Alaskans: 6 Simple Ways to Help End the Iditarod’s Cruelty
For over five decades, the Iditarod has caused immense suffering and agonizing death for dogs, and Alaskans are taking a stand and announcing that they do not support this death race.
More than 150 dogs have died during the grueling 1,000-mile race, not including countless others who were killed simply because they weren’t fast or fit enough. During the off-season, dogs are condemned to live chained to dilapidated boxes or plastic barrels without companionship or the opportunity to socialize. There’s no difference between these dogs and the beloved dogs who are a part of our families and share our homes.
Many Alaskan companies, including Anchorage Distillery, Chrysler’s Anchorage dealership, and Anchorage-based Medical Park Family Care, have cut ties with the Iditarod, and scores of national companies, like Alaska Airlines, Coca-Cola, Costco, ExxonMobil, Jack Daniel’s, Pizza Hut, and Wells Fargo, have done the same. It’s time to change the minds of Alaskans who still support this death race—and that’s where you come in!
Take the actions below to show fellow Alaskans and Alaskan companies that the Iditarod has no place here.
1. Sign the “I’m Alaskan, and I Don’t Support the Iditarod!” petition.

2. Order an “I’m Alaskan and I Do NOT Support the Iditarod!” T-shirt, and sport it around town.

3. Urge Blood Bank of Alaska to end its cruel sponsorship.

4. Put pressure on sponsor Alaskan telecommunications company GCI.

Make sure everyone knows that GCI sponsors cruelty to dogs by calling your local GCI store, visiting the store and talking with the manager, or holding a protest outside a GCI location—we’ll help you! We’ll supply you with eye-catching campaign signs and informative leaflets, and we’ll help get the word out about your event.
5. Leaflet throughout Alaska.

It takes just one person to make a big statement. Order “The Iditarod: A Deadly Race” leaflets to distribute at events, at your school if you’re a student, and throughout Alaska—we’ll send you free supplies. Just let us know how many leaflets you need along with your complete name and mailing address.
6. Take these rapid actions to help end the Iditarod in Alaska.

Once you complete the action alert at the bottom of the page linked below, another one will appear in its place. Keep taking action until you’ve completed them all.
Thank you for your compassion for animals. To continue supporting our work to help end the Iditarod, text COLD to 73822 to join in on 5 days of daily actions ahead of the deadly race.
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