Vaika picks up retired sled dogs from all over the country. Here's the map of kennels, where our dogs used to leave prior to joining Vaika:
How do we transport them? Mainly using this dog-truck. His name is Stanley and he can accommodate up to 16 dogs and 3 humans. The longest trip Stanley made so far was from Ithaca to Seattle and back. Cages are covered with fresh hay. Dogs love Stanley as they expect him to deliver them to racing - their favorite activity.
After five years of research, we are nearing the end of an important stage for Vaika. Throughout this period, we have collected a wealth of knowledge by studying the immune system, physical health, an
Vaika Inc. received a grant from Morris Animal Foundation for research on the analyses of the “DNA-methylation clock”, one of the areas of research within our company. What Is the DNA-methylation Cloc
Vaika’s sled dogs took part in the research on blood markers of sarcopenia (muscle loss) in dogs. The study brought unexpected results and may open the way to the discovery of new approaches to muscle