Isobel: An Overcomer's Story

Five years ago Isobel, the sled dog went blind. The veterinarian advised her owners to take her back to Manitoba and retire her. However, she quit eating and drinking and lost weight. She was not meant to be a pet. Her musher, Gerald Azzure brought her back to the dog yard where the rest of the sled dogs are kept and she demanded to be hooked up. She wanted to run again with the team. Isobel has returned to the pack and runs with the other dogs.

She can't lead but she depends on the other dogs for direction and pace and they rely on her strength and power. Sled dogs are working dogs and Isobel refused to let blindness sideline her from her passion. What challenges are you facing? Don't let your circumstances determine your passion. Isobel reminds all of us that we don't have to be sidelined by life challenges. Even blindness is no match for grit, heart, passion, determination, joy and faith.

Isobel lives in the rugged terrain of Manitoba with her owners Gerald Azzure and Jenafor Ollander. Go online to Bluesky Expeditions to learn more about Isobel, or book your own sledding getaway.