Four Thousand Paws

“Four Thousand Paws is [an] engaging account of the many years [Lee Morgan] has spent on the arduous trail. He puts to rest any argument about how inhumane the race is. From extensive prerace physical exams to almost-daily health checks, the dogs’ health and safety, Dr. Morgan makes clear, is the top concern of veterinarians and mushers alike.” – Mark Yost - The Wall Street Journal“Veterinarians are the unseen heroes of the Iditarod—working around the clock in frigid temperatures, deep in the wilderness, giving their all to keep the dogs safe and healthy. At long last, Lee Morgan gives us a glimpse of the stories behind the scenes.” – Blair Braverman, author of Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube

Lee Morgan is a longtime veterinarian who runs his own practice in Washington, D.C. For over a decade, Morgan has treated dogs on-site at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. He lives in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with his wife and children.