CASI - Carson Animal Services Initiative
 
CASI Chronicles

 

The journey to Building Shelter, Building Community.

In 2012 we completed the 63 page IRS application for nonprofit status...a packet that for a few believers presented the opportunity for a new animal shelter. We wanted to find a way to finally replace a building 30 years past its expiration date in an economy not eager to sacrifice for animals. We guessed it would take many years and a lot of work.  

From six people to thirty to four hundred to a whole community, support for this shelter has shown itself in many different ways. Filling out those forms, (along with the $850 application fee) led to CASI becoming a recognized 501(c)3, and the six now include you, the wonderful supportive people who have made it clear that Carson City needs a new animal shelter. Over the last 3 years CASI has hosted many fundraisers including wine tastings, fun runs, pooch plunges, bingo games and BBQs. Santa and the CCSO K9 Unit joins us for pictures, students at the high school and middle schools volunteer for service hours (and love for animals) and we celebrate Nevada Day in the parade with some of our furry friends. Next in line, selling engraved personalized bricks to line the shelter walkways!

The June 18th the Board of Supervisor's meeting presented another side of what is also a part of getting a new shelter built, the difficult process of moving forward with the budget to actually build a new animal shelter. Budgets are complicated and raising money, whether through private donations, grant requests, fundraisers and yes, taxes can be challenging. There have been many people who have shared their opinions, both positive and negative and thankfully, many people who have helped us make this project a reality for Carson City. We still have a lot of fund raising ahead of us, both for the initial donation, as well as the need to finish those portions of the building the approved budget is unable to cover. 

Throughout all of this, I'm proud to say that CASI has listened, learned, and in the process gained an amazing ally with the Nevada Humane Society. Together we are Building Shelter, Building Community and Saving Lives. I'd say that 63 page application has proven to be a good move.



Lisa Schuette
CASI Membership 

You know what they say, "It takes a village."

By becoming a member of CASI, you will become part of an incredible team. In addition to having greater opportunities to participate in planning CASI events, your membership will assist us in securing grant dollars. Foundations look at applications to see that there is real public support. Your CASI membership acts as a direct link to CASI's motto of "building shelter, building community!"

Becoming a member of CASI is easy! Click the link below and you will be directed to CASI's website where you can select the type of membership that is right for you. Fill out the online form and select your payment method.

As an added bonus for becoming a new member in the month of July, you will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one of the beautiful engraved pavers that will be lining the walk way of the new shelter. One entry per new membership application received. The winner will be contacted in early August so the paver inscription can be personalized.

Hey there existing members...we appreciate your support as well! Starting from May 1, 2015, we will include all renewed memberships in a drawing to receive a personalized paver. Drawings will be held in September, January, and May. Everyone who renews from May 2015 through April 2016 will have an opportunity to win an engraved brick. Winners will be contacted following the drawings.

On behalf of our homeless animals in our community, thank you in advance!

To become a member of CASI click here: membership sign up


 


CASI BUY A BRICK CAMPAIGN

Be a part of Paving the Way to Building Shelter, Building Community!

Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI), is dedicated to raising money to help Carson City build an animal shelter that can provide homeless pets a safe and humane environment while they wait to be adopted.  
You can be a part of this life saving construction by joining us through your purchase of a personalized engraved brick or engraved granite tile...one that will become a permanent part of our new shelter's walkway or interior and allow you to pave a legacy of compassion.

Prices:
engraved paver $100- walkway,   $200-seating area
engraved granite tile (inside) $300- 3" x 12", $500 - 12" x 12"
engraved granite tile Business logo & name $1,000- 12" x 12"

Manufactured and engraved locally. Visit http://legacypavingstone.com and choose, our state, city & organization to place your order.

A Better World


Relationships between humans and pets are the most unique and enduring bonds. This special relationship goes beyond companionship, people see their pets as members of their families, -they are friends, playmates and protectors- providing love, security and joy to their humans. In turn, it is our responsibility to help make a better world for pets by taking care of them.

Interacting with pets delivers real, tangible benefits for individuals and communities. For example pets promote better physical and psychological health in their owners, support socio-emotional development in children, facilitate more active lifestyles, help maintain or improve functionality in elderly adults and provide emotional support in a whole range of contexts when life gets challenging.


Upcoming events!



BARK, WHINE & DINE

Please join us Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall - 5:30pm to 8:30pm To purchase tickets go to our website:  www.friendsofcasi.org 
or click here: purchase tickets  
Catered by: Carson City BBQ
Live Music, Silent Auction and Quilt Raffle



CASI BINGO

Sunday, July 5, 2015
Carson City Senior Center - 911 Beverly Drive
Doors open at 11:00am - games begin at 12:30pm




Thor

Hello everyone, my name is Thor! I am an absolute character. 
Shelter staff say I am very people oriented and crave human interaction and affection, t hey also say I am extremely handsome and smart as a whip. If I were a person I would be captain of the football team and prom king for sure. I love attention, and my silly antics will certainly capture yours. I am also a PUPS dog, which means I mind my manners and know commands!

 Ask how you can make me a part of your family today!


 
Sincerely,

Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI)
112 N. Curry St.
Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: 775-671-2413
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