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Carson City Animal Services
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 3:46pmCarson City Animal Services provides:
- Pet Adoptions
- Dog Licensing
- Animal Permits
- Bite Investigations
- Lost/Found Reporting of Animals
- Enforcement of Laws Governing Animals
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Bring your furry friend for a photo with Santa to benefit Carson City's CASI
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 12:31pmBring your furry friend for their own festive portrait to celebrate this holiday season. Santa will be at Benson's Feed on December 4th from 9:30-3:00 to take pictures with his furry friends.
St. Teresa's Deacon Craig LaGier to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 1:58amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Deacon Craig LaGier, St. Vincent Advisor and Minister to the Homeless at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community. He also serves as Chaplin for the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Deacon Craig is also the Founding Director of the Night Off The Streets program, or NOTS for short. To reduce the risk of ill healh or death due to hypothermia, NOTS provides overnight shelter at local churches to people without homes.
Nevada governor proposes additional $50M for small business grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 6:05pmWith $51 million having been allocated to Nevada small businesses as part of the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support Grant program, Gov. Steve Sisolak is asking the Legislature to approve $50 million more for struggling small businesses in the Silver State.
Why do your pets act as they do? CASI offers virtual Pet Behavior Seminar series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 8:02amCarson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, is proud to offer Understanding Your Pet's Behavior seminar series with Animal Behaviorist Kelley Bollen. Kelley has worked with clients across the United States and Canada, sharing her expertise with shelters, rescues, and individual pet owners.
Lyon County says mountain lions in Mound House area have killed livestock, pets
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:55amThe Lyon County Sheriff's Office has reported a number of mountain lions that have been observed in the Mound House area that have apparently killed domestic animals and livestock, according to a post on the county's Facebook page.
Pandemic life spurred more animal adoptions in Nevada, but economic difficulties remain a concern
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 10:43amOn Friday, March 13, as the state prepared to shut down, the fate of many four-legged, feathered and scaled residents hung in the balance.
Greg Hall, CEO of the Nevada Humane Society, which has a presence in Reno and Carson City, organized a late-night emergency call with staff. They discussed how to operate amid the threat of COVID-19, a potentially lethal virus that carried so many unknowns. Meanwhile, seven hours south, staff at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas braced for the worst.
Santa to deliver furry friends on Christmas with Nevada Humane Society in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 11:50amI think we can all agree that the best holiday gift of all is love. And what better way to share the love than by having Santa deliver a new bundle of love right to your doorstep on Christmas?
Nevada lawmakers approve spending on $207 million in federal coronavirus funds
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 3:52pmIn a rush to avoid an end-of-the-year reversion back to the federal government, Nevada lawmakers have signed off on a plan that will allocate roughly $207 million in federal COVID-19 pandemic relief dollars largely to equipment costs and salaries of state employees.
Nevada Department of Wildlife asks gift buyers to consider the future before buying aquatic pets
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 10:47amThat colorful fish looks pretty in that store aquarium, and you cannot help but think how much your friend or loved one might enjoy such a pet, but the Nevada Department of Wildlife is hoping you will stop and think about the animal’s future before laying down your hard-earned cash.
In other words, consider what is going to happen to that pet if it is no longer wanted.
Virtual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights, pictures with Santa and more highlight weekend events in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 11:24pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights holiday celebration goes virtual on Friday. Santa Claus will arrive virtually at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada and in-person at Battle Born Harley Davidson on Saturday for pictures with families and kids of all ages. Combined with live music and dinner specials at Living the Good Life, the state capital has events lined up for the holidays! Read on for more information.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes selling Christmas trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 8:18amPastor Tim Plummer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Missionary Area Director, has once again brought Christmas trees to Carson City to support FCA. Christmas is fast approaching, and most agree it is the best time of the year. The holidays can be a difficult time for many, but it does not have to be this way.
Senator Square: Carson High School NJROTC cadets compete, serve and remember
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 7:54amCarson High School's NJROTC Drill and Color Guard team competed in their first ever ‘virtual’ drill competition hosted by University of North Carolina ROTC program. The various teams’ performances were captured on video and sent to the University for judging.
Homeless pets to eat well over holidays thanks to Carson City real estate agents delivering 436 pounds of pet food
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 5:08pmColdwell Banker Select real estate agents serving Northern Nevada delivered 435.8 pounds of pet food to Friends in Service Helping, or FISH, a Carson City-based social services organization and pet food provider site for Feeding Pets of the Homeless.
Nevada Association of School Boards presents awards to Lyon County School District leaders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 5:24pmLyon County School District has come away with four of the Nevada Association of School Boards 2020 Awards. Josh Wiley, rock-star teacher at Silver Stage Middle School, is recognized as the Innovative Educator of the Year.
Carson City food drives to collect Thanksgiving turkeys, pet food on Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 4:18pmTwo food drives are happening Thursday at two locations in Carson City. One drive is to collect Thanksgiving turkeys for families in need, and the other is a drive to help feed family pets.
Carson City Toyota to hold drive-thru pet food drive, adoption event this Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 9:03amCarson City Toyota will host a pet food donation drive and adoption event for the Nevada Humane Society this Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mountain Lion spotted early Friday morning on Emerson and Roop Street
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 10:19amAccording to Carson Now reader Robynn Wartooth, a mountain lion was spotted early Friday morning on the bike path by Emerson and Roop Streets.
Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:42pmHeading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.
Watch the Celebration of Life ceremony for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell via livestream today at 1 p.m.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 12:53pmA Celebration of Life ceremony will get underway at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, for Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell.
The ceremony is not open to the public but it can be viewed via live stream at the following link here: Mayor Bob Crowell Celebration of Life Ceremony.
Carson City celebrates Halloween with BOO-nanza on Thursday, trick or treating Friday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:28pmCelebrating Halloween in Carson City is really unlike any other place because the holiday sometimes lands on the same day as many Nevada Day festivities are underway. To have a more organized and safe Halloween for children, Carson City will again host its "BOOnanza" celebration this Thursday, and the Children's Museum will host a safe trick or treating event Friday.
Celebration of Life for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell to be live-streamed due to COVID concerns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 7:57amUPDATE: On Wednesday, by executive order, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, October 29, 2020 as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell, whose memorial is being held Thursday.
Crazy Cat Dog Grooming in Carson City to host safe trick or treat this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 4:02pmThis Saturday, Oct. 31 from 2 to 8 p.m. Crazy Cat Dog Grooming in Carson City will host a safe trick or treat for the community. There will be a professional photographer on site for Halloween photos.
Enter your best Spooktacular pet photos to help Carson City pets in need
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 10:04pmSubmit a "spooktacular" picture of your pet to win a prize! CASI (Carson Animal Services Initiative) is holding an online fundraiser during this spooky season with winners being chosen through an online voting contest! Costumed pet photos can be submitted now through Oct. 31.
Enter your Spooktacular Pet Photos to help pets in need in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 1:03pmSubmit a spooktacular picture of your pet to win a prize!
CASI is holding an online fundraiser during this spooky season with winners being chosen through an online voting contest!
Photos can be submitted now through October 31.
Fishing Report: Pyramid Lake to open for the season Nov. 2 while other lakes shut down for winter
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 7:59amHello fellow anglers. In only a couple weeks time, we are going from fall to winter (but only briefly and then right back to fall). Still, it is a stern reminder that winter is right around the corner.
Last weekend, Renee and I fished the Truckee River with a friend. At 7 a.m. we were wearing flannels and jackets, by noon, we were back in tee shirts.
The fishing was very slow, but we did manage a few small rainbows to take our lures.
Carson City region braces for hard fall freeze; forecasters say bring in the pets, tomato plants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 10:41amFrom sunny days and warm temperatures to anticipated overnight freezing ahead, fall weather will arrive over the next few days around the Carson City region, prompting a freeze watch by the National Weather Service and a warning for gardeners to bring in the tomato plants and other fall vegetables that haven't been harvested.
State adds $20 million fund infusion, adjusts timeline for Nevada small business grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 1:51pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak, the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic of Development announced Wednesday an additional infusion of $20 million in to the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) grant program, which opened for applicants on Monday.
Application process begins for $20M relief program aimed at Nevada small businesses, nonprofits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 8:16amCARSON CITY — The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic of Development announced Monday that applications for the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support grant program are now being accepted.
Nevada governor announces $20M relief package for small businesses, non-profits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 5:20pmNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday details for a new $20 million grant program aimed at helping small businesses and non-profit organizations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.