Johnson County Humane Society

Next Meeting

April 14 (M)—JCHS Meeting -----7pm, Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St, Meeting Room tba, Iowa City. A member will be there a bit early to meet and help orient people new to the group.

Spay Day USA

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Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month

IFHS Meeting Quarterly Board Meeting—11-3pm, Iowa State VetMed Rm 1226, Ames, Iowa.

IFHS is the statewide umbrella group for local humane societies, shelters, pounds. The board sponsors educational programs, networks throughout the state, and sets priorities for changes in state legislation regarding animals. JCHS is an organizational member and a JCHS member sits on this board. Call the HelpLine (338-3357) if you’d like a ride.

Featured Speaker:  Tara Derby, Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia Animal Care & Control—Foster Care:  a community and shelter commitment to lifesaving

See also this article by Tara Derby—Honesty and Transparency in Animal Control:  a formula for lifesaving success.

Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month

Coralville Petco—Grand Opening & Adoption Days—(F) 9am-9pm; (Sa) 9am-9pm; and (Su) 10am-6pm 2515 Corridor Way, Coralville, IA

Celebrate the Store’s opening, meet some of our animals available for adoption, and get acquainted with JCHS! The days/times JCHS animals will be there have not been set. Great Events!

• Feline Friday (all day)
• Pet Caricatures (10am-1pm Saturday)
• Pet/owner Look Alike Contest (2pm Sunday)

Microchipping Clinic (dogs & cats $5)—9-noon; Iowa State Bank on Hwy 6.

This event is sponsored by the Bank and Friends of the Animal Center. Bring current Rabies Certificate for each animal. First-come, first-served.

National FosterCare Month

Be Kind to Animals Week

National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Adopt a Cat Month

Take Your Dog to Work Day

JCHS   •   P.O. BOX 2775   •   IOWA CITY, IA  52244-2775   •   JCHS HELPLINE:  319-338-3357