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The Iditarod
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is a fierce trek across more than 1,000 miles of Alaskan Wilderness. In 2008 a record number of 110 teams entered the race. It began on March 1 in Anchorage and ended 10-17 days later in Nome, Alaska. The race first began in 1973, with the official length in miles being 1,049. There are two trails, a northern and southern route which are used alternately. The entry fee is 3,000 dollars but the prize money totals 874,800 that is divided between all the finishing teams. A sled dog team is made up of a maximum of 16 dogs and minimum of 12. To finish the race a team must have at least six dogs still running. Lance Mackey was winner of the 2008 race for more information and lots of interesting facts visit www.iditarod.com.
This race is often controversial due to the stress it places of the racing dogs. What do you think about sled dog teams? Do they love it or is it abuse?
Don’t forget Paws in the Park the Saturday in Indian Spring Park from 12-4 with Wag, Angel Paws and lots of other fun activities! And the ABC Clinic will have a Vaccination Clinic on Sunday on Wooded Acres!
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