05/08/2026
Dear ISDRA Members,
In light of some extremely sad and disheartening news about neglect within the sled dog community, we want to remind all mushers that ISDRA takes a firm stance on animal abuse and neglect. We also want to remind mushers we are indeed a community. If something happens and you find yourself in a situation where purchasing food or care for your dogs is a hardship, please reach out to another musher, your local mushing club, or your ISDRA Regional or At-Large Director, who can help you find resources in your area. We want to ensure that our canine athletes are cared for in the best manner. We want to help our community. We all must do our best to aid in the care, feeding, and placement — if needed — of dogs in an environment that has found itself less than optimal. Our canine companions are our hearts; for that reason, one of ISDRA's main goals is to protect them from abuse and neglect. Please reach out if you find yourself or another musher in need so we can assist in finding resources that can offer help. We are not in this alone. Let's work as a community to eliminate bad situations from ever happening.
"Any person convicted in a court of law for animal abuse or neglect will be denied membership and racing privileges." –ISDRA Animal Welfare Policy, February 24, 2025
Please refer to the ISDRA Animal Welfare Policy for more detail.
