Animals, Animal Care, Foster Homes, Dogs & Cats, Volunteer needed by Cedar Valley Humane Society

CVHS Helps Homeless Animals
By Cassie Huisman, Producer
By Cassie Huisman

Story Created: Jun 28, 2008 at 7:33 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 28, 2008 at 9:40 PM CDT

CEDAR RAPIDS - The Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS) has received countless calls this week from flood victims in desperation to find temporary homes for their pets. This comes on the heels of the Cedar Rapids Animal Control contacting pet owners whose animals are currently housed at Kirkwood Community College that they have until July 11, 2008 to find alternative housing for their pets.
The CVHS came up with an option on Saturday morning as to how they can help.

“We wish we could house all of the animals that were misplaced, but unfortunately we do not have the facility, nor the financial resources to accommodate the number of animals in need,” said Stephanie Holub, a Board of Director for the CVHS.

Instead, the CVHS has established a plan to act as the intermediary for those that need a temporary home for their animals and those in the community that are willing to house animals on a temporary basis. An e-mail and phone number have been established by the CVHS specifically for this purpose. Both parties can contact the CVHS at SaveAFloodPet@mchsi.com or (319) 210-8009. The phone number has been set up to accept voicemails only, so calls will be returned by the CVHS. Staff at the CVHS will then help connect both parties.

“Many families have nothing left, but their animals, so we want to do everything in our power to help them keep their pets,” said the Directors at the Cedar Valley Humane Society.

The Cedar Valley Humane Society will assist families volunteering to house animals with necessary pet supplies (food, litter, leashes, etc.). They also will temporarily house animals at the shelter as space allows.

“In addition, we encourage people that are in the position to adopt a homeless animal, to come to the shelter and do so,” said Stephanie Holub, “This will allow more room at the shelter to house animals displaced by the floods.” She continued, “The extra 100+ animals that we’ve housed as a result of the flooding have added expenses outside of our annual operating budget. We’re grateful to those that have donated their time and financial resources and encourage others to do the same.”

Those wishing to help offset the CVHS’ cost of housing these flood animals are encouraged to make a donation. Donations are being accepted on the CVHS’ website at www.CVHumane.org or in person at the shelter located at 7411 Mount Vernon Road SE in Cedar Rapids. The CVHS opened their doors on June 11th to accept animals from people forced to evacuate their home. They offered this service free of charge to pet owners.

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