Snicks was quite possibly the most affectionate dog in our yard. She absolutely CRAVED human attention! It was very hard to deny this lovely gal! And beneath that mushy exterior lay a serious, hard working lead dog. And interesting and enjoyable combination - and one that wrapped Mark completely around her paw!

During the running of the 2007 Iditarod, the NorthWapiti family suffered the tragic loss of the beloved leader Snickers. Many fans from around the world offered their support and condolences to Karen & Mark on the loss of their beloved Snickers. One member of the North Wapiti Yahoo Group* suggested donations in honour of Snickers. 

Karen & Mark were touched by the outpouring of support and decided to create the "Snickers Memorial/Ulcer Research Fund" and donate all funds in her name to a group which studies gastric ulcers in working sled dogs.

For more details, please read the "Heartfelt Thanks" and "Snickers Fund" diary entries. To see Snickers forever running in lead, watch the Pretty Sled Dogs music video.

- I thank all of the donors below who thru their generosity are helping us honor Snickers memory.
Karen