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Zuma's Paw Prints
It’s was pretty quiet at Iditarod Headquarters today (Feb. 24, 2016) but next Wednesday will be the complete opposite. Mushers will be rolling in with their teams for vet check. Plenty of volunteer Veterinarians, all certified by the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association (ISDVMA), will be on hand for the mandatory physicals. As you …
Hi Boys and Girls, When you’re planning a big trip or a move like my family is doing, you need to have a plan. My humans have been busy getting our supplies ready for our trip. We need food, our dog bowls, water dishes, dog beds, and most importantly, treats!!!! They are also mapping out …
Dear Teaching Companions, The Junior Iditarod is a dog sled race for young mushers ages 14-17 that takes place the Saturday before the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. This year it will be on Saturday, February 27, 2016, starting in Knik Lake. Much information about this race is found on the Junior Iditarod Home Page. I …
Greetings, Teachers! The dog yard is hustling with enthusiasm as the new puppies and yearlings scamper around exercising and investigating their territory. I try to remember back when I was that young….wow, so much to learn. Not only did I have to gain strength as a sled dog but learn manners. Young and inquisitive had …
….Hi Boys and Girls, When we think of the Iditarod, we think of dogs and mushers. Did you know that there are ….many other people who work very hard to make the Iditarod successful? These people help get things ready, ….work at the start and restart, work the checkpoints, get the banquets ready for …
Hello Boys and Girls, Just a quick note to tell you that the volunteers of the Iditarod are the backbone of staging the race. Without their help, this race would not take place. So thanks, volunteers! This week, volunteers have helped to organize drop bags for the trail. (Read Gypsy’s article to learn about drop …
Hi Boys and Girls, We have been busy packing here at my house getting ready for our big move. My humans are gathering food, clothes, utensils, supplies for us furkids, and much more. They are moving us in an RV so there’s room for us, and everything we need for the trip. This is very …
Hey Boys and Girls, Can you believe there are only 16 days left until the start of the Iditarod? I am so excited. I hope you are too. I will be providing a lot of information on this site just for you. I will start posting prerace happenings, fun facts, and then daily updates about …
Dear Educators, The Iditarod Dog Sled Race is about to begin! Within about two weeks, the streets of Anchorage will be howling with fun. The restart in Willow will be all paws on deck ready to embark on an adventure. Your students should be just as excited as us dogs are for the race, even …
Hello Educators! I hope you all had a chance to read my article “Introducing Sled Dog Ed U. Cation”. After writing my introduction, I meandered on back to the dog yard to take a rest but thoughts ran through my mind that many of you may be wondering how this sled dog knows so much …