NC State’s 19th Dog Olympics To Feature Canine Paralympic Contests

What:
North Carolina Sate University’s Dog Olympics is an annual charitable event organized by veterinary students that is open to dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes. Medal events include athletic and non-athletic competitions such as doggie limbo, musical sit, look-a-like, high jump and many more. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) faculty members will oversee the events and award prizes to gold, silver and bronze medalists.

This year’s event will also feature a canine paralympics, with contests for paralyzed dogs including the best-dressed dog and cart, a cart race and an obstacle course.

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 Student Chapter of the American Animal Hospital Association (SCAAHA).

When:
Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where:
Moore Square, located in downtown Raleigh.

Cost:
Admission is $1 for spectators and owners, $7 for dogs, and free for children five and younger. The cost of canine admission covers an entry fee for one event and a photo of your dog in the winner’s circle. Each additional event or photo is $1.

Contact:
For more information, email dogolympicsCVM@gmail.com, or visit www.cvmdogolympics.com

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