A quick warning before we start, this episode contains descriptions of injured animals

and animal abuse that may be disturbing to some listeners.

There are also a couple of swears.

Previously, on the underdogs, cold, cold, cold, cold.

The floor reached out to me, I believe it was on Facebook message to her and said, you

know, we're really looking to find a kennel that can take care of our dogs for a few months.

They present themselves as reputable people who have a thriving business in New Zealand.

That's the great feeling being out here with the dogs by ourselves enjoying this environment.

April 30th, Hey Floor, hate to be pushy about wondering when we can expect a payment.

Do you remember what you were feeling when you found out that these dogs that you've

been taking care of all summer were going to be there for another season?

I was really angry.

I was super, super angry.

There's something I want to make clear.

The series is not about animal abuse, but it is something that we have to talk about.

In 1973, the Idyterod's inaugural year, 15 dogs didn't survive the race.

The second year, it was 16.

A lot of sled dog deaths are caused by aspiration pneumonia.

It's where they accidentally breathe in their own flamm or vomit while running.

Or their hearts will suddenly stop and they'll just collapse.

But there are freak accidents too.

Huskies have been hit by drunk snowmobiliers, trampled by moose.

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