The finish line of the Iditarod sled race in Alaska. Photo from Iditarod Trail Committee / Facebook
The Nisqually Tribe of Washington welcomed some far-away visitors to the reservation on Tuesday. The tribe offered warmth and hospitality to four teams that participated in the grueling Iditarod sled race in Alaska. The 53 dogs got some off-leash time at the tribe's Bragget Farm and their handlers were treated to showers at the tribal youth center and meals at the casino. "We're always willing to lend a hand, especially with people in need," Secretary Sheila McCloud told KOMO. "That's the way we're raised here." The dogs and their handlers are on their way back to Norway via the Seattle airport. They had to go through Washington because flying out of Alaska became too cost prohibitive. Get the Story:
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Nisqually tribe offers a hand to 53 Norwegian Iditarod dogs (The Olympian 3/30)
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