A long-awaited update on What's Going on with ATAO, kennel plans, and why you should never allow yourself to feel love for anything (jk, you should, you know, just... Let me wallow here)(and also we should celebrate yadda yadda but honestly we should) ataokennel.com/the-write-up...
It has never been about the Iditarod, Will.
Thank you for being able to do what is best for the dogs. I completely trust your decision and I love the idea of the dogs building one new kennel, spreading the love of mushing. Think of the experiences they will have!
I hope you will find answers to your health questions, soon. I will support where I can.
I would love to continue being a small part in the journey of the team, no matter where we wind up. Onward to somewhere else.
Oh, Will. I know your heart is breaking and so is mine - for you and for Shawn and the buddies we will all miss. But my heart is full for the dogs because I know (as you do too) that you are doing right by all of them - the ultimate act of love. Couldn't be prouder to be a supporter of that. ❤️😢❤️
Will, it’s great to get an update. I’m sorry you don’t have the medical answers you need, but you know we are all here for you whether you ever run another race. We love you and Shawn and all the dogs.❤️
I can see why you've been putting that off, but it sounds like you are doing a really hard thing that will be better for you and good for the dogs, and maybe good for some other people, too. Real sorry you're having to do it, and hope you can get some health answers sometime soon!
Sending all the love to you and the pups Will. I know this was such a well considered decision for y'all, and I know it is the best decision to be made for all. Peace to your hearts, Will, with all the respect in the world.
Will, I'm so sorry you've had such a tough road the last few years. Mushers are so amazingly generous with their dogs. I know it was a struggle to come to this decision 💜
That must be really, really hard. I'm so sorry about everything you're going through. Thank you for keeping us updated, and I know you will come through this stronger.
I’m sorry I’m just seeing this. We know how much you love the pups and that you’ll always do right by them. I can’t imagine how heartbreaking this was - the decision and then voicing it. But we love and will always support y’all 💜
