Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Noble Paws Sled Dogs Serving the Special Needs ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://noblepaws.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Noble Paws has a new home!](https://noblepaws.org/noble-paws-has-a-new-home) - For the last 10 years, Noble Paws' home has been in the Goldstream Valley with it's founder, Steve Vick. When Steve decided to retire this year, he approached Kaycee with the proposal that The Goat Project would take over Noble Paws and continue the legacy of helping those in need. Steve didn't anticipate the truckload - [A Day at Noble Paws](https://noblepaws.org/a-day-at-noble-paws) - Here is a behind the scenes look at the lifestyle we live as we run Noble Paws. It's a bit like living on a farm - feed the animals, clean the yard, fix equipment, train the dogs, etc, etc. - [Our First Veteran Over Night](https://noblepaws.org/our-first-veteran-over-night) - Shane trained for three days on the local trails and then took his own six dog team in to the back country for an overnight trip with the dogs. It was a fun trip for all. We’ll let Shane tell you about it himself. Fellow outdoor enthusiast, My name is Shane Land. I am a Disabled - [End of Season Video](https://noblepaws.org/end-of-season-video) - We had a great year. Here are some numbers: People with disabilities came to mushing: 12 Our race team participate in over 20 individual races! Veteran participants: 4 (two learned to racer, one went on an overnight camping trip and another went for a day rider) - [Photo's from our visit to Tanana Valley Middle School](https://noblepaws.org/photos-from-our-visit-to-tanana-valley-middle-school) - We were excited to visit the Tanana Valley Middle School disability services classroom. Loco enjoy being fawned over and all the students went outside to meet the rest of the team and watch us run a loop around their ball field. - [First Event of 15-16 Season](https://noblepaws.org/first-event-of-15-16-season) - We spent Saturday at the Dog Mushing hall participating in the Junior Dog Mushing event. Hats off to Junior Dog Mushers of Alaska for putting on such a great event. We had two races there: Mary who tried the trike for the first time in a race setting, and Kaitlyn who did her first unsupported - [Alaska Challenge Handcyclers meet Noble Paws](https://noblepaws.org/alaska-challenge-handcyclers-meet-noble-paws) - It's gotta be one of the toughest races imagined. Participants ride a hand-propelled bicycle across the interior of Alaska from Fairbanks to Anchorage. It's about 400 miles and crosses a couple mountain ranges. It's call the Alaska Challenge, and many think that "challenge" is an understatement. So we thought we'd give the participants an opportunity - [It's not all fun and games... sometimes it's just funny.](https://noblepaws.org/its-not-all-fun-and-games-sometimes-its-just-funny) - We are busy getting our handlers trained, equipment prepared and dogs ready. It is a lot of work, but we also like to laugh. Just leave it to Noble Paws handler, Haley, to bring that smile to our faces (see video). - [Off Road Handcycling with Sled Dogs](https://noblepaws.org/off-road-handcycling-with-sled-dogs) - Running the dogs year round means early mornings to avoid the heat of the day. But as you can see, the dogs (and riders) don't mind the early wake up call. - [Hana is Recovering](https://noblepaws.org/hana-is-recovering) - After multiple veterinary visit, blood work, urine samples, biopsies, an ultra-sound, x-rays and an exploratory surgery HANA HAS FINALLY TURNED A CORNER. The diagnosis - inflamatory Bowel Disease. This was also affecting his kidneys. He is not out of the woods, but he has begun eating. Our dogs health are a priority. If there is - [The Dogs Arrive](https://noblepaws.org/the-dogs-arrive) - The dog yard is ready and now we have the team in place. The Noble Paws dog team consist of 14 seasoned sled dogs that are ready to run and have some fun. We'll soon have a page up dedicated to the team with bio of every dog. You're gonna love them. Thank you to - [It is Official - We be a C3!](https://noblepaws.org/noble-paws-official-501c3) - Just a quick announcement for all our supporters. We are happy to announce that as of August 11, 2014, Noble Paws is an official 501.c.3 charitable organization recognized by the IRS. This means we are tax deductible. Getting our 501.c.3 is our first big step as a nonprofit organization. It marks the beginning of the building - [Our First Equipment Donation](https://noblepaws.org/our-first-equipment-donation) - We just received our first equipment donation. Thank you Teresa V. from Haines. This is an awesome donation. We will be sure to post some pics of our team using our "first" sled. Ain't she beautiful? - [And our Fundraising Goal is... (drum roll please)](https://noblepaws.org/fundraiser-disabilities-and-service-dogs) - The goal of Noble Paws is to teach people with disabilities how to run a team of sled dogs. Key to our success is custom build sleds design fro people with disabilities. - [Supporters Nation Wide!](https://noblepaws.org/supporters-nation-wide) - Noble Paws has been fortunate to spark the support of people from all over the country. Even before we had our land cleared and our first sled dog in the yard we had nearly 100 supporters. We are honored and humbled to be supported by so many. Thank you everyone. We look forward to keeping - [Thank You New Sponsors](https://noblepaws.org/thank-you-new-sponsors) - We want to welcome our new “Founding” Business Sponsors: Field 2 Frame, Dr. Elizabeth Wolfe, Aurora Animal Clinic and Valdez Veterinary Clinic. It is an honor to have your support. Thank you for helping make Noble Paws available to people experiencing disabilities. We will keep you posted on the good work you are making possible. - [An Awesome In-Kind Donation](https://noblepaws.org/an-awesome-in-kind-donation) - We recently received a GREAT in-kind donation. Altair Engineering going to help us design our adaptive dog sleds by giving us $50K worth of consulting and software services. This means that we will be able to design our adaptive dog sleds from the ground up – ensuring that the people who use them will have - [Noble Paws Sponsors Library Subscription](https://noblepaws.org/mushing-magazine) - Noble Paws sponsors a two year Mushing Magazine subscription for Alaskan Library. It's our way to share sled dogs, as well as the Iditarod and Yukon Quest with the public. - [President Purchases Land/Cabin for Noble Paws](https://noblepaws.org/president-purchases-landcabin-for-noble-paws) - Alaska is home of the Iditarod. The state sport is dog mushing. And the world capital for dog mushing is Fairbanks Alaska. And now, it is home to a new Dog Mushing Nonprofit - Noble Paws! - [Fairbanks Cabin for Noble Paws](https://noblepaws.org/fairbanks-cabin-for-sled-dogs) - Many "Yukon Quest" and "Iditarod" sled dogs train in Fairbanks Alaska. And now of new dog team is calling Fairbanks its home. With the purchase of a new cabin, Noble Paws has found its home in Fairbanks Alaska. - [Our First Donation](https://noblepaws.org/first-donation-nonprofit-dog-team) - Noble Paws is a team of sled dogs dedicated to help people with special needs. They may not be iditarod or Yukon Quest contenders, but they are champions in the eyes of many. - [A Service Dog for an Autistic Child](https://noblepaws.org/autism-service-dog) - Alex was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old. Last year, Gus - an autism service dog - became a part of Alex's life. The two have been inseparable ever since. - [Noble Paws Files for 501.c.3 Status](https://noblepaws.org/noble-paws-files-for-501-c-3-status) - Noble Paws, Inc, filed for federal nonprofit status and hope the application will be approved before the Iditarod sled dog race. The Yukon Quest is in February, so getting approval by then may not happen. - [Leonhard Seppala's Historic Dog Team](https://noblepaws.org/leonhard-seppala-sleddog-togo) - Leonhard Sepalla and his lead dog Togo, where two of the most heroic figures in during the Great Serum Run of 1925. This Anchorage Alaska Museum photograph was taken after this historic event. - [What Noble Paws is All About. Read on...](https://noblepaws.org/sleddogs-serving-people-with-disabilities) - Noble Paws is a unique nonprofit that teaches people with disabilities how to run a team of sled dogs. They provide this service for children and adults - for FREE! - [Recent Press Coverage of Noble Paws](https://noblepaws.org/recent-press-coverage-of-noble-paws) - Noble Paws was recently featured in the Fairbanks Daily News Miner and the Anchorage daily News. We could also be heard on the radio at KUAC and APRN. ## Pages - [Welcome to Noble Paws](https://noblepaws.org/) - Noble Paws is a non-profit that teaches people experiencing disabilities how to mush a team of dogs. - [Our Mission](https://noblepaws.org/mission-statement) - Noble Paws provides dog sled training and services for persons with special needs, disabilities and at-risk behaviors. This service includes the use of a trained dog sled team and handicap accessible dog sleds. - [Noble Paws Sponsors](https://noblepaws.org/sponsors) - Winter 2023-2024 Business Sponsors Lead Dog Sponsors Team Dog Sponsors Wheel Dog Sponsors Other Kennel Sponsors Past Business Sponsorships Lead Dog Sponsors Team Dog Sponsors Kennel Sponsors - [The Noble Paws Dogs](https://noblepaws.org/sponsor-a-dog) - SPONSOR A DOG You can help support Noble Paws by sponsoring a dog. All sponsor money goes directly towards the care and feeding of these great dogs and the programs they help make possible. DOG CARE – PRIORITY ONE When it comes to caring for the needs of our dogs we spare no expense. This - [Donate to Noble Paws](https://noblepaws.org/donate) - We will teach anybody with a disability or special need how to run a team of sled dogs at no cost. Please help make this happen. Donate today. - [Gallery](https://noblepaws.org/gallery) - Life with Dogs The Goat Project (Home of Noble Paws) has a team of 21 sled dogs that live at the kennel. They are a well trained team of huskies with plenty of professional experience (including races) and energy. These dogs are smart, disciplined, and friendly around kids and adults. They are certainly a fine - [Mushing School](https://noblepaws.org/mushing-school) - Mushing School The Noble Paws Mushing School is designed to teach participants how to run their own team of sled dogs. Students are taught how to dog mush using our adaptive equipment and our team of Alaskan huskies. Mushing school consists of two 90 minute lessons in which participants will be taught to harness a - [Contact Us](https://noblepaws.org/contact) - Contact Noble Paws if you have questions about the dog mushing services we provide for people experiencing disabilities. - [Become a Business Sponsor](https://noblepaws.org/sponsor) - Sponsorship Benefits As a Sponsor you will get: Your business logo on our transport vehicles Your business logo/name and link on our home page Mention of your support on our social media and printed materials Be added to our race mushers bios at all dog races Official Noble Paws swag Sponsorship’s are good for one - [Register](https://noblepaws.org/register) - To participate in a Noble Paws program please fill out the corresponding registration form. Mushing School Registration Once the form is complete you can mail (or email) it to us at: Noble Paws Inc 4395 Murphy Dome Road Fairbanks AK 99709 Email: kaycee@noblepaws.org - [Veteran Adventure](https://noblepaws.org/veterans) - Veteran Adventure Hello Veterans, Running a team of sled dogs is an exhilarating experience. Noble Paws wants to give you an opportunity to enjoy the companionship of our dogs while adventuring on the winter trails of Alaska. Three Veteran Programs We realize that everybody has their own needs and goals. So we provide three programs - [Campaign Landing Page](https://noblepaws.org/campaign-landing-page) - Noble Paws provides dog sled training and services for persons with special needs, disabilities and at-risk behaviors. This service includes the use of a trained dog sled team and handicap accessible dog sleds. - [Donor Dashboard](https://noblepaws.org/donor-dashboard-3) - [Donor Dashboard](https://noblepaws.org/donor-dashboard-2) - [Donor Dashboard](https://noblepaws.org/donor-dashboard) - [Thank you for Supporting Noble Paws](https://noblepaws.org/thank-you) - THANK YOU! Noble Paws is run by 100% volunteers. Your donation goes directly to our programs. Your Donation Makes us Happy! - [Summer Food Drive](https://noblepaws.org/summer-food-drive) - Support the Dogs of Noble Paws $1,071 of $800 raised Thank You Recent Donors Be part of the team that feeds the team. Our goal of $800 will feed all the dogs for an entire month. July 27, 2020 Amount Donated $25.00 July 27, 2020 Amount Donated $200.00 July 26, 2020 a great cause and - [Donation Confirmation](https://noblepaws.org/donation-confirmation) - [Donation Failed](https://noblepaws.org/donation-failed) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support. - [Donation History](https://noblepaws.org/donation-history) - [Race Team](https://noblepaws.org/race-team) - Race Team The Noble Paws Race Team This program is available to qualified at-risk and disabled participants. Race team requires long term commitment and regular participation in the program. Most Race Team members come once a week for the duration of the season and make mushing a regular part of their weekly routine. Others prefer to - [Latest News](https://noblepaws.org/latest-news) - Read the latest news about Noble Paws, the sled dogs and the people we serve. - [What to Wear](https://noblepaws.org/what-to-wear) - Noble Paws is located in Gold Stream valley. It is one of the coldest parts of Fairbanks and is typically 10 to 20 degrees colder that "in town" temperatures. So dressing warm when in the dog yard is important. Noble Paws can supply some cold weather gear to our participants, but we do recommend you - [Scholarships](https://noblepaws.org/scholarships) - Scholarships to participate in a Nobles Paws program are available. Please contact us if you would like information about getting a scholarship. ## Donation Forms - [Support Noble Paws](https://noblepaws.org/donations/support-noble-paws) - [Sponsor a Dog](https://noblepaws.org/donations/9312) - [Summmer Food Drive](https://noblepaws.org/donations/9237-2) - Help Support the Noble Paws Dogs. ## Edge Slider - [Mary in Trike](https://noblepaws.org/edge/mary-in-trike) - [Kaitlyn and Lahey](https://noblepaws.org/edge/kaitlyn-and-lahey) - [Monkey Mission](https://noblepaws.org/edge/monkey-mission) ## Employees - [Chelsea Swensen](https://noblepaws.org/team/chelsea-swensen) - [Amanda Ellis](https://noblepaws.org/team/steve-vick) - [Kaycee Powell](https://noblepaws.org/team/kayceepowell) ## Portfolios - [Hark Gets Ready](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio-posts/hark-gets-ready) - Steve gets Hark (our main leader) ready for a run. - [Checking the Lines](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio-posts/checking-the-lines) - Haley gives a quick check of the lines before the start of a run. - [Feeding Never Ends](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio-posts/feeding-never-ends) - Haley and Steve feed the team after a training run. - [Backside View](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio-posts/backside-view) - It takes lots of fall training runs to get ready for the season. - [The Dogs Arrive](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio-posts/the-arrival) - This is a fast-forward video of the day the dogs arrived at the Noble Paws Kennel. - [Taking a Break](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio-posts/taking-a-break) - Fall training run on the four wheeler. - [Harnesses](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio-posts/harnesses) - Harnesses come in many sizes and colors. Someday we'll have all matching harness - won't that be cool. - [Car Ride for Ruby and Monkey](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio-posts/car-ride-for-ruby-and-monkey) - Ruby and Monkey (left to right) are two of the bigger dogs in the yard. They like car rides. - [The A-Team](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio-posts/the-a-team) - This is a quick introduction to the dogs on our A-team. The A-team leads the way down the trail during training runs. ## Photo Albums - [Race Team - 2015](https://noblepaws.org/albums/race-team-2015) ## Categories - [News](https://noblepaws.org/category/news) ## Tags - [autism](https://noblepaws.org/tag/autism) - [service dog](https://noblepaws.org/tag/service-dog) - [donations](https://noblepaws.org/tag/donations) - [dog musher](https://noblepaws.org/tag/dog-musher) - [sepalla](https://noblepaws.org/tag/sepalla) - [togo](https://noblepaws.org/tag/togo) - [Donation](https://noblepaws.org/tag/donation) - [in-kind](https://noblepaws.org/tag/in-kind) - [sponsors](https://noblepaws.org/tag/sponsors) ## Categories - [Team Dog](https://noblepaws.org/lshowcase-categories/business-2) - [Lead Dog](https://noblepaws.org/lshowcase-categories/lead-dog) - [Kennel](https://noblepaws.org/lshowcase-categories/kennel) ## Faq Categories - [Configuration](https://noblepaws.org/faq_category/configuration) - [Finance](https://noblepaws.org/faq_category/finance) - [Installation](https://noblepaws.org/faq_category/installation) - [Management](https://noblepaws.org/faq_category/management) - [Policies](https://noblepaws.org/faq_category/policies) - [Troubleshooting](https://noblepaws.org/faq_category/troubleshooting) ## News Categories - [Awards](https://noblepaws.org/news_category/awards) - [Celebrations](https://noblepaws.org/news_category/celebrations) - [Events](https://noblepaws.org/news_category/events) - [Updates](https://noblepaws.org/news_category/updates) ## Portfolio Categories - [The Dogs](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio_category/dogs) - [Videos](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio_category/video) - [On the Trail](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio_category/trail) - [Around the Yard](https://noblepaws.org/portfolio_category/dog-yard) ## Photo Album Categories - [Races](https://noblepaws.org/photo_album_category/races)