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Monday, March 7, 2011

First Dropped Dog In

Allen dropped Chica in Finger Lake this morning. The excellent weather made for an easy transfer back to Anchorage. Doug and Mickey Zirkle picked her up this afternoon after a short flight in a Cessna 180.

Chica had a wrist injury on the Yukon Quest. It had almost completely healed but it looks like she hit a hole and injured it again. When they picked her up, Chica has a slightly swollen left wrist. All her vital signs are normal and her appetite is good. She will remain on anti inflammatory meds for a few days.


Doug picks up Chica from the Dog Drop volunteers behind the Millenium Hotel in Anchorage. Jennifer, Chica, Kathleen and Doug.

The Anchorage Dog Drop vets and volunteers are a dedicated crew. SP Kennel thanks them all for putting the health of our racing dogs first.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I agree they do an excellent job not only with caring for their needs but also giving them lots of attention.

Pia Eaves said...

Kissy-kissy for Chicas boo boo to make it better fast.

babs said...

Proud of you Chica! Feel better soon!

Anonymous said...

Poor Chica. I am disappointed that she got injured and that she is not going to finish the Iditarod. But I am glad that she is being looked after so well while she is a bit poorly. Please give her a hug and pat,(or 30), from me and tell her she tried her best and did a good job. She will have a bit of extra attention at home while there are not so many dogs there!
From Chloe