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Carson City Pet Station hosts Angel Tree for Palomino Valley pet rescue
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/05/2023 - 9:49amPet Station in Carson City is hosting an Angel Tree for the dogs at Palomino Valley Pet Rescue in Sparks which specializes in finding homes for pets with special needs.
Supervisor Schuette to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 10:44amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lisa Schuette, who has held the Ward 4 seat on the Carson City Board of Supervisors for the past three years. She also serves on the Audit Committee, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), the Board of Health, the Redevelopment Authority, the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Supervisor Lisa Schuette to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/01/2022 - 12:51pmLisa Schuette, who represents Ward 4 on the Carson City Board of Supervisors, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. A Carson City native, Lisa is a retired health teacher and probation officer who is best known as founding chair of the Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI), which raised the funds needed to build and equip the city's state-of-the-art animal shelter.
Sunday morning, Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 4:08pmMorning walk shows wildlife is doing just fine around Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 10:42amCarson Now reader Katie Farr writes: "These photos are from our morning walk today with the dogs on the path off of Airport Road across from the Carson City animal shelter. So many wonderful sights it was hard to choose what to share."
Lisa Schuette speaks on her win of Carson City Board of Supervisors seat for Ward 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 3:19pmCarson City native Lisa Schuette was elected to the Carson City Board of Supervisors for Ward 4 in the recent primary election, and she took the time to speak about her vision for Carson City and what she hopes to achieve as a Supervisor.
Carson City chef launches months long fundraiser for Pets of the Homeless
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 8:12amChristmas bells would normally be ringing when Carson City resident Chef Don Pepe holds his annual holiday fundraiser for Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 national non-profit that raises money to provide food, veterinary care and other essentials for the pets of homeless persons.
But 2020 is different.
Board of Supervisors candidate Lisa Schuette to speak at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 10:45pmLisa Schuette, Ward 4 candidate for the Carson City Board of Supervisors, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. A retired health teacher and probation officer, Schuette founded the non-profit Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI), which helped raise money to build and equip the new animal shelter.
2020 primary voting guide for candidates seeking Carson City offices
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 3:50pmBallots have been sent (or will be sent soon) to Carson City residents for the local upcoming elections. These are your candidates, who they are, and what they stand for.
Carson City animal shelter needs volunteer foster help, slashes adoption fees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 8:45amThe Nevada Humane Society's shelters in Carson City and Reno are currently open and fully operational. Our primary goal right now is to reduce the number of animals housed at our shelters in an effort to avoid overcrowding should we need to restrict our services or close altogether.
PK O’Neill announces his candidacy for State Assembly District 40, representing Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/14/2020 - 9:29amPK O’Neill filed late Friday afternoon with the Secretary of State’s Office as a Republican candidate for State Assembly District 40. The District includes all of Carson City, the east side of Washoe Valley and parts of southeast Washoe County.
Lisa Schuette files for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 3:20pmRetired Carson City teacher and longtime animal welfare advocate Lisa Schuette filed candidacy paperwork today for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4. Current Ward 4 Supervisor John Barrette is not running for re-election.
Senator Square: Carson High School senior to raise support for Nevada Humane Society
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 6:46amHello to everyone in Carson City. My name is Destiny Hernandez, and I am a senior at Carson High School. Just like all of the other seniors here at the school, I am working on my Senior Project, a graduation requirement, in order to benefit not only myself but also those animals in the community who need a home.
Lisa Schuette to run for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 4:27pmRetired Carson City teacher and longtime animal welfare advocate Lisa Schuette has announced her candidacy for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4. She is running for the seat currently held by John Barrette who is not seeking another term.
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell delivers his last ‘State of the City’ address
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 1:16pmDuring the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.
The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.
Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.
More than $600,000 from Carson City estate given to animal shelter, NRA and railroad museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 12:13pmA Carson City family estate presented checks to three organizations on Wednesday amounting to more than $600,000.
Carpa Nevada, Flavors of India team up for annual Carson City Pets of the Homeless fundraiser
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 4:48pmFive years ago, Chef Don Pepe launched a holiday fundraiser to help Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 non-profit that raises money to provide food, veterinary care and other essentials to the pets of homeless persons.
Nevadans take home 1,517 cats and dogs during Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 10:57amMore than 50 animal shelters and rescue groups participated in Nevada’s large free pet adoption event, Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days. It was organized by Maddie's Pet Project in Nevada, a three-year campaign aimed at helping more homeless cats and dogs find good homes and creating a safety net for pets by improving access to veterinary care in the Silver State.
Woofs, Wine and Whiskers, a purr-fect evening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 9:20pmCarson Animal Services Initiative would like to thank everyone who joined us on May 18 for our annual Woofs, Wine and Whiskers wine tasting event. Once again people came together to help animals in need, and we are grateful!
CASI continues to assist the community through our Critter Fixer low-cost spay/neuter voucher program for low-income applicants.
Leisure Hour Club Recognizes CASI for Outstanding Work
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 1:08pmThe Carson City Leisure Hour Club recently donated $500 to the Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI). Lisa Schuette, chair and founding member of CASI, accepted the donation at the March 20 meeting of the Club.
Carson City area Girl Scouts Earn Bronze Award, donate handmade pet toys to animal shelter
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 12:36pmCarson City area Girl Scout Troop 105 has a passion for animals and decided there would be no better way to earn their Bronze Award than making catnip toys for the local Nevada Humane Society animal shelter.
Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:02pmUPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 8:22amGood morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. We hope your work week started off on the right foot even though the weather outside has been unpredictable, with sunshine one day and clouds the next. Today we're looking at a slight chance of rain showers, around 20 percent after 11 a.m., and otherwise mostly cloudy skies and a high of 54.
Dog lost on William Street reunited with owners
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 6:42pmUPDATE: The owners have been located and reunited with the dog.
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Found this little lost puppy, small and white located just north of Wells Fargo bank on East William Street.
l will be taking it to the animal shelter. This notice has been listed on Facebook, too.
Tuesday Evening Hike: Wetlands Multi-Use Path North hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 9:35pmJoin us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet in the parking area near the Animal Shelter on Airport Road off Fifth Street. We will walk on the new wetlands trail from Airport Road to Lompa and back. BRING A FLASHLIGHT as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.
Forever homes the goal of Maddie's Pet Adoption Days in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/17/2018 - 7:55amCourtesy of a grant from the Lake Tahoe-based Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation, homeless pets in Northern Nevada, including right here in Carson City, can find their forever homes with waived adoption fees.
Local Spotlight Catmandu: Carson City's Feline-Only Animal Shelter
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 11:37amLinda Buchanan, the owner of Catmandu, had no idea (or interest in) how to run an animal nonprofit. But in 2014 when her husband, Kurt, died, she felt untethered. They had not only been partners in marriage, but partners in business as well.
Coldwell Banker hosts adoption events in Carson City, Minden, Dayton and Reno; almost 30 pets adopted
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:02pmNearly 30 pets found forever homes during Saturday's adoption event hosted by Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate and partnering animal shelters in the Carson City, Minden, Dayton and Reno areas.
Douglas County Sheriff seeks help in animal neglect case
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 12:58amMINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest who may be involved in abandoning an animal at the Douglas County Animal Shelter in Gardnerville.
Thursday happenings in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 6:04amThank goodness for Thursday. The weekend is just hours away, but there is no reason to wait for the fun to start. Take a stroll with Muscle Powered: today’s hike will wind through the far east side of Carson, from Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam. Artsy Fartsy Art Galley hosts an artist meet and greet for Catherine King; enjoy a glass of wine while discovering her newest work. Head down the rabbit hole, and you may wind up on McFadden Plaza. The Carson City Classic Cinema Club brings the recent live-action version of Alice in Wonderland to the big screen on the downtown stage.