Yesterday morning (Friday March 12) brought debilitating events for mushers Aliy Zirkel and Jeff King - and their sled dog teams. Both were repeatedly attacked by a snow machine... Continue Reading →
Archive for the ‘courage’ Category
The Last Great Race – The ITIDAROD Begins Tomorrow March 6, 2016
“The Last Great Race,” for sled dogs and mushers officially takes off tomorrow in Willow, Alaska! Ceremonial Festivities began in Anchorage today – but not without help from... Continue Reading →
Pets Help Us Connect With Our Friends
A close friend just emailed and said she has cancer. She will have to have surgery, chemo and radiation. Our hearts break. What is there to say? We pick up the phone immediately... Continue Reading →
Kids Can Learn About Patriotism from Dogs
On this veterans day, it's appropriate to recognize that Dogs can be Veterans too! They serve in all of the branches of the U.S. Military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,... Continue Reading →
Therapy Dogs Help Kids Be Independent: Seizure Assistance Dogs
Dogs can be trained do extraordinary things. One is the ability to alert parents when children are having a seizure - or even before it happens. That alone helps keep the child... Continue Reading →
Pets Can Give Kids Confidence and Courage
When kids are afraid of something, like being home alone for 10 minutes while you run to the Quick Mart on the corner, a pet can do more than keep them company, it can give them... Continue Reading →