I hope that some of these pictures will smash the myth that the Iditarod is cruel.
Enjoy these cute pictures!
More info: iditarod.com
Happy pups close to the finish line
Some sweet dogs going to bed after a long day of pulling
Hanna Lyrek gently waking her dogs for breakfast
This is what the Iditarod pups eat during the race, it’s fish head soup. It may sound disgusting to us but it’s delicious and nutritious for dogs
Some more happy sled puppies, nearing the finish line
A gorgeous picture of a team going toward the sun set
A musher giving a pep talk to his team, they are listening very intently
And some before race scratches
A peaceful sled pup, taking a little rest
The campion team, Slanter ( left) Brent sass ( Middle ) and Morrello (right)
“Every one of these dogs I’ve raised from puppies, and we’ve been working towards this goal the whole time, and we’re here,” he said, his voice cracking. “It’s crazy.” - Brent Sass
Their little pink booties
These little girls, cheering on their team
A little snack
And finally a beautiful dog team. As you can see, the Iditarod is quite the opposite of dog abuse. The mushers really care for their pups. I hope this gave you a whole new view of the Iditarod
