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Category: Working Animals
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iditarod_Trail_Sled_Dog_Raceis
This year 2026, Iditarod begins on March 7th. Here is the link to all the post we have covered on this particular topic; pleas browse at your leisure. The record time to complete the race is in excess of 8 days; but it has been known to take up to 15.
WAV LINK – https://worldanimalsvoice.com/?s=iditarod
Many of the dogs suffer terribly in the harsh, severe Alaskan environment. They are forced to pull the mushers sled in temperatures which can reach (minus) -100 degrees F when the sub zero temperatures and windchill combine.
This is without any doubt, the harshest and toughest race for any dog to withstand. In 2022, approximately 250 dogs were withdrawn during the race as a result of exhaustion, illness and injury = see https://worldanimalsvoice.com/2022/03/22/usa-iditarod-2022-is-now-over-almost-250-dogs-pulled-off-the-event-this-year-because-of-exhaustion-illness-and-injury-take-action/
We at WAV consider that no dogs should be forced to endure these conditions just for the prize of winning a race!
Many of us in welfare have known about, and campaigned against Iditarod for many years. A great deal of good folk may have never even heard of the Alaskan Iditarod Race. So hopefully now, you are aware and will join with us and millions of other folk in fighting to get this stopped.
Unfortunately, Iditarod is sponsored by many big companies – see the graphic below.
Peta, the worldwide animal welfare organisation always cover this race every year on their site. You can read a lot more about it at https://www.bing.com/search?q=Peta+iditarod&cvid=c69aebed4ac7436fbe66253e350f6960&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRg80gEJMTc2NDlqMGo0qAIIsAIB&FORM=ANAB01&PC=DCTS
I hope you have found this interesting, and informative. Welcome to Iditarod, where dogs are literally raced to death.
Regards Mark – Founder WAV , Meopham, Kent https://worldanimalsvoice.com/
https://www.peta2.com/help-animals/iditarod/
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Mark – What can you say ? – more and more evidence now shows that the abuse often starts with animals; which then progresses into wife beating and other abuses; even murder. Who knows, but whatever, dangerous.
Thanks to Di for this.
The nations which make up the United Kingdom has very many citizens who care deeply for animals. As sentient beings, they are capable of showing fear, pain, pleasure and joy. It is our collective responsibility to provide them with the best in whatever ways we can. 85% of British adults agree that we have a moral duty to protect animals and their welfare.
Here is the new animal welfare strategy by the English Government published in December 2025.
It is just me, but this is the first recording I play every January 1st.
I would like to send everyone and their loved ones very best wishes for the New Year 2026. Something tells me that 2026 is going to be a positive year for the AR movement. I promise you I intend to play a very small part in that. Regards Mark.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solidarity_%28Polish_trade_union%29
https://clustrmaps.com/site/1a9kn
Solidarnosc – Mark
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1kpg427pe7t
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Thank you for your tireless efforts Brigitte over many decades to give the voiceless a strong voice.. RIP – Mark x
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