2016 Wyoming Stage Stop Announces Eukanuba Sponsorship.
NOVEMBER 15, 2015 CUTOFF FOR EARLY ENTRY!We’re proud to announce that one of Mars Petcare’s newest brands, EUKANUBA™ will be the new title sponsor helping us kick off our 21st year. The race, now called the EUKANUBA Stage Stop Race, will start in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on January 29, 2016…
Akiak dog team nearly killed by rapid Kuskokwim River bank erosion
Just as it was getting dark Saturday evening, Akiak resident and dog musher Mike Williams Sr. stepped outside to see his dog lot falling into the Kuskokwim River and seven of his sled dogs being pulled into the water, according to a story by KYUK Public Media.“They were beginning to…
Progress 3: Iditarod leaves long-lasting impression on Camanche teacher
When Erin Montgomery looks back on her teaching career, there will be one achievement that stands out among the rest — taking part in the Iditarod dog sled race.It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Camanche Middle School teacher, and one she said wouldn’t have happened without support — support…
Montreal SPCA wants Quebecers to stop chaining their dogs
The Montreal SPCA says tying up a dog outside is inhumane, and it’s asking the province to step in and ban the practice.The organization launched its new campaign on Tuesday, called Cut the Chain.”We know that dogs, who are social animals, suffer severely from spending their lives at the end…
Study uses dog sledding to demonstrate benefits of adapted physical activities for children with cancer
A team of sled dogs racing through the snowy forests of northern Canada conjures up the timeless spirit of exploration. But the intrepid youths on the sleds may not be exactly what you are picturing; they are young girls and boys with cancer.A common perception of the pediatric cancer patient…