Humane Shelter Turns Dog Care Into Community Service
Cedar Rapids shelter, run by Linn County Humane Society since 1928, reports 1937 figures with 1931 animals cared for and 1,678 destroyed. Officers emphasize humane, painless endings and many animals finding new homes. Mike Medulan leads the operation, living beside the kennels and stressing kindness over punishment.
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Dog Shelter Runs on Licenses and Careful Adoptions
Cedar Rapids dog shelter emphasizes licensing as insurance and timely owner reunions. Dogs without owners undergo care, with four months possible for adoption if of desirable breed. night quarters, day pens, and kennels ensure shelter safety. City and county license details listed. staff notes few mad dog claims and stresses owner pickup over capturing dogs.
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Bickel's Travel Film Show Debuts in local churches
Robert O. Bickel presents 10 000 Miles of Trailer Travel in color, featuring Iowa Wisconsin and western states with autumn reds and winter snow along the Maquoketa river and Devil's Backbone. Benefit for Cedar Rapids Skating association screens Friday at First Congregational and Monday at Trinity Methodist. tickets 10 cents children 25 cents adults.
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