A rescued dog is running with his team across Alaska in the Iditarod under the guidance of Zoya Denure.
Over 1500 sled dogs began the 1100 mile trip across Alaska to Nome, Saturday. Only three teams, so far, have scratched. Lance Mackay was the Yukon Quest winner a few weeks back and seems to have a lot of steam left, as he's the front runner at this point. Being in pet rescue, I, of course, always root for the shelter dog. And yes, there is a shelter dog running in the Iditarod. The 3 year old, 60 pound husky's name is Hunter and he was rescued from the Fairbanks Animal Shelter. Zoya Denure claims he had some behavioral issues but, with a little training, has finished all his races, including the famed Yukon Quest. At present, he is running between Rohn and Nikolai with his team in place 66 out of 93. Go Hunter! Like most shelter dogs, he has a great need for love. Denure says he's a strong runner and soaks up all the attention he gets in ointment applications, massages, and belly rubs. I wish him and all the dogs and mushers a safe trip across that beauriful frozen wilderness.
