23rd Annual Dog Olympics at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine

Come enjoy the family dog, cheer canine athletes, celebrate the human/animal bond, and help raise funds for and awareness of the plight of homeless dogs by attending the 23rd Annual Dog Olympics at the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 13. Canines of all breeds, shapes, and sizes are invited to participate in athletic and non-athletic competition such as Best Trick, Doggie Limbo, the High Jump, Longest Tail, Musical Sit, Howling, and Rollover Rover. The Raleigh Kennel Club will operate a free microchip clinic (one pet per family) with trained personnel implanting a microchip that can be scanned with a handheld device ensuring a lost dog will be returned to its owner. Among the demonstrations scheduled are the Cary K9 Unit; Treibbal with Superior Dog Training; Flyball with Dog Gone Fast; Canine Good Citizenship Testing, agility, and rallying demonstrations with the American Kennel Club; and the ParaOlympics parade, which focuses on the bond owners of paraplegic dogs have with their pets. Watch for updates. An Olympic Village will feature 20 rescue groups and shelters, canine health information booths including the CVM Seizure Studies Program, NCSU Libraries, vendors offering canine-related goods and services, food trucks, and a bake sale. Admission for owner and competing canine athlete is $5 with the cost covering an entry fee for one event and access to a digital photo of the canine champion on the Olympic platform. Each additional event and photo is $2. Admission for owner and a non-competing dog is $2. Admission for individuals is $1 while children age five and younger are free. All proceeds support the rescue groups in attendance.