Togo - In the Shadow of Balto

Top 3. Mar 27, 2004 4:29 PM

» jerrib - I didn't know

diptheria is what started the Iditarod race. Love learning new things!

-- posted by jerrib

Top 4. Mar 28, 2004 4:34 PM

» Joy Butler - Re: I didn't know

In response to message posted by jerrib:

Yep, we live, we learn. smile

-- posted by Joy Butler

Top 5. Apr 2, 2004 9:05 AM

» pennywhitting - Fascinating story

What a fascinating story. I can't begin to imagine, '1100 miles of snow, ice, and bitterly cold winds in just 9 and ½ days.'

-- posted by pennywhitting

Top 6. Apr 2, 2004 6:18 PM

» Joy Butler - Re: Fascinating story

In response to message posted by pennywhite:

I'm with you, Penny. Makes me think of the old song that says, "When it's springtime in Alaska, it's 40 below."

-- posted by Joy Butler

Top 7. Apr 3, 2004 4:48 AM

» Red - awesome...

Joy,

This is an awesome article. I felt like I was right there behind Balto. Your imaging is superb. I really enjoyed this one, as I love dog of all kinds. Thanks for bringing Balto and Togo to our attention.

-- posted by Red

Top 8. Apr 3, 2004 3:24 PM

» Joy Butler - Re: awesome...

In response to message posted by Red:

I wanted to write about these dogs because they deserve recognition. I just wish all the dogs who helped to deliver the diphtheria serum could have been named, but I could not find that information. These were of northern breed, like your Meeko.

-- posted by Joy Butler

Top 9. Apr 19, 2004 9:00 AM

» shweist - Heroes

Great story, Joy. I always learn something from you, and I particularly like the follow-ups -- what eventually happened to these wonderful dogs.

-- posted by shweist