Rivers: Diary of a Blind Alaska Racing Sled Dog: Diary of a Blind Alaska Racing Sled Dog

by Mike Dillingham

Overview

A chance encounter on a chilly, rainy day started a heartwarming adventure for a blind dog and a human. This is Rivers' diary of that adventure; becoming pain free and dealing with his disappointments while learning to interact with humans. Rivers tells of a blind dog's efforts to overcome his challenges and achieve his destiny. Rivers is a tale of the bond between a dog and a man, of courage, friendship, loyalty and adventure. It is full of positive messages for both young and old. Rivers takes place in that mystical land called Alaska, where sled dog racing is the state sport, dogs are considered athletes, and mushers are their coaches.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594331770
Publisher:	Publication Consultants
Publication date:	07/01/2001
Series:	Rivers: Diary of a Blind Alaska Racing Sled Dog
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	826,001
File size:	601 KB
Age Range:	10 - 16 Years

About the Author

Mike Dillingham was born in a blinding snowstorm in New York City. Mike's mom went into labor while Mike's dad, a New York City police officer, was on duty. The fire that night, in the first floor restaurant of the 6-story building where they lived, only added ambiance to the event of Mike's birth, and served as an omen of Mike's adventures to come. So how did a New York City kid, born in a blizzard, end up in Alaska? The dogs, the beauty, tranquility and privacy of Alaska were a natural magnet for Mike after he retiring from a 23 year career in the Air Force that took him to many places in the world. Mike's current job allowed him to travel all over Alaska. He wrote portions of this book, as well as his other books, in Juneau, Ketchikan, Bethel, Naknek, Fairbanks, Palmer, Wasilla, King Salmon, Nome and Anchorage. When asked why he wrote these books, Mike replied, For Rivers, who continues to inspire me. For the dogs, who are my companions and gave me their unconditional love. And especially for the kids, who hold the future in their hands.""

Table of Contents

Dedication

5

Acknowledgments

7

Cast of Characters

8

Foreword

13

Introduction

15

The Start

18

What a Great Day

20

Biscuits for Everyone

22

Today is the Day

25

Recovery

27

Country Visit

30

City Life

32

Alone with Sandy

34

The Rainbow Bridge

37

The Cone Comes Off Today!

39

Moose, Trails and Guard Duty

41

The Weekend

44

Walking My Last City Trail

47

My Last Day In The City

50

My First Weekend Back Home

53

Trouble With Spot

56

Ray's Yard

59

A New Dog House

64

Retirement??!

70

The Dream

77

Another Visit

83

The Ending to the Beginning

90

Part Two

97

Halloween

102

Missy and the Bear

107

Rivers and His Christmas Gift

112

Screaming Eagle

119

PS 49

125

The Re-Start

129

Trouble In The Making

134

Race Day

137

Starting Down The Trail

141

Restarting Again

146

After Thoughts

156

Back Home

158