build a 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.
CASI Bingo
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 9:02amJoin CASI for a fun day of Bingo where you can meet new friends, share some laughs and win raffle prizes and money. The CASI ball payout is now over $600.
Doors open and 11:30 and games start at 12:30. Buy in is $10 and extra packs are $5, all special games are $1. There is a snack bar available if you are hungry and the coffee is always free. CASI is a 501c3 non profit raising money to help build a new animal shelter.
Bark, Whine and Dine
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 5:28pmCASI will be holding their Bark, Whine and Dine event on August 29th at 5:30 PM at Fuji Park. Dinner will be provided by the award winning Carson City BBQ. There will be silent auction items galore and a beautiful quilt to be raffled off. Music will be provided by Ten Dollar Pony. Join CASI for a fun filled night as they raise money to help build a new animal shelter. Tickets are on sale now for $30. They can be purchased online at http://friendsofcasi.org/bark-whine-and-dine.html or by mailing a check to CASI, 112 N Curry St, Carson City, NV 89703 or by calling 775-671-2413.
Thank You from CASI!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 5:45pmCarson 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.
Woofs, Wine and Whiskers: A Purr-fect Evening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/31/2015 - 4:55pmJoin CASI for Woofs, Wine, & Whiskers a purr-fect evening of wine tasting and fundraising. March 7th at the Carson Nugget Ballroom from 7 to 9:30 PM.
- Music by Ten Dollar Pony
- Live Auction
- Get your picture with Sheriff's Office K-9 unit
- Taste Wine and Appetizers
Tickets on sale now for $35. each if purchased by March 1st ($40. after that)Get your tickets in one of the following ways:
CASI Fundraiser: Pet pictures with Santa today
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/06/2014 - 10:40amBring your pets to Benson's Feed and Tack at 2750 Highway 50 East in Carson City today for pictures with Santa. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per picture.
All dogs must be on leash and cats in a carrier. Share the holiday spirit with the staff at Benson's and CASI volunteers while helping to build a new animal shelter.
Pet Pictures with Santa
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/28/2014 - 8:57pmBring your pets to Benson's Feed and Tack at 2750 Highway 50 East for pictures with Santa. The event is Saturday Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per picture.
All dogs must be on leash and cats in a carrier. Share the holiday spirit with the staff at Benson's and CASI volunteers while helping to build a new animal shelter. If you need more information call CASI at 671-2413.
Here is your opportunity to help CASI help Carson City's homeless critters.
Signups begin for third annual CASI 5K Walk and Fun Run
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 2:52pmTime to lace up the jogging shoes and strut with the pooches Saturday, Sept. 20 in Carson City. It's the third annual Carson Animal Services Initiative's 5K9 fun run/walk at Riverview Park on East Fifth Street in Carson City.
The fundraising event is a great way for families to show off their pets while giving them some exercise too. Awards will be given to the 1st place male and female K9 finishers. Every participant receives a free gift.
Check-in time is between 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. with the run beginning at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged and discounted fees are offered.
Bark, Whine and Dine fundraiser Sunday benefits Carson City Animal Services Initiative
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 07/26/2014 - 10:14amBark 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.
CASI to host Bark Whine and Dine on July 27 at Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/16/2014 - 9:53amThe 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.
CASI Bingo
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 7:58amCASI Bingo is a fundraiser to help build a new animal shelter. Held at the Carson Senior Center,911 Beverly Dr, Carson City the first Sunday of each month and on select holidays. Buy-in is $10 pk with extra pks for $5 ea. All special games $1 ea. CASI Ball $1 per pk. Raffle prizes too! Special incentives for becoming a member of CASI. Doors open at 11:30. Games start at 12:30. Must be 21 or older to play. Snack Bar available. Have fun win $$$$ and help support a great cause. For more info contact
Admission: $10
Friends of CASI (Carson Animal Services Initiative) working hard to build a new animal shelter
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 11:57amThe 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.
Carson City Animal Services Initiative fundraiser at County Purr Farm
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:05pmHelp 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.
Plan in the works to rebuild aged shelter
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 4:01amBy approving about $85,000 last week for professional design services, officials have set in motion plans to build a new animal shelter in Carson City to replace the aging 50-year-old facility.T...