A faithful blog reader sent me this info…

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Missing is a black and tan Miniature Pinscher 14 lbs named Cedrick . He was boarding at a veterinary office in Cedar Falls during the weekend. Staff was walking him and he got lose from them. He is a runner, and he is now lost . They looked for him but did NOT find him . He does not have tags or collar because they were taken off to be boarded.

If you think you’ve seen Cedrick, please contact Cedar Heights Pet Clinic, 5305 University Ave., Cedar Falls.

Phone: 319-268-0129

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I’m a sucker for a good book about a dog.

A few weeks ago I read A Dog Named Christmas by Greg Kincaid. I’d been on the waiting list at the library for a long time, and after I read it I understood why.

It’s not a very long book or a complicated book, but it certainly tugs at your heart.

The story is basically about a young man with some mental disabilities, but he is incredible with animals. Around Christmas, the local shelter offers an “adopt a dog for Christmas program” where people are encouraged to take a dog home just for a week to get them out of the shelter for Christmas.

The young man, Todd, convinces his family to adopt a dog for a week. The dad really doesn’t want to, but does so knowing the dog goes back on December 26th.

It’s a happy reminder about the relationship many of us have with our dogs. It’s definitely a book I would recommend.

I remember seeing a preview for a movie based on the book, but I have this policy about not seeing movies based on books until I’ve read the book. (Sometimes I feel seeing the movie first ruins the book).

So, my next step will be to watch the movie!

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Dog’s name: Clio (pronounced Cleo)

Breed: German shorthair/Chocolate lab

Sex: Female

Missing from: Raymond

Contact: 319-415-7623

She’s been missing since February 17th.

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Beginning February 21, the Cedar Valley Humane Society will be extending its hours. The new hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

“Our new hours will make it more convenient for families to come out and meet animals available for adoption,” says Zach Melton, executive director of the Cedar Valley Humane Society. “Being open seven days a week also will allow us to respond faster to certain situations, such as a lost pet.” 

The Cedar Valley Humane Society is located at 7411 Mount Vernon Road SE in Cedar Rapids.

For more information, please visit www.cvhumane.org.

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Why does this box of four cherry danishes only contain three?

Well, why don’t we ask Cubbie!

After a quick trip to the grocery store, I started taking off my boots and coat and the next thing I know Cubbie is busting open the container with the danishes.

He got one in his mouth and ran off, but luckily it was too big for his mouth and all he got was a few licks before I got it back.

Since the container had a big hole in it, I tried taping it so the other three wouldn’t dry out.

Cubbie takes after me, he likes his sweet treats!

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Back on January 30, a Waukon family was in a car accident and lost their dog.

They were hit by a drunk driver on Highway 18 about five miles west of Fredericksburg in Chickasaw County.

They just got the dog in western Iowa, and were bringing her home when they got hit. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured… BUT Vada (the dog) was lost at the scene and hasn’t been seen since.

There was a little blood in the van, so they believe she could be injured, but no one knows how badly.

Vada is a two-year-old Great Dane, about 130 pounds, with brindle coloring. The family doesn’t have many photos because they just got her, but they did email me a couple photos from Vada’s previous owner.

Vada is not familiar with this area, and doesn’t know where her new home is in Waukon.

If you think you have any information on where Vada might be… PLEASE email me or you can call the family at 563-568-9390.

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Thanks for letting me know about this incredible story in the Des Moines Register…

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Veterinary specialists at Iowa State University at Ames have had a look at Duke, the mastiff or mastiff mix dog recently rescued from the Des Moines River with a bullet in his back.

Their conclusion has not been made public.

Josh Colvin with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, said Duke is now back from Ames, resting at the Rescue League location at 5452 Northeast 22nd Street in Des Moines.

A story about Duke was published in Wednesday’s editions of The Des Moines Register.

At least a half dozen offers of adoption have been received either by phone or by email, Colvin said. Other callers have asked about making donations to help with medical expenses.

“There’s not a lot I can say yet,” said Colvin. “This is a serious injury. I’m waiting for a report.”

Photographers taking pictures of bald eagles along the Des Moines River southeast of downtown Des Moines spotted something swimming in the river last week.

It was a dog, struggling to get out of the icy water. Officials said the photographers helped pull it out of the water. The dog was taken to the care and control center. An x-ray revealed what appeared to be a bullet or bullet fragments to the animal’s dorsal area.

The x-ray helped explain why the dog could not move his back legs.

Andy Dennis, who works near Southeast 14th Street and the Des Moines River, told animal control officials he’s been feeding the dog he named Duke for some 16 months. He said Duke is the sole survivor of a litter of puppies born in the wild.

“He’s a special dog and he needs a wheelchair and a loving family,” Dennis said earlier in an interview.

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 From the Cedar Bend Humane Society on Airline Highway in Waterloo….

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Come fall in love and meet your purr-fect match at this year’s Valentine’s Day adoption marathon on Saturday, February 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thinking of adding a cuddly new pet to your family? This is the perfect time! Come take advantage of our discounted adoption rate specials.

You can also enjoy refreshments, cupcakes and cookies provided by the CBHS.

All animals that are adopted at the event will receive a complimentary goodie bag with a coupon redeemable for a free grooming session at Hudson Paw Prints.

Can’t decide which animal to take home after the event? Not a problem! Gift certificates will be available for purchase that are good towards adoption fees and items for sale in our gift shop. A perfect gift for that special pet lover in your life this year!

A Valentine’s Day photo booth will also be available for the public to have their pets picture taken alone or with Hannah Davis, Miss Cedar River from the Miss America Program for a $5 donation fee. A complimentary photo will be taken of each pet that is adopted with their new family.

A drawing for three gift baskets will also take place at the event that are valued over $300.

Come join us for Valentine’s Day fun for all ages and help us reach our goal of finding every animal a new and forever home in time for Valentine’s Day. All of the proceeds from the event will go directly to the Cedar Bend Humane Society to help take care of the nearly 11,000 animals that live in our shelter per year.

319.232.6887 or cbhsmedia@mediacombb.net

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I had an appointment to get my hair colored, and I’ve been meaning to get Cubbie’s nails trimmed and a few spots of fur trimmed.

So, I figured what better time to take him to the groomer’s than when I was going to be getting my hair done, too?

Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a place you could go get your hair done and also have a spot in the same salon for your pet to get bathed and trimmed? It would be so conveninent and nice.

Anyway, we both got “groomed,” and we are ready to hit the town. (Not really).

I thought I would share about our hair experience because I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately with people wondering about hair extensions. Let me clear up any rumors now. No, Cubbie does not have any hair extensions.

Okay, just kidding. Neither of us have any type of hair extensions. Both Cubs and me are sporting our own, 100 percent real hair. Cubbie’s has been growing since my dad shaved him back in September, and mine has been growing out for a little more than a year.

Here are some pictures of our new “groomed” hair. If you’ve ever tried to take a picture of yourself AND a dog… it’s not easy.

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I love watching football, and so you know my plans for this Sunday!

Even dogs are getting into the big game.

Here’s a story KWWL got from one of our sister stations in Wisconsin. It’s a “Packer Poodle.”

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