How many dogs needed to quit because of their paws being sore?
Cali: We didn’t have any dogs that went home because their feet were sore. The dogs I sent home had wrist or shoulder soreness. I sent home three dogs. Question: What did your dogs like eating the best? Answer: Cali: Along with the dry dog food we feed them the kibbles they really like they like eating frozen cow intestines. It’s called tripe and they really like that. We also feed them ground beaver and ground beef. My dad buys the ground beaver at a canine caviar food supply place. Question: What was your favorite snack that kept you going? [Mrs. Colantonio’s second grade, Simsbury, CT] Answer: Cali: It was kind of hard to eat a lot out there because you’re doing other things and your hands are cold. I ate a lot of trail mix with almonds and craisins in it. I ate a lot of granola bars. Question: How many times have you raced in the Iditarod? Answer: Jeff: My first race was in 1981 in the Iditarod. My second was in 1991. I’ve raced every year since for a total of 14, I think. Answer:
