2014 Adobt-a-Musher Host Family Program

by Todd Brassard ; Friday, September 21, 2012

CopperDog is seeking people in our local communities who are interested in hosting a musher and their team for one or two nights and connecting them with mushers who need a place to park their vehicles and a warm/dry place to rest.  This is the second year for this exciting program.

When are host families needed?

• Thursday, Feb 27 – Within 45 miles of Calumet
• Friday, Feb 28 – Within 45 miles of Eagle Harbor
• Saturday, March 1 – Within 45 miles of Copper Harbor
• Sunday, March 2 – Within 45 miles of Calumet
  

What do host families provide?

• Provide a quiet place for mushers and handlers to sleep
• A safe place to park their truck so they can feed and care for their dogs.
• Providing a meal is optional, but a nice touch

What can host families expect?

• Dogs sleep in the truck and are not allowed to run free
• Dogs may bark and may make noise
• Mushers may arrive late and depart early

How do I get involved?

If you are interested in being a host family or if you are a race team in need of a host family, or just want more information about the program, please contact Melissa Goulette,our Host Family Coordinator at melissagoulette@copperdog150.com or just give her a call 906-337-3031.

Many great friendships are formed when hosting a team.  It’s a great opportunity for a host family to learn about mushing and how these amazing athletic dogs are cared for.  The host family also ends up with a team to cheer on in the race.