Following the 2010 Winter Olympics, it was discovered that a whistler sled dog company shot about 100 dogs to death and dumped them into a mass grave. The sled dogs were killed after company bookings slowed down following the 2010 winter games. The news of the story broke out when the sled dog tour operator of Outdoor Adventures Whistler, Bob Fawcett, was compensated by WorkSafe BC after he suffered emotional trauma after receiving dozens of threats. The owner of the business, Joey Houssian, has turned over the sled dog portion of the business, including its benefits, to a non-profit foundation he created, called the Sled Dog Foundation. He was shocked by the allegations about the treatment of his sled dogs and wants to support educational programs and animal welfare work.
When I first heard of this story last year, I was appalled. The slaughtering was inhumane and irresponsible. Quite honestly, in my opinion, Bob Fawcett deserved the threats he received and his actions towards the innocent dogs are inexcusable. I am glad to hear the dog sled portion of the business has been turned over for a better cause that will hopefully improve sled dog practices and educate other operators. The company has taken a serious hit as many people will now be drawn away from the company by its former actions. By turning over the sled dog portion, they have done the right thing and are on their way to rebuild their reputation.
Whistler company embroiled in sled-dog massacre donated to charity
December 14th, 2011
http://www.theprovince.com/news/Whistler+company+embroiled+sled+massacre+donated+charity/5861858/story.html
Sled Dog killings prompt vigilante threats
February 11, 2011
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/02/01/bc-dog-sled-regulations.html
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