Here is a "cute" story--from last year. Above is Lance Mackey---a many time Iditarod winner who had a cancer diagnosis. He still pushed on and ran the race, not this year. He sent his brother who is maybe in the middle of the pack. Lance is above with his 2 year old dog Stiffy (named because one of his ears is bent up at a funny angle). This was Stiffy's first time in the race and got frightened at all the noise, people, etc etc at the start line so.....he hid under (way under) the truck--top pic-- Lance got down in the snow and very quietly talked with him and after a time he came out. Lance is so sweet with his dogs and they must understand his love. Doesn't it look like a man with a child that is listening to some kind words with his arm around him.