North Liberty signs contract with animal shelter
May 7, 2012 — As of the beginning of May, the City of North Liberty is using the Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS) for its animal shelter needs. This transition comes after the Iowa City Animal Shelter asked neighboring municipalities for increased funds in order to build a new facility. After weighing the options, North Liberty city council determined they would sign an agreement with the Cedar Rapids-based animal shelter.
City Administrator, Ryan Heiar, says, “We are grateful for the years of service provided to us by the Iowa City Animal Shelter. They have always done a great job. The decision for the move to Cedar Valley is a financial one. That being said, we are excited to build this partnership with CVHS. We are looking forward to a long relationship with the organization. They are even coming to the city-sponsored festival North Liberty Blues & BBQ to introduce themselves to attendees.”
With the transition from the Iowa City Animal Shelter to CVHS, the protocol for reporting a stray animal in North Liberty remains the same: residents should contact City Hall at 319-626-5700. Heiar says, “Residents won’t see a service-quality change due to the move.”
“We’re excited to be partnering with North Liberty,” says Bob Citrullo, executive director of the Cedar Valley Humane Society. “It’s a great community to be involved with, and, as a nonprofit organization, we’re looking forward to providing these vital services in a professional and fiscally responsible manner.”
The Cedar Valley Humane Society website is http://www.cvhumane.org/. They can also be reached at 319-362-6288 or email at [email protected]. For additional information contact the City of North Liberty at 319-626-5700.
