Thank you for your support of the 2020 Duck Race

We sold more ducks this year than ever before and we will be able to help provide care, and find homes, for the thousands of animals that come into our shelters every year thanks to your generous support. Our shelter pets thank you and we thank you -form the paw-tom of our hearts!

This year the Duck Race was live-streamed from our Reno shelter. To determine the winners of this year's Duck Race raffle prizes, our very own shelter pets competed in fun games to win YOU prizes! There were five games total, and each game identified a Duck Race prize winner. The games included; Kitten Races, the Pooch Plunge, Agility Course Challenges, an Obstacle Course Challenge for our shelter staff kiddos and a Pie Eating Contest.

You can watch this year’s live-streamed Duck Race event on any of the channels listed below. Simply click the clinks below to watch a recording of this year's Duck Race.

Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Twitch

Duck Race Raffle Prize Winners:

Grand Prize Winner of a brand new car form Carson City Toyota: Truman Holden
Dine Around Reno Package Prize Winner: Joan Ryan
Extreme Date Night Package Prize Winner: Christine Lazzarini
Pampered Pet Package Prize Winner: Linda Schmitt
Staycation Package Prize Winner: Jenna Eissmann
Quarantine Package Prize Winner: Noriene Butterfield
Artsy Fartsy Package Prize Winner: Joe Wieczorek
Kids Just Wanna Have Fun Package: Marilyn York

The Duck Race provides Nevada Humane Society with essential funding that ensures we can continue our lifesaving work to care, and provide homes, for Northern Nevada pets in need. We thank you for your incredible support for this year's Duck Race!

About NHS: Nevada Humane Society (NHS) is a charitable, non-profit organization founded in 1932. In 2007, NHS became a no-kill shelter and launched a bold effort to help Washoe County become a no-kill community. In 2014, NHS expanded lifesaving efforts to include Carson City. Today, more than 100,000 animals have been placed into loving homes since 2007 and NHS continues to grow, maintaining its status as one of the top communities in the country for saving homeless pets. Working in partnership with Washoe County Regional Animal Services and a network of rescue organizations, NHS has put Washoe County in the very top tier of communities nationwide for saving homeless pets.

NHS provides shelter and care to homeless pets, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccines, pet adoption and other services for the community. NHS is not affiliated with, nor do we receive animal welfare funds from, any other agency, including Washoe County Regional Animal Services and the Humane Society of the US.

Grand Prize

Your choice between a brand new 2020 Toyota Corolla OR $10,000 -- generously donated by Carson City Toyota

Other Prize Packages

Dine Around Reno Restaurant Package:

Enjoy dinner for two at various locations in Reno including Wild River Grille, PJ & Co. Restaurant Saloon, Louies Basque Corner, Wet Hen Café, The Cheese Board, Eclipse Pizza, Szechaun Garden, Icecycle Creamery & Pedalers Deli, Pinon Bottle Co., Stonehouse Cafe, Chili's, Miguels,Napa Sonoma Grocery Co., The Dish, La Cucina, Urban Winery, and more to come!

Extreme Date Night Package:

A date night for two at various locations including dinner at Louies Basque Corner, Wasting Arrows, Reno Guns & Range, Dorinda's Cheesecakes, a private Ballroom Dancing lesson, dinner for two at Bistro Napa in Atlantis Resort & Casino and more to come!

Pampered Pet Package:

Spoil your pet with a new pet bed, toys, grooming experience, pet sitting and training by Pro Dog Mom, Professional Poop Cleanup by Poop 911, Iconic Paw Pet Portrait and more to come!

Staycation Package:

Enjoy a retreat in Tahoe with a two night stay at the Hard Rock Casino,a $25 giftcard to Whispering Vine, Books on Tahoe, and more to come!

Quarantine Package:

All of your quarantine dreams will come true with this package! A wine fridge stocked with alcohol, a maragaritaville machine, books, a cooler, a Sam's Club Membership, and items donated from Lowes including a camping grill, cooking utensils, and camping chairs!

Artsy Fartsy:

Show your artistic side with a mosaic 101 class by Copper Cat, free studio session for four at Clay Canvas, a gift certificate to Elegant Avenue, a private class for two at Wedge Ceramics, and more to come!

Kids Just Wanna Have Fun:

Give your kids the summer they've been dreaming of! An electric bike donated by Harley Davidson in Reno, A bike and helmet donated by Kiwanis Bike Club , books, magic carpet mini golf, gift certificate to Linzie Kenpo Karateand more to come!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Duck-Major Sponsorship

Price: $10,000

Available: 3

Benefits:

Logo in Annual Impact Report (15k)
Television and Radio Advertising
Logo on Printed Promo/Ad Materials as Secondary Sponsor
Logo on Duck T-shirts as Secondary Sponsor
Logo on Social Media
Logo on Website
Promo at Duck Adoption Sites (dependent on availability due to COVID-19)
Logo inclusion on Event Banner
Media Coverage Day of Event
Social Media Live Coverage Leading up to Event (2 times)

Contact: Lisa Decelles at ldecelles@nevadahumanesociety.org

Gold Duck-Major Sponsorship

Price: $5,000

Available: 5

Benefits:

· Logo on Printed Promo/Ad Materials
· Logo on Duck Race T-shirts
· Logo on Social Media
· Logo on Website
· Promo at Duck Adoption Sites (dependent on availability due to COVID-19)
· Media Coverage Day of Event (Limited)
· Social Media Live Coverage Leading up to Event (1 time)

Contact: Lisa Decelles at ldecelles@nevadahumanesociety.org

Silver Duck-Major Sponsorship

Price: $2,500

Available: Multiple

Benefits:

Logo on Duck Race T-shirts
Logo on Social Media
Logo on Website

Contact: Lisa Decelles at ldecelles@nevadahumanesociety.org

Bronze Duck-Major Sponsorship

Price: $1,500

Available: Multiple

Benefits:

Logo on Duck Race T-shirts
Logo on Website

Contact: Lisa Decelles at ldecelles@nevadahumanesociety.org

Plucky Partners

Price: FREE

Available: Endless

Description:

Our plucky partners are one of the top ways we can sell ducks—which in turn equals more money for homeless animals in our community! By being a pluck partner, you are committing to helping us promote our event and sell ducks by: Sharing our event on Social Media through your business channel, sharing our event via e-blasts, and by handing out adoption papers.

By helping, you and your business will be recognized as supporters of Nevada Humane Society in various ways including:

Opportunity to be involved in live-streamed event teasers reaching our audience of 45-50k viewers.
Inclusion in event advertising and promotion as allowed.
Monthly incentive prizes for the top adopters across all businesses (we will provide a pet goodie basket).
Business flyers (provided by sponsor) included in all adoption packs for one month before and after event. More than 600 adoption packets are distributed monthly throughout Northern Nevada
Business logo inclusion on Duck Race Website.
Inclusion in print/radio/television advertising when promoting “Plucky Partners.”
Inclusion in targeted social media when promoting “Plucky Partners.”
Right to use NHS Logo.
The gratitude of hundreds of homeless pets.

Contact Megan McCalister at mmccalister@nevadahumanesociety.org