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Snowmass Village police are investigating a report of animal cruelty at Krabloonik, the embattled commercial dogsledding operation at the resort. A former employee of Krabloonik gave a statement to police Monday regarding an incident of alleged cruelty, police Sgt. Brian Olson confirmed. The police department intends to interview other individuals at Krabloonik who may have witnessed the [...] As someone like Lance Mackey supports use of illegal drugs (not just for medical purposes), this is an even greater reason to not utilize the cruel Iditarod for teaching in any school system. We are sending our nation’s children the message that not only is animal abuse okay in the name of sport, but drug [...] Samuel and Diane Walker, owners of the Pawsatrak Racing Sled Dog Kennel near Hartsel, turned themselves in on Christmas Day in connection with allegations of animal cruelty. Nine of the 10 sled dogs that kept going when their musher fell off near Willow survived two days of tangles, fights and hunger while trapped together on their gangline before being rescued Wednesday afternoon. The following statement is from the Humane Society of the United States: The Humane Society of the United States commends the Park County Sheriff’s Office for seizing nearly 100 sled dogs from a state-licensed dog-sledding facility due to the animals’ alleged neglect. After receiving a tip that dogs there were living in deplorable conditions, The HSUS [...] “The Park County Sheriff’s Office has seized about 100 starving and neglected sled dogs after finding eight other dogs dead.” - MSNBC Colorado 9News
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About 100 starving sled dogs have been seized from a racing business in Colorado. Colorado’s state veterinarian says [...] I have kept in touch with people that read my original blog article and call for help. Some of them were actually able to adopt some of the Quebec sled dogs. This is the continuing story for two of the dogs who found such a home with a woman named Trish. “I wanted to [...] Reportedly, nearly 20 different shelters across North America have taken part in rehabilitating and rehoming the 97 sled dogs rescued from Canada last month (see original article & case photos). On behalf of the sled dog welfare and advocacy community, I would like to extend thanks to all of the organizations that have helped these [...] Sled Dog Central recently began hosting the B.A.R.K. program – aka Buy a Round of Kibble. Below is a quote from the SDC site: The idea for the “Buy A Round of Kibble” program was developed by ardent race fans/volunteers, Lee and Claudia Nowak, who have already contributed [...] Please cross-post far and wide. The HSUS Offers Reward in Suspected Puppy Mill Cruelty Case in Erie County The Humane Society of the United States The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person [...] “Tragically, this situation is not unique, with cases of neglect of sled dogs regularly reported in Canada.” - Humane Society International
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MONTREAL — The rescue of 97 sled dogs, living in filth and neglect and chained to the ground near Mont [...]
First row, left to right: Will (black and white with blue eyes) is 6.5 years old. Zorro (lighter black and white with brown eyes) is 6.5 years old. Blue (gray and white with blue eyes) is 10 years [...] Sled dogs eating rocks is a common problem in many kennels and unfortunately, it often leads to death. The following musher quotes were taken from sled dog central. Some mushers, like the one quoted below, are very nonchalant about the situation: I had 6 dogs in a litter that are rock eaters, NONE have come back to [...] FB.init(“35a92a04264d3b88e73e47e41e4b5911″); This email is an update on where the bills sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL) currently stand. The California Legislature is currently on recess, however they will be back in session soon, and both of our bills (SB 250 and AB 241) will be heard in committee later in August. First, let me be honest about [...] This has to be one of the best articles I have read in a long time: The Portland Oregonian described Ted Paul as an upstanding citizen and a life-time dog fancier. Indeed, his love of pets and his local prominence were the reasons he recently found himself in the news. You see, the Oregon businessman had traveled [...] This seems like a great piece of legislation. New animal laws have more bite With an eye toward upgraded penalties for animal abuse, the first stage of Indiana House Bill 1468 went into effect last week. The second stage, geared more toward commercial dog breeders, goes into effect Jan. 1. The bill, authored by State [...] If anyone can assist with these dogs so far as fostering, adoptions, volunteering or donations – please don’t hesitate! From the Daily Inter Lake: These huskies (41 of them) will need homes. What was 25 huskies found in a filthy trailer last week has become 41, with two females having litters, and the Flathead County Animal Shelter and [...] SB 250 is now on step 9 of a 12-step process to become law. If you have not yet done so, please send an automatic letter (simple!) and join the email list. SB 250 provides a reasonable, fiscally responsible step towards reducing pet overpopulation in California. The bill simply requires that dogs be spayed or neutered unless [...] AB 241, The Responsible Breeder Act, is well on its way to becoming a full fledged law! Assemblyman Nava’s bill addresses the problems puppy mills create by limiting the number of intact cats or dogs a seller can maintain to 50. This bill does not impact animal shelters, research facilities, pet stores, veterinarians, groomers or boarding [...] |
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