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    Denali

    National Park & Preserve Alaska

Adopting a Retired Denali Sled Dog

Denali’s sled dogs retire at age nine, many with more than 8,000 miles of patrols under their harnesses.

While nine years might seem quite old for a big dog, Denali’s dogs are unmatched in their health and energy at that age. That’s why these dogs need active homes and new parents with a healthy, outdoorsy lifestyle when they retire. Think you could provide a home for one of our retired sled dogs? Consider submitting a sled dog adoption application.

 
Carlo, a retired sled dog, relaxing with his new family in 2007
Carlo relaxes with his adoptive family after retiring in 2007.
photo courtesy alex lindeman

Did You Know?

Image of footprint found in Denali National Park and Preserve

Did you know that in the summer of 2005 a footprint of a dinosaur was found in Denali National Park?  The print has been identified as belonging to a three toed foot of a Cretaceous Theropod.