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Oldmaidcatwoman
4 years ago
This could have been much worse than it was. I wonder if you have to have any training to operate a snowmobile--I assume you just get on and go.
DawnG01
4 years ago
The Iditarod is brutal to dogs. As with this dog, accidents do happen, but the whole "sport" is treacherous for the sled dogs.
And it brings back memories of reading, "Call of the Wild," and the horrors of the sled dog, Buck.
That said, I do know there are responsible sled dog owners.
SweetieKisses
4 years ago
Dogs are like that, they lift you up when you are sad and down. I know my do!
Julie Kay S.
5 years ago
Take one accident in a race with absolutely wonderful historic roots (vaccine), mix it with one irresponsible dude on a snowmobile, mix lightly and wah-la: you get 114 comments in varying degrees of knowledge. Rather than ban the race or snowmobiles in the vicinity of the race (ever been to that part of Alaska? Like sled dogs and bush planes, snowmobiles are a fact of life), why not consider that few would realistically suggest banning school buses because a scant few schoolbus drivers have run into/over children. Debate endlessly over such things, but how much could be being done at our shelters for the animals while debates siphon off time and energy.
Tara C.
5 years ago
Wonder how the dog is going to take retirement. Most sled dogs still do some pulling after they are quote un quote retired. It's what they love to do and it's kind of sad that they don't get to continue doing it. Sled dogs can't wait to be harnessed up it's what they live for. It's their fun. It's like a border collie that can't herd. It's in their blood.
Mary G.
5 years ago
So happy to hear that Zorro will make a full recovery AND that his racing days are over. I will say that Mackey seemns to really love his dog. I understand why some people are upset that Zorro will become a stud and will therefore sire more mixed breed puppies. We have to understand that Mackey is hoping for another champion, and while most of us know that there are many other lonely "champions" out there sitting in a shelter waiting for a home, he probably believes that there is something special in Zorro's genes....men are silly that way.
Janie P.
5 years ago
I'm really glad the dog is going to be okay. The moran that hit them sounds to be really stupid. Just because he thought it was another snowmobile doesn't give him the right to ram it. If he didn't know what the flashing light meant he should not have been out there. The article doesn't say what happened to him.
Silver Dragon Pets N.
5 years ago
I'm very happy that the dog is going to be alright. I'm not happy to hear about his new purpose though. The owner wants to use his mixed-breed dog to father more puppies. Aren't there enough mixed-breed dogs in shelters and rescues already? And I doubt that he's going to keep every single puppy produced... so where are they going to go?
Kittypassion
5 years ago
Snowmobilers shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the races. Glad Zorro is going to be okay, but I don't like this sport. Too many dogs are injured or killed.
Theranddav
5 years ago
Maybe more education where snowmobile riders are concerned would be a good idea. I am very happy this dog and owner will be ok. It is a great thing that the owner is going to retire the dog and still keep him around as a faithful friend and pet.
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