Cedar Valley Humane Society

ANNUAL REPORT

2012

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OUR MISSION:The Cedar Valley Humane Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated

to building healthy relationships between people and animals, and eliminating cruelty, abuse and overpopulation of animals through

education, adoption services, and inspiring compassing for all living things.

It is very exciting to be part of an organization and a community that cares so much

about its animals. The CVHS staff and volunteers work tirelessly to care for over 1,500

animals each year. I find it very encouraging to see these hard working people motivated

by an awareness of the importance of the work they do. As the Executive Director of

the CVHS, I am fortunate to be leading an organization that has such great people and

great programs that contribute essential services to our community. It is my intent to

ensure that we consistently work to expand and improve our services to the people and

animals of eastern Iowa. I want to thank the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers

for the time and energy they have devoted to this organization and the animals it cares

for. I also want to express a very special thank you to all of our donors and supporters.

The combined efforts and generosity of all of you are making a difference for hundreds

of homeless animals every month.

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From the Director’s Desk

Chuck TourtillottExecutive Director

The Cedar Valley Humane Society is a nonprofit organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Established in 1901, the organization’s early cases involved cruelty and abuse of women, children, the elderly, and animals. As time passed, the focus narrowed to animal welfare. In 1968, the organization built and moved into its current facility. In 1991, we became the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Our shelter can accommodate 50 dogs and 200 cats. We offer refuge to nearly 2,000 homeless animals each year.

The Cedar Valley Humane Society receives no federal or state funding, nor are we associated with any national organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA. We rely soley on service fees and donations from the local community to enable us to offer vital services such as animal rescue and critical care for homeless, abandoned, abused, sick and neglected animals. Without your generosity, these animals would not receive the help they need and deserve.

About Us

Pet AdoptionWe offer a variety of animals at any given time, including dogs, cats, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hampsters, rabbits & other companion animals.

Owner RelinquishmentWe accept companion animals from Linn County residents who can no longer care for their pets.

Humane EducationStaff & volunteers visit area schools to talk about pet safety, the humane treatment of animals, and other pet-related topics. As a complement, we give shelter tours to school groups and other organizations.

Animal ControlWe cooperate with the Linn County Sheriff’s Department to investigate situations involving stray, abused, neglected, and abandoned naimals within rurual Linn County.

Pet MicrochippingMicrochips allow lost pets to be traced back to their owners. For a fee, our staff will implant a microchip in your pet. We also offer annual micro chipping clinics.

Pet-assisted TherapyWe bring adoptable animals to area retirement residences, companies, and other organizations to help decrease stress and brighten the lives of area residents.

End-of-Life ServicesWe provide end-of-live options including general and private cremation. We also offer a wide selection of pet memorials.

Products & Services

In January 2012, The Cedar Valley Humane Society accepted 15 Cocker Spaniels that were part of a rescue operation conducted by the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Iowa and Sac County officials. A total of 88 dogs were removed from deplorable conditions at a property in Sac County.

All of the dogs were examined for medical issues and treated as necessary, and ultimately each of them were adopted to wonderful homes.

SAC COUNTY COCKERS

Happy Tails!

Papa Mia (now Stretch) Stretches Out in His New Place

“We adopted Stretch back in July. He has been a great addition to the family. He took to the family right away, like he has owned us his whole life! He was never scared, not for one minute. He came in, checked out the house, then flopped down in the middle of the floor and stretched out as far as he could. We highly recommend your facility and all you do for the animals. Thank you so much for the newest member of our family!”

- The Bergs

Ruth (now Hennepin) Loves to Kiss Chins

“We renamed Ruth Hennepin, which she caught onto almost immediately. We decided on that name because the other two dogs that we’ve had we have named after places that we lived. Hennepin has definitely made a home with us. She loves to follow me around the best. She is always a foot behind me, right next to me, or on my lap. She also loves both my husband and our son Liam and shows them both so much affection as well. She loves to give kisses on our chins. We are so happy that she fit right into our home, and she is obviously happy to be with us. Thank you for helping us find her. She’s added so much joy to our family!

- The M. Family

Pippin is the Best Pet Ever!

“Pippin is now three and still with me. He is amazing. He now has 2 cat scratchers, his own ottoman, his own water fountain, a cat tree, cat grass & cat shelves. He is spoiled. I’m even thinking about adopting a new playmate. Pippin is the best pet I’ve ever had. I hope he is with me for a very long time. Thank you for letting me adopt my little friend.

- Stephanie G.

S 573 Cats 661 Dogs

23 Other176 Transfer In

2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In 2012, the Cedar Valley Humane Society helped to place 1,258 animals

LIVE RELEASE RATE

82% vs. 40%CVHS National Average

Rate

1,000+ In 2012, we assisted Linn County residents adopt 1,059 animals into forever homes

# 298 spays# 284 neuters

300 + Volunteers

11,261 + Hours of Volunteer Work

15 Employees

INTERNETPRESENCE:

How You Can Get Involved

Loyal Supporters ProgramBecoming a Loyal Supporter of the Cedar Valley Humane Society is an easy way to make ongoing, regular donations to support the animals!

Donating each month makes giving more economical. For example, a $25 donation each month equals a $300 annual contribution. For many people, budgeting $25 each month is more affordable than a $300 lump sum donation.

The donation is automatically applied to your credit or debit card on the 15th of every month. For more information on how you can become a member of the Loyal Supporters Program, visit www.cvhumane.org.

DIY Fundraising: FirstGivingAre you participating in a marathon? Celebrating a birthday? Having a friendly little competition between departments at work?

Why not turn it into a fundraiser for the Cedar Valley Humane Society?

FirstGiving makes it easy for you raise funds by using your social networks. Just create your very own fundraising page to tell your story. Set your personal fundraising goal, let everyone know what you’re up to on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc., and ask them to help you reach your goal.

You might even find that we have an active campaign in progress. If so, you might decide to create a FirstGiving fundraising page and join the campaign. The more participation, the better!For more information, visit our DIY Fundraising: FirstGiving page at www.cvhumane.org.

ESTATE PLANNINGWe hope you’ll consider including a gift to the Cedar Valley Humane Society in your will or living trust. This charitable bequest may be made as a percentage of your estate, or you may choose to bequest a specific amount of cash, securities or property.

Charitable bequests are simple to incorporate into your will or trust, and you may change your mind at any time. Please consult your attorney or financial planner to discuss what is best for you and your family.

For more information on how you can become a volunteer and change the life of

an animal, check out www.cvhumane.org.

Donate Your CarDonate your vehicle and get a tax deduction while helping animals at the Cedar Valley Humane Society!

Our partnership with Donate for Charity allows us to convert your car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, RV, or boat with trailer into cash to help homeless animals! (It doesn’t matter if the vehicle runs or not.) Donate for Charity will pick up your vehicle free of charge from your home, office, dealership or repair shop! And you do not have to be present!

By donating your vehicle to the Cedar Valley Humane Society, you:• help us further our mission to help abused, neglected, and unwanted animals in our communities• receive auction sales price of your vehicle as a tax deduction, or $500, whichever is the greater

amount• avoid the possibility of receiving a low trade-in value from a dealer• get rid of your unwanted vehicle hassle-free!

When you’re ready to donate your vehicle, please go to www.cvhumane.org and print the online form. If you have any questions about the process, you may call Donate for Charity toll-free at 1-866-392-4483 or visit www.donateforcharity.com.

Our Wish ListWant to do a supply drive? Our wish list is always posted at www.cvhumane.org!

For your convenience, we have divided our basic wish list into categories. Please feel free to print and distribute the lists as you see fit. Keep in mind that we will update the wish lists as our needs change, so be sure to check back often for our most current needs.

In addition to the ongoing need for general donations, the Cedar Valley Humane Society often needs specialty items. It’s not possible to list everything, so if you have items to donate that you don’t see listed, please call us at (319) 362-6288.

Volunteering!Volunteering with the Cedar Valley Humane Society is an excellent way to make a positive difference for homeless animals.

We have a variety of volunteer positions to choose from, so you’re assured of finding at least one that matches your skills and interests, whether its socializing dogs or cats, helping at a special event, providing a temporary foster home for a special needs animal, or doing small projects that can be completed at home.

5 Seasons Car Wash Al & Cathy Soukup Ali HaefkeAlice SmithAlliant EnergyAmana Whirlpool American Distribution & Mfg Ann Niehaus Ann Ryan Axline Brain Training Barbara Graichen Bernard & Wanda Scott Bert & Jean Graham Brian & Robin Odean Car Wash Partners Cargill Corn Milling Carolyn Holubar Cary & Kristin Baty Charlie Rohde CR Freedom Festival Craig & Gretchen Sealls Craig & Kathy Harwood Craig and Judy Willman Crystal BastDaniel & Virginia Mitchell Darrin and Jennifer Moore Dave & Barbe ParisDave and Rossane DeLapp David & Lidia Graham David Tow & Sarah Gayer Deborah Serbousek Doug and Kim Schminke Dr. Ken and Marilyn Anderson Dr. Robert and Laurie Silber Elizabeth Belgarde

Frey Pet HospitalGary & Pearl Crow Gladys JonesGo DaddyGrace Walker Greg Meyer Henry & Ann Royer Herm and Dianne Reininga Hiawatha Library Ian and Lori Montgomery Imon Communications James & Jane Heck James & Sandy Burm Janet Blackledge-Shook Jerome & Celeste Smiskol Jill Johnston Jill Kordick John Harrington Karen Marek Karen RhinesKarla Pawlicki Karry Putzy Kathleen Hendricksmeyer Kathy Homire Kay Dummermuth Kevin & Deb GertsenKevin & Melissa Torner Kim McIntosh Kitty Edwards Linnhaven Lisa Paulos Marcia HarrisMarla Griffith Maysa Wilson

Michael & Barb ConnollyMike & Kathy Deupree Mike & Kelli JacksonMike & Suzanne ManninenNancy DesCombesOlberg Trust Orvelda French Paula Baker Raymond Brown Ready, Steady, Go Agility Robert Sheffler Scott and Amanda FreemanScott and Jeanine MurthaShery Merritt Stan & Rosemary Young Steven & Denise SchickSteven and Marilyn Schmitz StoneRiver Susan WelshThe Boland FamilyThe Johnson FamilyThe Spellerbergs Thomas and Kim BrandtTim FitzgeraldTom Meeker TransamericaUICCU United Fire Vess & Brooke NatchevVirginia Abney William & Laurie Oliver

$250 - $499

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

We would like to thank those who gave $250 or more toward the Cedar Valley Humane Society in 2012.

we make every effort to ensure accuracy of our donor recognition, please let us know if there is an error of ommission.

Allen Carley American Red Cross Angela Ver Steeg Catherine MelvinCurtis GrahamDaniel Buffington and Laurie KingDanielle Aldrich David & Pamela CookDeb Arntzen Denise Klemp Dr. Jerome and Mary Janda Duane and Kathy Sickert Eleanor Streletzky Gary & Robin Skogman GE Foundation

GE United Way Hy-Vee IBM James & BJ HobartJames Heck Janda Motor ServicesJean Wilson Jeanne Messner Jeff & Tomorra Wessel Jeff Lock Karen Zazza Larry and Joni Witzel Leigh Sutter Marian Greenlee & Mary TiltonMaurices Michael and Jerri Hughes

Mike & Kirsten EddinsRawson & Alice GorschRockwell CollinsScott and Melissa Schaapveld Stephen and Mary Allsop Susan Torbett Taylor Skogman TECO-WestinghouseTom HamptonTroop 8429 University of Iowa CCUUS Bank Van Meter Industrial Verizon William & Deb Tobias William and Bev Busler

$500 - $999

Anne DuffyBennett & Sherry EastburnCherie ChittendenDan’s Overhead DoorsDenise EastonGE Foundation

GeicoGordon & Bev BehrensKenneth RoseKyle & Susan SkogmanMildred AhlstromPeggy Kelley

Richard & Sally NovetzkeSkogman CompaniesUS BankVerizon

$1,000 - $1,499

Bernie & Deanna LettingtonCollins CCUESP InternationalFrontier HerbsRhonda Bernacki

$1,500 - $1,999John SchenkenMichael OdellRobert K. NortonUnited Way of East Central Iowa

$2,000 - $3,999Annette HoeferFrank RiehlPetco Foundation

$4,000 +

7411 Mt. Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403www.cvhumane.org

319.362.6288