Eighteen Heartwarming Animal Tales from History Guaranteed to Bring a Smile to Your Face

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Pauline Alfonso

Balto, the Sled Dog

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Balto led his team on the final leg of a serum run to Nome, Alaska, in 1925, saving the town from a deadly diphtheria outbreak. His heroic journey is commemorated by the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Pauline Alfonso
Pauline Alfonso is a dedicated writer for Pawpularanimals.com and a self identifying dog person. She shares her life with Chevy, her beloved furry companion. When she's not writing engaging and helpful content for pet lovers, Pauline enjoys spending cozy moments with Chevy watching movies.

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