A tuxedo kitten named Scrappy and a beagle named Charlie are looking for a good home.
Both pets are at the Cedar Bend Humane Society on West Airline Highway in Waterloo and were featured in the pet segment on KWWL Saturday morning.
Click here to learn more about Scrappy and Charlie.
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This post was written by dwagner on May 4, 2013
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Dogs Forever Safe Place is now open at 809 Rockford Road Southwest in Cedar Rapids.
Dogs Forever also has a store with gifts for dogs and people located next door to the shelter at 817 Rockford Road SW. The shelter is open every Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will hold an Open House from on Saturday, May 11.
Nancy Crist founded Dogs Forever in March 2011.
The Open House will give people the chance to meet dogs, visit the facility and store and learn about volunteer needs. Everyone 18 years and older who attends has the chance to win a door prize, including a dog-themed T-shirt with a $20 retail value. Tickets for the Dollars for Dogs 50/50 Raffle will be on sale, with the winning name drawn at 2:45 p.m. that day. You need not be present to win. The total amount raised from ticket sales will be evenly split between Dogs Forever and the winner.
Dogs Forever accepts dogs that are at risk of being euthanized at shelters and from counties without an animal shelter. The group also accepts owner surrenders if there is a compelling reason, such as the death or poor health of the owner. While the group helps dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages, there is a special focus on senior dogs.
For more information, visit dog-rescue-iowa.org.
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This post was written by dwagner on May 1, 2013
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Six months ago I brought Teddy home from the shelter. At that time — he was a timid, four-month-old puppy. Now — he’s an outgoing, 10-month-old. He also likes to get into trouble by chewing on the blinds and pulling stuff off the shelves. 
He’s grown up so much in the six months since I adopted him. He’s potty trained, he can jump on the furniture and the bed by himself, and he can keep up with Cubbie on our walks.
Teddy isn’t as little as he was six months ago, but he’ll always be Cubbie’s little brother. Cubbie has been amazing, and he’s truly a great big, furry brother.
I love watching them play together and go on walks together and take naps together.
I truly have two of the greatest dogs, and they enrich my life so much. They both make me smile everyday.
After six months, it’s hard to imagine life pre-Teddy. I think Cubbie and I are both glad he joined our family.
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It was a puppy party Saturday morning during the pet segment on KWWL!
We had Simone, Luther and Navii. Simone is part of a litter with five others. Luther and Navii also have another sibling.
Puppies just make everything better!
Click here to watch the segment.
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This post was written by dwagner on April 28, 2013
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I just picked up the shirts for this year’s Cubbie Tails Dog Day at the Ballpark fundraiser.
This year’s game with the Waterloo Bucks baseball team is Sunday, June 23 at 3:05 p.m. at Riverfront Stadium.
The blue and purple shirts are regular cotton, preshrunk shirts. Those cost $12.
The gray shirts are polyester and rayon (more fitted style) and cost $18.
For all three shirts, the front says Cubbie Tails and the back says, “In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog.”
For just $10, you AND your dog can enjoy the baseball game. Half the ticket sales and ALL the shirt sales and proceeds from a small silent auction will go to animal organizations in the Cedar Valley.
If you cannot attend the game, you can preorder tshirts that can be picked up at KWWL anytime.
Thanks to the Shirt Shack in Waterloo for another great job!
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This post was written by dwagner on April 24, 2013
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In partnership with PURINA ONE®, Tour for Life is the world’s largest cooperative mobile pet adoption initiative aimed at reinforcing the importance and advantages of shelter pet adoptions and familiarizing communities with their local shelter.
In addition to having adoptable shelter and rescue dogs, cats, puppies and kittens — also known as Mutt-i-grees® — the event will also offer information on the benefits of adopting shelter pets, behavioral education, and affordable services available to pet owners at the Iowa Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic. The event also includes other participating organizations such as Safe Haven of Iowa County, Cedar Valley Humane Society, Friends of the Animal Shelter in Vinton, Protégé Canine Rescue, Waverly Pet Rescue, Last Hope Animal Rescue, Washington PAWS and More Animal Shelter, SAINT’s Rescue, AHeinz57 Rescue, Witty Kitties Special Needs Animal Shelter, Iowa Equine Rescue and Awareness League, Animal Welfare Foundation and Safe Journey’s Animal Rescue. Activities will include Face painting and kid’s activities, dog training demonstrations by Spot and Co., caricature artist, live music by Craig Erickson and the JC Project, root beer floats,hot dogs and lots more!
From the beginning of March to mid-May, Tour For Life will travel the length of the United States from North to South and East to West in four “shelters on wheels”, helping shelter and rescue groups, in 51 cities and 26 states bring awareness to their organizations and find homes for the adorable adoptable animals in their care.
The tour was conceived by Animal League America – the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization – thirteen years ago and is responsible for placing thousands of pets into loving and permanent homes. Tour For Life 2012 saved the lives of nearly 1600 animals across the country.
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This post was written by dwagner on April 24, 2013
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Enjoy the simple pleasures of a walk.
Follow your instincts.
Never underestimate the value of a belly rub.
Be loyal and faithful.
Always drink plenty of water.
Sometimes it is best to just sit close and listen.
Be quick to forgive.
Avoid biting when a growl will do.
Keep digging until you find what you want.
Run and play daily.
Accept all of life’s treats with gratitude.
Life is short, pet often.
Love unconditionally.
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This post was written by dwagner on April 23, 2013
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The Cedar Bend Humane Society is running a special on cats this weekend, get $10 off.
We featured two cats looking for a good home during Today in Iowa Sunday.
Click here to watch the pet segment.
The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. It’s closed Monday.
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This post was written by dwagner on April 21, 2013
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Here’s a look at Saturday morning’s pet segment feature Tiger and Amigo.
Tiger is a pitbull mix. He’s looking for an energetic home that can help wear off his puppy energy.
Amigo is part of a litter of kittens at the shelter. Cedar Bend Humane Society staffers say Amigo and his siblings like to cuddle!
Click here to watch the pet segment.
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This post was written by dwagner on April 20, 2013
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I bought Teddy’s last bag of puppy food this week. The next time he needs food, he won’t be classified as a “puppy” anymore.
I can’t believe how fast the time has gone and how much he’s grown since I brought him home at the end of October.
Cubbie used to dominate tug-of-war. Now, Teddy is putting up quite a fight against his big brother. They can go a long time without either one giving up or unintentionally letting loose.
But one major sign Teddy isn’t a puppy anymore, he can now jump on the bed by himself. On one hand, it’s nice because I don’t have to lift him onto the bed all the time. On the other hand, it makes me feel like he doesn’t need me as much anymore.
If he got a running start, sometimes he got lucky and made it on the bed. But recently, I noticed he can repeatedly jump on the bed without much effort. I put him to the test, and we had some fun with it the other night.
My favorite part is that he seemed so proud of himself. He feels like a “big boy” now.
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