Need a new furry companion for Valentines Day and/or want to learn more about Dog related resources in Carson City? The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space department, along with the Nevada Humane Society, will be hosting the Tails and Trails Dog Adoption Event at Riverview Park on Saturday February 11, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes music, friendly shelter dogs, yard games, community organizations, and more!

Shelter dogs from the Nevada Humane Society will be strutting their stuff around the park trying to find their forever home. You will get a chance to bond and adopt them right on sight! The pups may go fast, so come early if you are looking for a new best friend! All adoption fees will apply as well as pre-adoption paperwork.

This fun day will also include a booth with the Carson City Park Rangers who will be promoting a more 'paws-itive' trail system! You and your family can learn the etiquettes of recreating with your dog, dog safety, dog parks in Carson City, who to call when conflicts arise, meaning of “under voice control”, and everything you want to know about the dog's wild relative. Even if you're not looking for a new friend, stop by and get your stickers, brochures, JR Ranger supplies, etc.

Other dog related organizations will be in attendance as well! Those not looking to adopt a new fur-baby, but want to know more about community K-9 resources can visit booths by the Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) and the Carson Water Subconservancy District (CWSD). Also, test your pooper-scooper skills in a game all about cleaning up after your pet!

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Riverview Park

This event is co-hosted by the Nevada Humane Society. 

Nevada Humane Society is a charitable, non-profit organization that accepts all pets and makes every effort to save each and every one. They have been bringing people and pets together for nearly 100 years. Thanks to the tireless efforts of their employees, veterinarians, volunteers, supporters, donors, community partners and board of directors, they have been named one of the safest communities in the nation for homeless pets*. To date, they have saved over 140,000 animals and are dedicated to continuing and growing our lifesaving efforts not just in Northern Nevada, but within our entire State.

 You can find more information about them here, http://nevadahumanesociety.org/

Enjoy booths from other community partners:

Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI)

Carson Water Subconservancy District (CWSD)

The River Wranglers

The event is held in the grass and pavilion located at Riverview Park and Korean War Veterans Memorial Park. Parking is available around the grass area as well as Marsh Road. 

If visiting the park with your pet on that day, please make sure to keep them on a leash within the festivities area. Shelter dogs will be walking around on leash with handlers, but we want to avoid any possible conflicts that may arise with an off leash dog.

Portable bathrooms will be available to use on site.