Carson Animal Services Initiative

Due to the high coyote activity around Riverview Park, the CASI 5K9 scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 has been canceled.

It’s been a long time coming, but the building of a new, state-of-the-art multi-million dollar animal shelter will become a reality within a year. Ground breaking is expected in March.

The new shelter will be funded through bonding resulting from the 1/8 cent sales tax increase that took place on October 1, 2015 with additional funds raised by CASI — Carson Animal Services Initiative — the organization pledging $200,000 to be used as a community “donation.”

Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) would like to thank the Stemler Family and the employees of the State of Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources for their recent donations.

CASI is an all volunteer 501(c)3 dedicated to helping Carson City build a new animal shelter...a place where animals in need can be safe until they find their forever homes, and where people feel comfortable visiting.

CASI would like to thank the employees at Southwest Gas for their incredible $6,486 dollar donation, made through the "Fuel for Life" charitable giving program. This generous gift will assist Carson Animal Services Initiative in its efforts to ensure that homeless and neglected pets have a safe and humane shelter in which to wait for a loving family.
A special thank you to Randy Spiker, Rosie Elizarraras and Brad Harris for the check presentation. We are extremely grateful to you and all of the Southwest Gas employees who made this possible.

Northern Nevada Development Authority is excited to host the 2014 Pioneer Awards Dinner recognizing outstanding businesses and individuals throughout the Sierra Region of Northern Nevada on Thursday at the Carson Nugget.

NNDA will recognize Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell as the special honoree and 2014 Pioneer of the Year for the continual difference he makes in Carson City and the Sierra Region. Also attending will be United States Congressman Mark Amodei as a special guest and presenter and John Tyson as our Master of Ceremony.

Here's some photo and video highlights from Saturday's Pooch Plunge hosted by the Carson Animal Services Initiative at the Carson City Aquatic Center. Watch for highlights Monday at 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Carson TV News.

Join the Carson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, at the Carson City Aquatic Center today, Saturday, Sept. 27, now through 4 p.m. for the Pooch Plunge. Bring your pooch to the outdoor pool for a fun time while helping CASI raise money for a new animal shelter. The Plunge is $10 for first dog, $5 for each additional dog. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To assure everyone has a great time, some rules apply:

Dog lovers and their pooches by the dozens turned out Saturday for the third annual 5K9 run and walk at River View Park in Carson City.

The event was a fundraiser for the Carson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, which brought out canines that ranged from the yipping pint-sized and standard to those with muscle mass and brawn that packed hearty barks. Christy Works was the winner with her dog Shags.

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.

This letter is a thank you to many people and businesses for the incredible generosity shown to Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) and our efforts to help our community’s homeless pets.

CASI just hosted another successful Bark, Whine and Dine on July 27. We have so many people and businesses to thank. This year’s silent auction, beautiful quilt raffle, and music added to a delightful afternoon. Thank you to:

Bark Whine and Dine to benefit the Carson Animal Services Initiative will be Sunday, July 27, at Fuji Park in Carson City.

The event will start at 1 p.m. and includes a barbecue lunch with food provided by Foodies Bystro and entertainment by Jake Houston. Proceeds from the event will help to build the new animal shelter in Carson City.

Today is the official graduation ceremony of the Carson City Leadership Institute Class of 2014. They’ve spent 8 months of intensive study learning about Carson City and have made new friends and business acquaintances.

Friday night at the Chamber’s annual meeting, which is sold out, the class will unveil its unique and historic class project that has the souls of some very historic figures, including our founder Abram Curry, dancing on their graves.

Here is the second of a two-part interview with Women to Women, Lisa Schuette founder and chair of the Carson Animal Services Initiative, a non-profit organization with a mission of raising money to assist Carson City as it builds a safe and modern animal shelter. Also featured in this interview is CASI's vice chairman, Chuck Crittenden. Go here for the first 30-minute segment.

Lisa Schuette is this week's guest on Women to Women. Lisa is founder and chair of the Carson Animal Services Initiative, a non-profit organization with a mission of raising money to assist Carson City as it builds a safe and modern animal shelter.

Carson High School senior, Chrislynn will be performing a benefit concert featuring her vocal and instrumental talents as part of her senior project. Proceeds from the event will benefit CASI, Carson Animal Services Initiative. Enjoy an evening of entrainment while supporting a great cause and have a chance to win raffle prizes too.

For advanced ticket purchase contact Tanya at 775-291-8096 or thelyonsden2009@att.net. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Concert will be held in the Senator Square at Carson High School.

The dedicated volunteers of Friends of CASI or better known as CASI have been diligent in their mission to make a new animal shelter a reality for Carson City residents. Starting the year out with ambitious goals of raising more money for the shelter construction fund is only part of CASI’s mission.

The event will take place at the Carson City Nugget on February 7th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The evening event will include wine tasting, appetizers, chocolate and entertainment.

Tickets can be purchased on line at www.friendsofcasi.org click on the donate tab, or by calling Lisa at 775-671-2413. Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to raise funds to assist the municipality of Carson City, Nevada to build a safe and modern animal shelter for all animals in need.

Carson City will hold its third workshop tonight to answer questions and take comment on proposed plans to implement a one-eighth cent sales tax that would go toward several infrastructure projects.

Rational Carsonites carefully deploy their finite personal capital for maximum value and tangible results. Conversely, our city's officials serially ignore the value proposition, favoring redundant, feel-good projects lacking objective analysis, justification and worthwhile benefits. Core civic services and infrastructure maintenance suffer.

The recent initiative to raise sales taxes, projected to saddle taxpayers with $15 million of additional long-term debt, is largely ($13 million) targeted for more indoor basketball courts and arterial street beautification projects.

Carson City will hold three public workshops this month that are designed to answer questions and solicit comments regarding a proposed 1/8th-cent sales tax to fund several infrastructure projects.

The money would help pay for a new multi-purpose athletic center, known as the “MAC,” a new animal services facility, and streetscape beautification and safety enhancements along the Carson City’s main commercial corridors and the downtown area.

Carson City department heads responded to questions from locals Monday in a town hall meeting. While the public was given plenty of opportunity and notice to attend and encouraged to speak, three actually came to the podium, including two Carson High School students and the chair of the Carson Animal Services Initiative.

The Second annual Carson Animal Services Initiative 5K Fun Run and Walk will be held at Riverview Park at the end of East 5th Street in Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Check-in time is at 8 a.m. and race start is at 9 a.m. Pre-registration fee is $15 for the first human participant and $10 for each additional family member. Dogs participate free! Day of race fee is $20 for first human participant and $10 for each additional family member.

Lisa Schuette and Bob Truesdale danced an East Coast swing medley to garner first place in the "Local Celebrities Who Think They Can Dance" contest April 27 at High Sierra Swing Dance Club's sixth-annual Spring Ball at the Carson Nugget.

There will be a Carson Animal Services Initiative fundraiser at County Purr Farm Scrapbook Store. The event is set for Saturday, April 6. Please stop in from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Make 5 animal theme cards for only $5.00; All supplies are provided and all proceeds will go to CASI.
Raffle tickets will be on sale for a chance to win wonderful prizes. Refreshments are donated by Grocery Outlet.

High Sierra Swing Dance Club invites the public to its sixth-annual anniversary Spring Ball dinner-dance on April 27 at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City.

Dust off your evening gowns and neckties for an evening of great food and even-better dancing. The semi formal/formal-attire evening begins with no-host cocktails at 6 p.m.

Help us build a new animal shelter one card at a time. The Carson Animal Services Initiative fundraiser will be at County Purr Farm Scrapbooking store, 3220 Highway 50 East in Carson City.

Stop in Saturday April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and make 5 special animal themed cards for only $5 all supplies are provided. All proceeds will go to CASI. Raffle tickets will also be sold for a chance to win wonderful prizes.
Refreshments are donated by Grocery Outlet.

Call by April 3 to reserve your card kit. (775) 885-7377.