21st Annual NC State Dog Olympics Set for Sept. 8
What:
North Carolina State University’s Dog Olympics is an annual charitable event organized by veterinary students. Dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes are invited to participate in athletic and non-athletic competitions including musical sit, frisbee toss, high jump, longest tail, look-a-like, best beggar, best trick, and other contests.
A Paralympic competition for dogs with spinal cord injuries will include obstacle course navigation, best decorated cart and cart races.
Additional attractions include a free microchip clinic, cooling stations for dogs, vendor tents and “human” games for families. Dog attendees should be kept on a leash at all times and must be at least four months old and current on vaccinations in order to participate.
Who:
Sponsored by the CVM Companion Animal Wellness Club.
When:
Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the event of rain, the event will be held Sept. 9 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where:
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, located at Hillsborough Street and Blue Ridge Rd.
Cost:
Admission is $1 for spectators and owners, $1 for dogs, and free for children five and younger. The entry fee to compete is $7 for the first event and $2 for each successive event. Proceeds will benefit local rescue groups.
Contact:
For more information, visit http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/news/olympics/index.html or call 919/513-6662.
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