Tim Curley and his lead dog Tilley, front row, right. Courtesy of Tim Curley - Mosier, Oregon 
Oregon Mushers And Sled Dogs Share A Bond Forged In Miles
Sled dogs are some of the best athletes on the planet. By raising and racing them, Northwest mushers create a deeper connection to their pets — one with thousands of years of history.
Tilley was Tim Curley’s favorite dog.
Everything he’s learned in 27 years of running sled dogs, he credits to Tilley. He even spelled her name with an “-ey” to match his own last name.
“Every time I think about her, I get teary-eyed,” Curley said. “I miss her so much.”
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