Sled dogs and canine truck companions are a part of Truckee’s history, writes Truckee-Donner Historical Society member Judy DePuy in her My Shot, and to keep the legacy of free dogs alive the town must abide by rules and etiquette.

From Washoe Tribe stomping grounds to industrialization to an ice palace — Truckee Springs has seen it all and looks forward to a happily-ever-after ending.