I adopted Johnny, a border collie mix, from the Cedar Valley Humane Society. I had just lost my dog due to the end of a relationship, and I was feeling very sad. Continue Reading »
How Mandy Chose Her New Family
It was February 2005 when I decided my male cat, Bud, needed a feline companion. I went to the Cedar Valley Humane Society to meet the kitties. I spent about an hour and a half in the kitty room while other people came, picked out a cat and left. This is a big decision that I didn’t want to rush as I like to get a feel for their personalities. I talked to the kitties and brought them out to get a closer look. When I put them back in their cages, they turned around to eat or wash, just generally ignoring Continue Reading »
Lufina Brings Joy and Laughter to Family
We wanted to thank you and give you an update on Lufina, the black lab/hound mix that we adopted from you back in November of 2007. She had been returned by two others and found her forever home with us.
She is such a treasure is in our lives, and we are overjoyed to have her in our life. She has brought us such joy and laughter–just what we needed after Continue Reading »
Spaz and Gage “Write” that They are Making Themselves at Home
Dear wonderful people who took care of us:
We asked if we could borrow the family computer to give you a look into our wonderful new lives! They said we could, as long as we didn’t clog the keyboard with our beautiful long hair… so here we go!
We’ve only been here just over a week, and we are already making ourselves at home! We always use Continue Reading »
AJ (now Onyx) is Goofy, Ever-Curious Sweetheart
I was browsing CVHS’ site and came across a litter of gorgeous puppies. There was a particular one we had our sights set on, but he had already found a home by the time we arrived. Only one of the siblings was available, the only fawn one of the Continue Reading »
Abigail and Olliver Complete the Family
The day we went to the Cedar Valley Humane Society, my husband and I were anticipating adopting a kitten, but of course we were open to anything else. As I walked through the door, straight ahead of us were two 6-year-old overweight kitties, Olliver Continue Reading »
Beautiful, Eight-Year-Old FiFi Makes Loving Pet
FiFi joined my household last fall. She had been surrendered by her elderly owner who could no longer care for her. FiFi had been at the Cedar Valley Humane Society for many months. Why? Was it because she was eight years old? As you can see by her picture, she is one beautiful girl, so I don’t Continue Reading »
Lexi Snuggles with Her Stuffed Friend
I’ve been meaning to write a cat tale about our yellow tabby, Lexi, who we adopted from the Cedar Valley Humane Society in May of 2005.
We’d been without an Continue Reading »
Ellary Completes Puppy Kindergarten
We wanted to take this opportunity to send a picture of our happy family and tell you about how Ellary (formerly Gina) is doing. We adopted Ellary from your shelter in August 2011. Ironically, I also adopted my other dog, Eli (formerly Sparky), from your shelter in June 2001. Eli is turning 11 this year. Ellary is doing great! She is a very happy, affectionate, and well-behaved puppy. We already Continue Reading »
Noah “Writes” to Say He’s Spoiled
Merry Christmas to all of the wonderful, caring staff! Remember me, Noah…the big gold and white tabby cat in an extra large cage? My adoptive Mom and Dad live in Florida! I am so-o-o-o-o spoiled! Lots of love, toys, and treats!!
Sunny Florida is great… Continue Reading »
Zeus is a Chief Source of Happiness for Family
Happy Holidays, Cedar Valley Humane Society!
Our family is very excited for the season and all the joy it brings. Zeus, in particular, is one of the chief sources of happiness that we currently have. He is a continuous supply of love, affection and exuberance in our lives and we couldn’t imagine life without him. Continue Reading »
Happy is Happy in Minneapolis
We just wanted to give you an update on Happy, the Brittany Spaniel. He is doing so well and is an awesome addition to the family. Thanks so much for helping us find our new family member. We have recently moved to Minneapolis, and Happy is quite happy, as you can see!
Sincerely,
Happy, Vanessa, and Rick H.
Tanner “Writes” to Send Christmas Tidings
Hi! Well, Mom is writing Christmas cards and notes so I asked if I could write you. She is letting me as long as I don’t eat the pen again. She had trouble getting all the ink out of me and the carpet before. Oops.
Let’s see. I have a big yard to run in, and I do. My food dish is never empty. That might be why I weigh 20 pounds. (I did get the ham bone at Thanksgiving.) My water dish is always full and changed three Continue Reading »
Beauty (now Kyla Jay) “Writes” to Say Thanks
My name is Kyla Jay. You knew me as Beauty. I just wanted to let you know how much I love my forever home! I have been living with my forever family for almost a year and a half. They take very good Continue Reading »
Gizmo (now Sassy) Helps Heal Family
My son and I are wondering, “Who rescued who?”
Gizmo (now named Sassy…by my son, who did not care that the cat was a boy!) is the most wonderful gift we could’ve given ourselves. We call Continue Reading »
Mango and Jasper Act Like Brothers
I adopted Mango and Jasper at the beginning of October this year. They have quickly become my best friends, cuddle buddies, and the highlight of my day! To wake up every morning to see them there to greet me is the greatest feeling! Continue Reading »
From the Diary of Polly A-Z
Mornings start off waking up with Dad and going for a walk…the big light in the sky is usually just coming up. Then Dad feeds me, and I see him off to work. After that I sneak back upstairs and snuggle with Mom for an hour or so.
When we get up again, Mom takes me on a run. We LOVE to run together, but Mom is a little slow. Then Mom eats and works a little, while I lay on the couch. Then Mom calls me, and we go Continue Reading »
Zoe, Showered with Love
We adopted Zoe on July 1, 2011. Ten-year-old Payton researched Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and did a Google search to find Zoe at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Zoe now lives with us in DeWitt, Iowa. Zoe shares her home with a 12-year-old dog named Bandit, an 18-year-old cat named Simba, and a three-year-old cat named Herky. Zoe loves to take walks in her neighborhood and play with the family. She will do most anything for a treat! Continue Reading »
Richy (and Richard’s Memory) Still Going Strong
Richy was adopted from the Cedar Valley Humane Society in the fall of 2003. I had recently lost a favorite cat and was quite disheartened. My ailing father, in his last months, insisted I get another pet. We both came to the Cedar Valley Humane Society and found this wonderful, calm, yet Continue Reading »
Prissy (now Olive) Settles in Nicely
I wanted to let you know how excited we were to pick up Olive (Prissy)! She has not disappointed! She plays and plays and purrs and purrs! We are so happy to have her in our family. She’s perfect…purrrfect! She had a perfect check-up at the vet and has settled nicely into her new home. My youngest son has drawn a picture of our Continue Reading »
