Carson Animal Services Initiative volunteers have some fun activities scheduled for dogs and dog lovers during the month of September, starting off with the 5K9 run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 20. The event will take place at the River View Park at the end of east Fifth Street. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. Start time is at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $25 for the first person, additional family members are $15. Please note that dogs must be leashed at all times.
Next will be the Pooch Plunge scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carson City Aquatic Center located at 841 Roop Street. Cost is $10 for the first dog, $5 for each additional dog. The outdoor pool will be available to bring your dogs out for a dip. Tennis balls and towels will be provided. Some rules do apply. One dog per handler, registration forms required, proof of current vaccinations or signed waiver required, female dogs in season not allowed, and dogs must be under your control at all times. This is event is not suitable for dogs with health conditions, dogs that haven’t been swimming before and dogs under 6 months old.
Looking for more fun? Try CASI Bingo. On Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Carson City Senior Center located at 911 Beverley Drive. CASI will be hosting its monthly Bingo. Doors open at 11:30 AM and games start at 12:30 p.m. Buy in is $10 each, additional packs are $5. Win money and raffle prizes too. A snack bar is also available.
Friends of CASI (Carson Animal Services Initiative) better known as CASI is an all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to raise funds to assist Carson City to build a safe and modern animal shelter for all animals in need. Volunteers are always needed to help out. Attend a meeting, become involved, everyone is welcome. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21st at 6 PM at the BRIC building located at 108 E Proctor Street. Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday each month. Donations are always welcome. For further information please contact Lisa at 775-671-2413.