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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
Kansas City Royals Co-Sponsored Events
Varying dates & times – please check royals.com/fundraising for updated information
This year KSDS is participating in the KC Royals ticket fundraising program. Purchase any View Reserved or Outfield Plaza tickets at royals.com/fundraising and use promo code “KSDS” for a portion of your ticket cost to come to KSDS as a donation! Certain games throughout the season are designated for this fundraiser, so check out royals.com/fundraising, today, to find out more. We can’t wait to see you at the next Royals game!
Dog – N – Jog at K-State University
** This event has been cancelled! **
We regret to inform you that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, K-State and KSDS have opted to cancel the 2020 Dog-N-Jog event that was scheduled for April 4, 2020. If you have already pre-registered for the event, we will inform you as soon as possible what you can expect in terms of a refund. We look forward to welcoming you to future KSDS events and the 2021 Dog-N-Jog. Thank you for your patience in this time of uncertainty!
30th Anniversary Celebration
** This event has been postponed until further notice! **
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. 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. **
Upcoming Graduation
Saturday, June 20, 2020 @ 11:00am – KSDS East Training Building
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have cancelled our Spring 2020 Graduation, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 4, 2020. However, at this point, we look forward to getting ready for our summer class. Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of our summer 2020 assistance dog teams during our June 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 fall graduation, as well – Saturday, October 24, 2020 @ 11:00am.