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KSDS in the News
KSDS Featured in KSNT’s “Community Matters” Segment (December 9, 2019)
KSDS speaks with Rod Zook of KWBW at the Kansas State Fair (September 10, 2019)
KSDS is featured on KFRM’s “On the Front Porch” Podcast (August 6, 2019)
BHL Podcast features KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc. (July 24, 2019)
“In northern Kansas, this organization readies dogs and owners for service” (July 15, 2019)
“Crawford County Mental Health Centers new facility dog helps lift patients spirits” (July 3, 2019)
Upcoming Events
Granite City Brewery Fundraiser at Zona Rosa – Kansas City
February 27, 2020 @ 11:00am – Midnight
Did you miss our first fundraiser at Granite City Brewery? You’re in luck – they have agreed to host anoth fundraiser at their Zona Rosa location on Feb. 27th. Stop in at anytime during the day and mention you’re with KSDS for 15% of your purchase to benefit our organization. We look forward to seeing you there!
KC Mavericks Hockey Fundraisers
March 7 @ 7:05pm & March 8 @ 4:05pm
KSDS will be hosting two more co-sponsored fundraising events with the KC Mavericks in March. If you’re looking to support KSDS and enjoy some hockey, you can purchase tickets for either game here: https://fevo.me/ksds. Tickets purchased with this link, only, will generate a $5 donation per ticket to KSDS. The donation will not increase the total cost of the ticket. We hope to see you there!
Dog – N – Jog at K-State University
April 4, 2020 @ 7:00am – Noon
We are excited to announce that the 25th Annual Dog-N-Jog will be on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Kansas State University. The event includes a 5K and 10K race, as well as a 1-mile Pup Trot. Registration for the event is available online at https://www.vet.k-state.edu/events/dog-n-jog/. Register before Feb. 23rd to get the early entry fee of $30/race, as well as a guaranteed 2020 Dog-n-Jog T-shirt! See you along the way!
Spring 2020 Graduation
Saturday, April 4, 2020 @ 11:00am – KSDS East Training Building
Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of our spring 2020 assistance dog teams during our April graduation. The ceremony will begin at 11:00am in KSDS’ West Training Building – 703 D St. Washington, KS 66968. Lunch will be served in our East Training Building immediately following the graduation. We look forward to welcoming you here!
* Be sure to mark your calendar for the summer and fall graduations, as well – Saturday, June 20, 2020, and Saturday, October 24, 2020 @ 11:00am.
30th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, April 25, 2020 @ 6:00pm – KSDS East Training Building
Did you know this year is KSDS’ 30th Anniversary?!?. As a tribute to everyone who has made this possible, we are hosting a 30th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 25 from 6:00 – 8:00pm. During the event we will have a silent and live auction, unveil a newly named KSDS building, and look back on some of our accomplishments from the first 30 years. We look forward to seeing you at our facility’s East Training Building, 702 D St. Washington, KS 66968 for this unique event!
** We are still accepting auction items for this event, dog related and otherwise. Please send the items to 120 W 7th St. Washington, KS 66968 with a note saying they are for the 30th Anniversary Celebration. For questions, please email amayer@ksds.org or call (785) 325 – 2256. **