Pet

Evergreen Gene's collects dog food beginning at 10 a.m. Fridays and the community is asked to dona any bags or cans of dog food for the Pets of the Homeless. Your donations are to provide pet food for the homeless in our community, Pets also need to eat. Evergreen Gene's is also collecting food donations and clothing donations for the Do Drop In Center that provides food and clothes as well as other assistance to the homeless in our community. Evergreen Gene's is located at 1811 N. Carson St.

Bring any bags or cans of dog food to Evergreen Gene's for the Pets of the Homeless. Your donations are to provide pet food for the homeless in our community that have pets that have to eat also. We are also collecting food donations and clothing donations for the Do Drop In Center who provides food and clothes as well as other assistance to the homeless in our community. There is no cost to attend. Evergreen Gene's is located at 1811 N. Carson St.

Last year's callous, unnecessary killing of Rollie, the tiny pet dog, at the city animal shelter justifiably ignited community outrage. This one event resulted in a $41,000 settlement to Rollie's owner for the wrongful death of her dog, paid, of course, by Carson's residents and business owners. The terminated animal shelter manager, under whose watch Rollie died, is suing city taxpayers for wrongful discharge from her position.

Catherine, a resident of Fernley, Nevada, is someone you quickly realize after the first few moments of conversation, has lived an extraordinary life — one most of us only dream of.

Sunday I spent the day at the Reno Earth Day Festival with some friends. It was really nice to sit down on the grass, bask in the sun, and slow down for a while.

I had brought a few toys with me, four bubble guns and a hula hoop. While we were playing with the bubbles, I took a moment to observe the crowd around me — everyone “finding their happy” in their own way.

The Third Annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will take place at the Recreation Center, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe, CA, this weekend. The popular event will be open 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Friday, April 25th,and from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Admission is free to the public.

Get an early start on Easter egg hunting Friday when Skyline Estates Senior Living hosts its Easter egg hunt for all ages at 2 p.m. Organizers invite children, parents, and grandchildren to attend. Skyline Estates Senior Living is located at 2861 Mountain St., in Carson City.

Partnership Carson City conducts a Prescription Drug Roundup, Saturday, April 26, at four locations. Folks are encouraged bring their unused and expired prescription drugs to one of the drop-off locations for proper disposal, as this helps protect the community and the water supply.

Drop-off locations are at Smith's Food & Drug at 599 E William St., and at Save Mart Supermarkets at 3620 N. Carson St.,3325 Hwy. 50 E., and 4348 S. Carson St., all in Carson City

Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health announces its May schedule for the “Lunch and Learn” weekly education series broadcasted live from Las Vegas.

The program is designed for family and professional caregivers, featuring topics of interest to those who care for individuals with ALS, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.

Northern Nevada Development Authority is proud to announce that LaBudde Group, through their Nevada subsidiary Clean Dried Processing, has expanded to Northern Nevada. Clean Dried Processing has opened a 150,000 square foot dual purpose manufacturing and distribution facility in Silver Springs.

Pets, many people have them and often times they are treated as family. They offer companionship, protection, and unconditional love. In many families, pets are treated like children.

So much so, that they can be seen riding inside of vehicles as the owner cruises down the roadway. One can see canines hanging their heads out the window catching the wind or draped over the arms of the driver. Felines are observed lounging on the rear deck or dashboard and I am sure there are other types of pets that ride along in vehicles that are unseen.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking input on a proposal to prepare an Environmental Assessment and issue a Forest Order to require proper food and refuse storage at developed recreation sites on National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Let's ignore the 80/800 group of businesses in Carson City, for the moment, and consider meeting the 20/20 group in a compromise over the sales tax increase to pay for their proposed ten million dollar corridor improvements. Why not have them put up half the money of $5 Million ($250K each) and the city can match their investment for the remaining half? Let's all compromise and meet them halfway. If they are willing to put up their money, where our taxes are to be spent, then let hear it for compromise.

Carson Canine Adventures (CCA) will be holding our annual Open House this coming Sunday, Feb. 16, from Noon until 4pm. We have added a new photographer that will be here to takes pictures.

Dogs are welcome (on leash) and people will have a chance to meet the trainers and find out more information on how they can get involved in the many fun things to do with our “best friends.”

Lone Mountain Veterinary will be there to answer health and nutrition questions. Information on Therapy Dogs Inc, Dog Scouts of America, First Aid for your pet, and local rescue agencies too.

The Outdoor Toy Store in Moundhouse held its first Community Christmas Festival. We wanted to thank all those who helped make it such a success.

The money from the raffle items went to The Ron Woods Family Center and the cans of food that were donated are going to The Dayton Food Pantry. Next year we have promises from other local businesses to help out and spread much needed donations and Christmas cheer to an area that is largely forgotten.

Teddy, the warm-hearted, floppy-eared 8-year-old drug sniffing Golden Retriever and valiant member of the Carson City Sheriff's Office K9 squad for years, officially retires today.

Known for his gentle demeanor and love of tennis balls, Teddy has been adored by law officers, sheriff's office staffers, children and even the most unlikely folks — those who have had their vehicles searched — ever since he came on board as an 18-month old rookie sniffer.

Bosco, a seven-year-old black Lab who had been missing since Nov. 8, made it back to his Carson City home and family early Saturday morning.

Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be taking over Carson City PetSmart this Friday, Saturday and Sunday for National Adoption Weekend. Dog Town Canine Rescue and Carson Tahoe SPCA will be at PetSmart from 11-3 each day

Very soon Carson City streets will be filled with ghouls, goblins, and creatures of all kinds. As Halloween approaches, children, teenagers and yes, adults also, will take to the streets in search of treats.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong would like to remind everyone to “Please watch for children. The streets will be dark and can be slick. Children may dart out unexpectedly, drive carefully.”

So what can you as a driver do to make sure that all return home safely? Here are some tips that you many find useful:

Elaine and I recently returned from an interesting, three-day, two-night visit to Elko, way over in Northeastern Nevada. We are both members of the Board of Directors of the Nevada Operation Game Thief (OGT) Citizens Board.

That OGT Citizens Board has been in existence since 1987, and it is the small, private group that pays rewards for information that leads to the conviction of poachers of Nevada's wildlife.

October is an exciting time in Fallon with the onset of fall and the area’s farms celebrating the changing of seasons.

At Lattin Farms, fifth generation farmers Rick and B. Ann Lattin invite the public to enjoy the annual Fall Festival, bringing the rural Nevada town to life every Saturday throughout the month.

Ventana Sierra, who is a local non-profit who helps homeless and aged out foster kids with housing and college tuition, is hosting a Monster Ball as their major fall fundraiser.

The event will be held at the Plaza Hotel confrence room on October 26th from 8 PM to Midnight, and is for adults ages eighteen and over.

There will be a live DJ, costume contest, food, games and prizes, and much more. Tickets are on sale now for $25.00 and are being sold at V&T Pet Clinic at 2230 South Carson Street.If you have questions about this event, please call 775-384-2290.

More than 780 dogs from around the world will compete in the Bonanza Kennel Club of Carson City’s 24th Annual Dog Shows and Trials starting Friday, September 27, 2013 at Fuji Park in Carson City. Events run through the weekend commencing with specialty dog competitions. Additionally, there will be Obedience, Agility, Best of Breed, Junior Handler, All-Breed and Best of Show competitions. There are 109 Breeds or Varieties represented in this year’s shows and trials. Vendors will be on hand with pet products and food items. The event is Free to spectators.

Tractor Supply Company, (NASDAQ: TSCO) the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States, today announced the opening of its first store in the State of Nevada, as a part of the Company’s expansion strategy into the Western region of the country.

Hello fellow anglers, the weather is cooling and the sun now setting at 7:30 p.m. A few things to remember this time of year. The yellow jackets and the bears are out in full force getting ready for winter hibernation. Both fierce and are looking for all the food they can get. But we have to remember that feeding bears is against the law.

Bark That Beat Is A Charity Concert For The Nevada Humane Society! Any Merchandise With The "Bark That Beat" Logo Or Photo Of CRUSH & Their Dog Albie Sold The Money Will Go To The NHS!
ALSO WILL BE TAKING; CAT, KITTEN, PUPPY, DOG FOOD, TOYS AND OTHER PET SUPPLIES DONATIONS FOR THE SHELTER AT THE SHOW!

Performers Include;
- Ryan Parker
- Teewrecks
- CRUSH
- Neil Degrasse Tyson Jr. High
*NOT IN THAT ORDER*
ALL AGES
$7 @ The Door & Pre-Sale (Pre-Sale Ticket Info. Coming Soon)
"Cats, Dogs And More, Help Them, Save Them ADOPT"
COME HAVE FUN!

Urban Farm Fest Sunday, September 22nd from 3-8pm, River School Farm, Reno, NV, September 22, 2013

This year urban farms from across the city are all coming together to celebrate the urban growing movement at this time of harvest and the autumnal equinox!

Saving Spot Dog Collar Donation Program
by Poochie-Pets benefits Pets of the Homeless of Carson City, NV

We are pleased to announce that Saving Spot purchases made between August 15-September 14, 2013 will benefit Pets of the Homeless. A nonprofit volunteer organization that provides pet food and veterinary care to the homeless in local communities across the United States and Canada. With every Saving Spot product you purchase, we will donate a new Saving Spot dog collar to Pets of the Homeless.

About the Saving Spot Program, Buy One, Give One

Two Sierra Nevada black bears, a mother and her cub, were released in the foothills in Douglas County near Kingsbury Grade Thursday night after being caught by Nevada Division of Wildlife officials earlier that morning.

Sherry Duncan of Carson City holds a sign Friday in front of the Carson City Animal Services on Butti Way. She and others were demonstrating against practices at the shelter after a pet dog was recently euthanized when the owner said she couldn't pay the fees on time.

The shelter said it was within its rights, but should have allowed the woman, Jeraldine Archuleta, additional time needed to come up with the money.