Cedar Valley Humane Society

Category: Animal shelter

Address: 7411 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA

Phone: +13193626288

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 12–5PM

Tuesday: 12–5PM

Wednesday: 12–5PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 12–5PM

Saturday: 12–4PM

Reviews

Indie Smith

Jul 7, 2022

Just stopped to donate some unneeded puppy pads. The employees here are always friendly and professional. The animals are well cared for.

DM BabyGurl

Jun 29, 2022

Thanks for all the friendly assistance from staff while there! I wish I could take all the cats and kittens home! ❤️

Abby Cornejo

May 15, 2022

The staff and volunteers were very friendly and helpful when adopting my sweet Faith. They were 100% transparent about Faith’s medical conditions and how much her medications would cost. Although she was very scared, it was obvious she had been well-taken care of during her time at CVHS.

Mona EL

Aug 17, 2016

Doing great job with animals, the place is clean and smells good. They helped us to foster 2 adorable kittens one week old. It is a good experience with a lot of care needed for the kittens. But I and my kids learned a lot. They provided us with the food,litter. .....and everything. Thanks to the great job they are doing.

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Questions & Answers

Are you a non kill shelter

Tina Mcnabb | May 23, 2019
Tara Crane | May 24, 2019

No they're not

Where is nova the cat I miss her badly I'm still crying because I need to see her and I didn't even get to say good bye to her

Lilly Crow | May 23, 2019
Terri Reynolds | May 24, 2019

She may be in foster care or already adopted. Call the office or go visit if you can.

Can you pay the adoption fee for a specific cat to help it get adopted faster?

Sean Lamont | May 23, 2019
Gary Collins | May 24, 2019

Yes

Are there any German shepherd puppies available? Are any of the dogs pictured on the website available or have they been adopted?

Lisa Abben | May 22, 2020
Ronda Hansen | May 23, 2020

Cedar valley does not put animals down..cr animal shelter by kirkwood college does put animals down because they don't want to deal with them..i also heard they won't even put on website so the owners can find their pets...

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Can I see a picture of nova the cat because I had here for a cat but she needed to be better and now I will never see with out her ever again

Lilly Crow | May 23, 2019
Brian J | May 24, 2019

Try going to their site, or call, she may have been adopted

A friend of mine found a baby kitten. Not old enough to be away from its momma. No other cats around. They cannot provide for the kitten. What can we do? Is there a way that someone can come get this kitten

Ada Sellers | May 23, 2019
Brian J | May 24, 2019

Call them while they are open, I believe they open at noon

Are you accepting volunteers?

Brooke Wehde | May 23, 2018
Sarah Jackson | May 24, 2018

Always in need of volunteers to walk dogs, pet cats, clean cages. I think there is an application on the website

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When I try to go to your website, it is coming up as set up wrong and not secure. I am trying to find out if you have adoptable dogs...specifically small.

Shelby Olsen | May 23, 2018
Preston Moore | May 24, 2018

Make sure you are using "https" in the web address and not just "http"

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How much it buy a dog

Sabrina Lane | May 23, 2018
Nicole Shanstrom | May 24, 2018

The range in price covers more than just the adoption cost. The dogs & cats generally have been microchipped, spayed/neutered & shots. Also, call ahead as often they have placed many of the dogs.

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Is this a no kill shelter

D.Schott | Nov 23, 2021
Gary Barr | Nov 24, 2021

Yes

IS there a dog from roughly 4 years ago named tucker and one named bailey in your files or are they adopted

Kaden Burke | Nov 23, 2021
Cedar Valley Humane Society (Owner) | Nov 24, 2021

Hi there! Please give us a call to talk to the front desk receptionists 319-362-6288

Do you guys still have any male Guinea pigs

Shelby Lange | Aug 25, 2021
Cedar Valley Humane Society (Owner) | Aug 26, 2021

Not at this time! Thank you for asking. You can always view our adoptable animals on our website: www.cvhumane.org

Who does the human society serve

Teresa Kirklin | May 22, 2021
Heather Yeggy | May 23, 2021

North liberty for sure. Not sure of the other towns

Do u netur dogs and what's the cost

Evelyn Airey | May 22, 2021
Cedar Valley Humane Society (Owner) | May 23, 2021

No, we do not offer spay and neuter services to the public.

Does the animal humane society take in bunnies or guniea pigs because I'm looking for a place for my rabbit and guniea pig

myas animals | May 22, 2020
Michelle Timm | May 23, 2020

They take from Linn county other than Cedar Rapids and Marion

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I just found a stray kitten..can't keep ..can I bring it in today?

Stephanie Berry | May 22, 2020
Maria Gallo | May 23, 2020

Yes you can take it there. Chexk the hours

How much is a sleep request?

Anna Huerta | May 22, 2020
Bryan Giblin | May 23, 2020

Boo take care of your animal!

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How do people get help with cat litter ??

Lewis Allison | May 22, 2020
Maria Gallo | May 23, 2020

If you are on disability, you can get help with food and litter, you would need to apply for it. You can call United way at 211 and they will give you the information. Good luck!

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Do you sell baby Shih tzu’s?

Natalie Momany | May 22, 2020
toni hunt | May 23, 2020

They don't sell dogs. They are not breeders or a pet store.

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Why do you censor your questions ?

Hope Young | May 22, 2020
Scott Pickering | May 23, 2020

You're posting questions to the general public and not to the business. If you have a concern, contact them directly.

Has Bianca the dog been adopted yet?

Kaydence Walderbach | May 22, 2020
Amanda K | May 23, 2020

Yes! :)

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Do u guys sell hedgehogs and for how much

Emily Marks | May 23, 2019
gene merrifield | May 24, 2019

Only if someone brings one in and the price would depend on age, health, and other factors.

I have 2 female cats i am no longer able to care for due to a medial condition, can i bring them there at no cost?

Ashlyn Peyton | May 23, 2019
Jamie Winter | May 24, 2019

There is a cost of 50 per cat if you are in jurisdiction and 100 per if out of. Surrender fee.

Could I raise money from donations, on my own time and use your business ? In other words, Could I go door to door and ask if a person would want to donate ? 100% to your shelter. If so, Could I write a receipt for a tax deductible donation ?

Scott Felton | May 23, 2019
Merrifield Family | May 24, 2019

Call and ask them. We just did a donation drive at Christmas time and said everything donated was going to the shelter. However it was mostly friends and relatives that donated. But we put up a few tweets and posts on F.B. and we never thought to ask them. They were just very surprised and pleased with all we donated.

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My mother is moving into a nursing home and can't take her 2 male cats would you take them?

Jenny Hotz | May 23, 2019
gene merrifield | May 24, 2019

Yes

My daughter left her 4 cats with me. She can not afford them. I can no longer keep them. What are my options?

Judith Urbanek | May 23, 2019
judy Floyd | May 24, 2019

See if someone will take them and take care of tjem for you.

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Do you ever get peer bred dogs?

Cactus | May 22, 2020
Hope Young | May 23, 2020

Most shelters these days don't. I recommend going to a legitimate breeder.

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What are the requirements for a volunteeree?

Dezi Rose | May 23, 2019
Rachel Anderson | May 24, 2019

There are some basic requirements and a short class you must attend prior to volunteering (it's offered monthly). If you go to the CVHS website you can submit a volunteer application online and they will get back to you pretty quickly with more info.

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I have a puppy I can't keep can I bring her to you

Monique Brown | May 23, 2019
Gary Collins | May 24, 2019

Please call. They will help!

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I have a red nose pitbull and bullmastiff dog that I can't have look for a good home to go to but she don't like other animals and I don't have money to put her down. What should I do

Johnathan Petersen | May 23, 2018
Brian J | May 24, 2018

You should call them....there are also other shelters in the area...such as last hope animal rescue, and I believe there is also one for pitbulls

Do you take open bags of dry cat/dog food? Tried new food on cats and they turned their noses to it, only half cup missing and would hate to toss.

shayna Franks | May 23, 2018
Preston Moore | May 24, 2018

We do!

How long has the cat that's out there the longest been there and what is the current population ?

William Chiafos | May 23, 2018
Cedar Valley Humane Society (Owner) | May 24, 2018

The cat that has been here the longest, Ducky, has been here since September 2017. We currently have 38 cats, 37 dogs, 19 rabbits, and several hundred guinea pigs.

If you are No-Kill, which isn't always humane like most people assume, what is your capacity ?

William Chiafos | May 23, 2018
Cedar Valley Humane Society (Owner) | May 24, 2018

Hi William. We operate as a no-kill facility in that we do not euthanize simply for length of time an animal is at our shelter. We can typically house 40-60 dogs at a time, along with several hundred cats. We have great success placing animals with new families, and so far this year have a live release rate of 98%. The only animals that are euthanized at CVHS are because of non-treatable and lethal illnesses, behavior issues that are not able to be resolved due to training, or court ordered euthanasia.

Do you happen to clip a dogs toenails? She’s a large dog and I don’t know where it could be done considering her size.

Susan Hendryx | May 23, 2018
Sym S.V. | May 24, 2018

They do clip animal nails, please call and give them the details, they will advice on the services they offer especially for a larger pet. Hope it works out.

I have a 33 lb bag of Science Diet Advance Fitness dog food never been opened Would you take it as a donation as I have to put my 103 lb Yellow Lab on a diet

LoiDana Miller | May 23, 2018
Preston Moore | May 24, 2018

Yes, we can absolutely use the food. Thank you!

are there any guinea pigs up for adoption under 1-2 years old.

Jackie Elm | May 23, 2018
Preston Moore | May 24, 2018

Yes, about 200 of them.

how old do you have to be to volunteer?

Jackie Elm | May 23, 2019
little one | May 24, 2019

7 and up if you aren't 18 yet you have to have a parent/guardian with you.

Do you take medicine? Like blood pressure and seizure meds?

Kacie K | May 23, 2018
Preston Moore | May 24, 2018

Hi everyone. Thanks for answering but we do actually take donated medications. Preston CVHS

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I was wondering if you still have Chinchillas up for adoption that were recently taken from that home in Vinton,Ia.?

Elda Nargang | May 23, 2018
Preston Moore | May 24, 2018

All of the chinchillas have been adopted.

Do they take walk-ins to visit and play with the animals?

Ayla Boylen | May 23, 2018
Ken Allers | May 24, 2018

No. Volunteers must attend a 45 minute orientation and a 30 minute class on handling animals.

What will we get if we volunteer like what would we do

Sheena Henry | May 23, 2018
Laurenwashere42 | May 24, 2018

You can clean out the cages, walk the dogs, socialize with cats, trail maintainence, help adoption eventa, help organize events. There is a lot. More information is on the website. Or you could also call them. I hoped this helped. ^ - ^

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Do you have any baby chinchillas?

Cindy Carpenter | May 23, 2018
Heather Dvorsky | May 24, 2018

No

What is the animal intake process?

Tianna Rios | May 23, 2018
Sym S.V. | May 24, 2018

You can go online and make an appointment, on the day of you arrive by 7:30am, depending on animal. You fill out an intake form based on animal again. They will go over the details tag your animal and you go. The next morning after surgery, you pick up your animal by 7am. They will go over post operational procedures and you pay based on what was done and take your animal and leave. It was reasonably priced, very professional and pet friendly environment.

Do you do immunizations

Kimberly Loya | May 23, 2018
Woody Sims | May 24, 2018

Yes they do, and they're very affordable, too.

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Do they have adoption fees??

Josh Rundell | May 23, 2018
Nicole Shanstrom | May 24, 2018

Average "fee" $90. They do have a "what can you" pay on cats over a year old. They are a wonderful group of people out there & will help you find what's right for you.

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What does it cost to drop off a dog

Pam Winter | May 23, 2018
Nicole Shanstrom | May 24, 2018

I don't believe there is any cost to surrender a pet. Adoption costs range on several factors.

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