Dogs run, walk for cats at CASI 5K9
It isn't every day you find a dog willing to do something for a cat.
But that's exactly what happened Sunday morning at Riverview Park off East Fifth Street in Carson City when dozens of canines and their humans participated in CASI's annual 5K9 Run/Walk.
Money raised at Sunday's event will benefit Catmandu, a local feline shelter in Carson City that specializes in the care and placement of homeless and abandoned cats.
Catmandu is a cage-free, low stress, group home-style shelter designed to prepare homeless cats to find forever homes.
At Sunday's race, awards were handed out to first place finishers in each run and walk category, including first male and first female dog across the finish line.
Runners followed a five-kilometer course around the Riverview Park Loop, while walkers completed a shorter three-kilometer course in the park.
CASI Founder Lisa Schuette said she was pleased with Sunday's turn out.
And the dogs didn't seem to mind, either. They got a long run or walk out of it -- as well as a well-deserved splash in the kiddy pool set up in the picnic area -- while their feline brethren received the funds.
To find out more about Catmandu visit its web site here or find it on Facebook.
The Carson Animal Services Initiative, or CASI, is a local grass-roots nonprofit organized to raise money for needy pets in the area.
CASI is notable for its efforts to help raise money for shelter services, including the costs of spay and neuter services. Various fundraisers are held year around to generate money for these costs.
Recent contributions were made by the organization to help build and equip the new Carson City Animal Shelter operated by the Nevada Humane Society off Airport Road and Butti Way in Carson City.
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