K-9 Keg Pull is set for Sunday

| February 24, 2017 12:00 AM

SANDPOINT — From a dog lover’s point of view, not to mention a dog’s, the highlight of Winter Carnival is Sunday’s K-9 Keg Pull. Now in its 10th year, the rip-roaring race will be held at the Granary Arts District, 513 Oak St., from 10 a.m. until noon. Same day registration starts at 9:15 a.m.

Canines of all sizes can compete. There are three categories: large, medium, and small. Large dogs pull full-size (empty) kegs, medium dogs pull “slim” kegs (also empty), and the petite pups pull empty beer cans. The registration fee is $10 (for 2 runs); $5 for each additional run. All proceeds will go to PAS.

This year’s sponsors are Eichardt’s Pub Grill & Coffee, EzyDog, Laughing Dog Brewing, Evans Brothers Roasters, Petco, Selkirk Press, & Eureka Institute. EzyDog will be providing the race harnesses for the competitors.

If you haven’t attended this event, don’t miss it either as a spectator or as a personal keg-pull coach for your dog. Once you’ve been a part of this “fun-raiser,” you’ll be back year after year.

The Panhandle Animal Shelter is a volunteer, non-profit shelter which is not affiliated with the county or city and receives no tax support.