Having had personal experience with two of my sled dogs, Drifter and Naoisha, with canine lymphoma in a 12-month time frame, I have decided I want to help with awareness and also to help raise money to help others pay for the costs of their dog's cancer treatment.

In May 2007 Drifter (Alaskan malamute and main wheel dog) was diagnosed with lymphoma and he died in June 2007.  I was still dealing with his loss when Naoisha (Samoyed and main wheel dog) was diagnosed in Sept. 2007 with lymphoma!  I was in shock!  Naoisha lost his battle with lymphoma in June 2008.  I want to honor my two amazing dogs who died from lymphoma and raise awareness of canine cancer.  My journey will, I hope, not only shine a light on canine cancer, but also help others that are trying to save their dogs but are struggling financially for treatment(s).

The PIDT dogs start fall conditioning in early September each year to get ready for their job of providing dog sledding experiences to the public.   PIDT has set a goal of traveling 600 miles from September 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012.  For every 50 miles the dogs travel, PIDT will donate $5 to Paws Against Canine Cancer to benefit the nonprofit organization Canine Cancer Awareness, Inc.  You can be involved!   Donate money and miles to the cause, run, walk, whatever with your dog and keep track of your own miles and donate money, challenge others--whatever creative idea you may have to spread the word about canine cancer BUT also the need for money to help people pay for the cost of treatment for their dog!

--To read about our experiences on the trail go to PIDT's Facebook page.

--Meet the working PIDT dogs and donate at PACC site in honor of a PIDT sled dog!

--SUPPORT AND DONATE DIRECTLY AT PAWS AGAINST CANINE CANCER

--If you will be running with your canine companion to raise money and awareness please fill out this FORM        PIDT will contact you