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Wildfire

Perhaps you've heard about our dog, Wildfire! In January of 2022 while on a training run, a (presumed inebriated) snowmobiler collided with several dogs on Ryan's team. Worst injured was Wildfire, with three broken bones in his left hind leg.

The community rallied to help cover the costs of his multiple surgeries, physical therapy, medications, and ongoing care. Explore this page to see photos of Wildfire and his journey, click on a link to sponsor him, or donate to his fund.

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Thanks again to Dr. Heather Hadley and the incredible team at Mission Animal Hospital, and to Twin Cities Animal Rehab for helping us take care of Wildfire!

Wildfire night of the accident

Night before surgery

Awake and alert, leg still red and swollen from surgeries

Recovering with Sky

Redness fading

Happy and healing

Potty walk assist during recovery

Working on range of motion

Listening to the races

Enjoying a treat during recovery

Spread love like me!

Traveling to appointments

At the physical therapist's clinic

Hydrotherapy

Joy riding in the spring

At Chicago airport, getting ready to fly to Alaska and rejoin the team

Cozy and relaxed for flight- an experienced traveler

Ryan picks up Wildfire in Anchorage

Resting with Cloud at the Gunflint Mail Run race, one year after accident.

Wildfire racing again one year after the accident!!!

2023 Beargrease 3rd place finish, happy dog!

Fun run Klondike Dog Derby, Lake Minnetonka

Goosebay 150, running next to sister Journey

2023 Iditarod Ceremonial Start. Photo by Dave Poyzer

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