Month: July 2013

Here they are! These glamour shots were taken at 4 days old. Naming them has been challenging, but fun. There is a theme, somewhat. There are also a few unique names, but there are quite a few unique puppies. So, what the heck?! Their weights are from 4 days old … Read More

This is the last week of the Summer 2013 Canine Warrior test protocol. Through 90 degree temperatures, drenching rains, monster mosquitoes, troublesome porcupines and a wild fire evacuation, our team of 16 SP canines and 4 SP humans have walked increasingly longer treks on trails near Two Rivers. This is … Read More

Lynne Danielson has been Rose’s Sponsor for most of the years that Rose has been racing. Lynne has even been in the incredible position some years to watch Rose as she competes in the Iditarod. Just last year, Lynne was a volunteer in the village of Kaltag! Lynne and her … Read More

24 hour old Olivia puppies. 24 hour old puppy; Mama “O”. Thanks Meghan for taking these shots!

Oh my goodness! Eleven Puppies. Honestly, I can not believe it. Olivia started whelping at 11 PM (July 20) and had five puppies by midnight. She had four more pups by 4 AM and the last two at 6 AM (July 21). Twelve hour old puppies nurse fro their Mama … Read More

Who will be first? Both ‘mothers to be’ are due about the same time: Kate is July 19th. Olivia is July 23rd.

FIRE “As of 8:00 p.m. July 15, the Evacuation Watch for residents of Two Rivers along Chena Hot Springs road between Mileposts 16 and 27 has been lifted,” writes the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center (AICC). Hooray!! Our fire is now 57% contained at 84,475 acres. The fire continues to grow slowly to the east … Read More

According to the AICC website: The fire activity increased yesterday as anticipated with some isolated flare-ups along with small group tree torching inside the fire’s perimeter. However, the perimeter growth was minimal as containment lines continue to hold. As of July 14 8:00AM the size of the fire was 84,275 … Read More

Allen was invited to be a special guest Tuesday, July 9th, at the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce meeting. During the lunchtime event, the Alaska State Legislature honored Allen for his record accomplishment during this year’s championship Yukon Quest run. The Honor plaque is framed with the Seal of the State … Read More

Well Pet, the dog food manufacturers who make our premium racing sled dog food: Eagle Pack Natural Pet Food, have really stepped up to the plate in Alaska this summer. An article in the Fairbanks Daily Newminer talks about the company donating several ton of dog food to the flood … Read More