Welcome to the IronDog 5K! 

The Iron Dog Fund was originally founded at Michigan State University with the intent to support the medical and surgical treatment of animals hospitalized at the MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The Iron Dog Fund assists financially in providing veterinary care for animals in cases where the prognosis is good, but the owner’s funds are limited.

The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine established its chapter of Iron Dog in 2012. Our goals are aligned with the MSU Chapter; our purpose is to assist clients that have to make difficult decisions based on financial considerations. It provides financial support to cases where curative options are available, but are not affordable.In today’s economy, it occurs too often that animals are not provided life saving care because it is not affordable, even if treatment options are available.

Please come out with your favorite furry friend and support a great cause! 

*Note: Proof of Rabies Vaccination status will be needed on race day. Please have this available or it can be emailed to Spoppe@iastate.edu prior. A waiver for this event will need to be signed race day as well.