Outdoor Adventures Whistler Allegedly Kills 100 Sled Dogs Because Business Slowed
That's according to the AP:
The 100 dogs were shot dead over two days after an expected post-Olympics boon in dogsledding business at an adventure company didn't pan out. Most died instantly, but others suffered — like the one that ran away with its "face blown off and an eye hanging out."
The gruesome event was described in documents awarding compensation to a worker, who claimed post-traumatic stress disorder for having to shoot the dogs after bookings dropped sharply for a tour operator following the 2010 Winter Olympics. MORE at NPR
If this is true, the company needs to be shut down and the owners imprisoned. Outdoor Adventures Whistler sells adventure trips. From Outdoor Adventures Whistler's website:
Step onto one of our traditional dog sleds behind your team of energetic and loveable Alaskan Racing Huskies, and get ready for a unique backcountry journey. A professional dog sled musher will introduce you to this amazing Canadian sport and teach you the basics of driving your own sled. Learn straightforward commands and the simple sled-handling techniques. You'll get a thrill like no other as you head out into the pristine Soo Valley, handling your very own team of dogs. While on the trail, a professional guide will be nearby at all times, or you can ride with a guide.
