February 2 Sled Dog Day

Winter packed a punch last week. Most of the country hunkered down, taking shelter from the Arctic temperatures, but for dog sledding, the season has only just begun.

Sled dogs today are still used by some rural communities, especially in areas of Alaska and Canada and throughout Greenland.

Sled dogs are also celebrated for their role in polar expeditions, and a number of famous dog races are organized each year. Sled Dog Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the animals’ dedication to the human race. It can also be a time to raise money for dog charities taking care of homeless, or sick dogs, and those that have been cruelly abandoned by their owners.