Outdoor Adventures Whistler, BC Slaughtered Sled Dogs

Jan 31, 2011
Tamara Laschinsky

100 sled dogs were slaughtered by employee of Outdoor Adventures Whistler BC - Photo by: Rona Proudfoot with permission

Outdoor Adventures Whistler in British Columbia is being investigated for slaughtering 100 sled dogs. The sled dogs were killed when tourism slowed down.

January 31, 2011 - The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, SPCA, announced on their website today that they are currently investigating claims that 100 sled dogs were inhumanely slaughtered in April 2010. The cruelty investigation surrounds a British Columbia sled-dog tour operator called Outdoor Adventures Whistler. The company is alleged to have killed the dogs when business slowed down after the 2010 Olympics.

Employee of Outdoor Adventures Whistler Ordered to Kill Sled-Dogs

According to the SPCA, a WorkSafe BC document indicates that an employee of Outdoor Adventures Whistler was given compensation for his role in the mass slaughter of 100 sled-dogs. After the Olympics slowed down in 2010, bookings took a downturn and the dogs were ordered to be killed. The employee developed post-traumatic stress disorder after killing the dogs over a two-day period. The employee reported that he had to get physical with the dogs and chase some of them down when a first shot was not successful in ending their lives.

Marcie Moriarty, general manager of cruelty investigations for the BC SPCA, reported that the slaughter occurred on April 21 and April 23. She also reports that the employee who was responsible for the mass slaughter of the sled-dogs, was also the general manager of Outdoor Adventures Whistler.

General Manager of Outdoor Adventures Whistler Mass Slaughtered 100 Sled-Dogs

The SPCA began their investigation after a local radio station, CKNW, provided a Workers Compensation Board report to Moriarty. The details of the dog slaughter were quite gruesome and readers are cautioned in reading the next paragraph.

According the report Marcie Moriarty read, the dog slaughter included shooting the sled-dogs while they were still tethered and that they were slaughtered in front of the other dogs. A clean shot was not possible each time and many dogs had to be shot a couple of times. Some dogs were still alive when thrown into the mass grave.

Outdoor Adventures Whistler BC Does Not Deny Allegations of Sled-Dog Slaughter

The spokesman for Outdoor Adventures Whistler, Graham Aldcroft, has issues a statement indicating that no firearms are on site any longer and should future sled-dogs need to be put down, then they would be euthanized at a vet's office. Aldcroft also appeared on camera to say his company did not know the details of the how the dogs would be put down in April 2010.

Outdoor Adventures Whistler is owned by 29-year old Joey Houssian, son of Intrawest founder, Joe Houssian. The SPCA will uncover the mass grave but will have to wait until the ground has thawed out.

Public threats against those involved in the case have prompted the RCMP to open another investigation.

Tamara Laschinsky - Health and wellness advocate, author, researcher and owner of Natural e GREEN: Natural Health & Wellness store!

Comments

Jan 31, 2011 2:03 PM

Guest :

The person who killed them shouldn't get compensation from Worksafe BC. He could have said 'no, I wont do it'. He could've told the SPCA first. I hold him accountable too.

Jan 31, 2011 3:06 PM

Guest :

I hope that not one person books any tours with Outdoor Adventures Whistler. Anyone that slaughters 100 sleigh dogs SHOULD NOT BE IN BUSINESS!!! Hopefully Karma arrives at there door shortly!

Jan 31, 2011 3:49 PM

Guest :

As a BCer I'm disgusted with this. I'm ashamed to be part of this province today.

Jan 31, 2011 4:13 PM

Guest :

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, THE COWARDICE AND CRUELTY OF THIS PERSON WHO PERPETRATED THE KILLING OF THESE BEAUTFUL, INNOCENT ANIMALS. This person should NOT receive one penny from WorksafeBC.

It's bad enough that these animals were exploited for financial gain but to be slaughtered in such a cruel, senseless and cowardly manner is unspeakable.

Jan 31, 2011 4:37 PM

Guest :

This article sickens me. I am a dog owner and lover of them. Not only the way these poor creatures were killed but how they were treated when alive. These people should be hung up by their balls. I can't believe such cruelty. If these men don' t get a great punishment including the one that shot them as he could have just said no and walked away, then there is no justice for all the animals that are abused. I just hope Karma plays abig role for those people.

Jan 31, 2011 6:03 PM

Guest :

The person who shot the dogs could have refused to do so, therefore he is also responsible. He could have contacted the proper authorities before going along with this inhumane act. Too bad if he is traumatized, but he spent TWO days shooting dogs, and now has regrets----no compensation. The owners of this company should NOT deal with animals, working dogs or pets.

Jan 31, 2011 6:06 PM

Guest :

There needs to be a lawsuit for animal cruelty here. There are dozens of animal shelters who could've fostered out the dogs or found permanent homes for them. Yes, I hold both the employee and the company responsible. Both had a choice to make. Animal Rights should step in here, and Outdoor Adventures should not be allowed to ever own dogs again ... the very least of consequences. They need to be fined as well, and there should even be a prison sentence. At least in prison you get to live, eat, and have a hope for a future afterwards.

Jan 31, 2011 6:36 PM

Guest :

I agree.
Too disgusted for words. Ban Whistler. Make the community take action against a company that tainted all of B.C.

Jan 31, 2011 7:19 PM

Guest :

No leniency should be shown!! Total slaughter of these beautiful dogs, who WORKED their hearts out for this company, and this is their REWARD in life???
The "humans", and I question their qualifications as such, should never, ever be allowed to own so much as a plastic plant again, and I trust they will be charged to the fullest extent of the law!!!!
I wish I could meet these monsters face to face!!!!

Jan 31, 2011 7:29 PM

Guest :

I can't believe what I've read!!! These beautiful animals worked their hearts out...and for what??? I am sickened, to say the least!!!
Every effort should be made to see that these 'people", and I use the term loosely, are charged and pay to the fullest extent of the law!!! If there are jail terms involved, that's even better!!!
...and at no point, should anyone involved with this company EVER be allowed to own or harbour so much as a plastic plant, ever again!!!!

Jan 31, 2011 8:27 PM

Guest :

I can not believe there are people out there who would even let the thought of slaughtering these dogs cross their minds. I highly doubt these people even considered approaching shelters. This company should be sued to the max...every penny they made on these dogs should be stripped from the company and given to shelters and the SPCA. It disgusts me, it brings me to tears...these people involved need to be brought to justice...this company needs to be shut down and the owners, managers and any employee who partaked needs to go to prison...they commited murder....be it to an animal or human...murder is murder. And this is exactly what this was. Joe Houssain and Graham Aldcroft both need to be put on trial. They basically hired a hit man to do their dirty work.

Jan 31, 2011 8:48 PM

Guest :

2 WORDS... DEATH PENALTY!!!!!

Jan 31, 2011 9:58 PM

Guest :

Pleas keep public pressure for RCMP to investigate immediately and prosecute so the owner of Outdoor Adventures Whistler canot operate any longer, serve time and be banned from owning animals.Same for the killer Manager who could say NO and go to the RCMP and SPCA.When is the turn of the horses owned by Outoor Adventures (horse tours advertised) to be dragged to the deep forest and butchered if the business is not working? The way a nation protects animals and children says a lot about the heart and decency of its people. It's time for Canada to take a stand and protect the defenceless.

Jan 31, 2011 10:39 PM

Guest :

This is a horrific story of animal cruelty.All these wonderful healthy dogs killed inhumanely for what ….the tourist trade was over for the dog sledding business .How terrible for that Company to do ..it is all about money.
How about maximum fines and penalties for this animal cruelty against this Company and boycotting this kind of business that culls dogs after they are no longer useful to make money.
Someone please start a PETITION FOR JUSTICE FOR THE SLED DOGS.I will certainly sign it and send it to the legal authorities to make sure the cruel culprits get the maximum fines and charges so these kind of inhumane things stop against defenceless animals..

Jan 31, 2011 10:43 PM

Guest :

I think it is very easy for us to want to judge the ( probably young ) person told to kill the dogs and day " I would never do that" but we do not know his circumstances.
Or what would likely happen if the SPCA had 100 dogs suddenly dropped on their doorstep.

Let's put the blame where it belongs - with the company- Outdoor Adventures - which advertises-which stares it is North America's largest dogsled operator - they are the ones who should be shut down.There is no good reason for the killing or the method it was done.

Jan 31, 2011 10:46 PM

Guest :

They also lead horse tours - hoping the SPCA checks those records as well. Frankly, since this business is done - all animals in their possession should be seized since we know what they'll do in the next businesses downturn.

Jan 31, 2011 11:00 PM

Guest :

I am shocked and outraged that such a cruel and senseless act was committed. I was further outraged after reading the Outdoor Adventure Website where the sled dogs were described as energetic and loveable. It sickens me that despite their enthusiastic and loyal service the dogs were disposed of in such an inhumane way. I hope that all responsible will be prosecuted and that the public will boycott Outdoor Adventures at Whistler for this shameful and cowardly act.

Jan 31, 2011 11:09 PM

Guest :

I hope that he is put into the mass grave with the dogs . . . . . . ALIVE and then buried

Jan 31, 2011 11:15 PM

Guest :

This is making news tonight in Seattle as well. It's horrific. Outdoor Adventures' website is still up, and they are still touting their "energetic and loveable Alaskan Racing Huskies." They claim to be the "Largest dogsledding operator in North America" and that "Lengthened tour means more time with the puppies!" I can't get to Whistler, but I'm hoping there will be plenty of protesters and/or signage in front of their store front warning customers away.

Jan 31, 2011 11:19 PM

Guest :

The owner of the company - Joey Houssian - should have his business license revoked permanently in BC. Although true justice will have to wait for the afterlife, in the meantime, let's exile him to a remote island to live out his days with fellow psychopaths who prey off the lives of others. To me he's no different from a pedophile or mass murderer. They're the same type of garbage. Maybe one day they'll have a genetic test & we can drown the bastards at birth.

Jan 31, 2011 11:48 PM

Guest :

Why the person who killed the dogs didn't report all these to SPCA right when he received the order? This could have saved like 100 lives! And yes! we are talking lives here!!!!!
I will never book any tour with this cruel company, and i will for sure telling my friends not to as well. I hope they will be out of business soon.
As a BCer, this is really disguesting and had ruined all my good memories from the 2010 Winter Olympic.
I am ashamed of having a BC company like this.

Feb 1, 2011 1:11 AM

Guest :

First off, this is too important to wait for the ground to thaw...

Second, Whistler should pay by becoming a ghost town.... for the dogs...

Feb 1, 2011 1:39 AM

Guest :

How cruel has man come in his quest to achieve monetary gain. Is this what we have been reduced to? Our mothers would be ashamed of us for allowing this to occur. I, too, am ashamed for being part of this province today. No creature should have to witness another one of its kind being murdered before his eyes. In times of war not even such measures are applied. Be sad for what you have done to the world. Be sad for what you have done to the beautiful creatures that would have never done this to you had they been given the chance.

Feb 1, 2011 5:10 AM

Guest :

Today 1st February this report was published in Germany.
People here are shocked and agree in your opinion.

nevertheless best regards from Europe

Feb 1, 2011 7:15 AM

Guest :

These low-lifes, should be charged for each dog, they so shamly took the life from.
Charged 100 times, and pay the price.
And Boo-hoo on the smuck that developed post-traumatic stress disorder, he deserves that and WAY MORE!!..
I hope it affects the rest of his life!!!
Getting compensation...what a load of crap!!
There should be NO company's like this....its like slavery!!
Glad its not in my Province...make all of BC look like????

Feb 1, 2011 7:32 AM

Guest :

Absolutely inhumane! Unbelievably disgusting. I was so bothered by this story. These dogs did not deserve this. They were used for what he could get out of them and then put to death once he was done with them. One can only hope that his day will come and he will get what he deserves for doing this to those beautiful dogs.

Feb 1, 2011 7:49 AM

Guest :

theres no comment strong enough to encompass how this article makes me feel. its the most shocking, sickening, sad, horrible, "makes me ashamed to live in BC" , and "lost all faith in man to do the right thing" article I've ever read.

Feb 1, 2011 9:39 AM

Guest :

SICK. Outdoor Adventures Whistler should not be in business. A slow season is no reason to euthanize sled dogs, let alone slaughter them. Hopefully the summer season is busy this year......I shudder to think what they'd do to their horses.

Feb 1, 2011 10:07 AM

Guest :

I am so ashamed that this happened in my home province British Columbia. And on top of that using the umbrella of the Olympics as a business motivator just to display their blatant disrespect for life. This is terrible and truly does need to be investigated. The company should be fined, stripped of business privileges in Canada, and forbidden to run any business in our beautiful Province or for that matter in our beautiful Canada. I have owned a purebred silver tip ice-blue eyed Siberian Husky. He was mistaken for a wolf and killed by others. Wolf or no wolf...what the hell is someone doing killing any animal without reason in the first place and then killing so inhumanely. The appearance of the sled dogs in the photos shows they are not properly cared for. We have learned about many different forms of animal cruelty and each one turns my stomach. Let us all pull together to protect "man"s best friends" and their friends. Lets make this company get its dues. Remember, it is a business and all they think about is the bottom line. Now that bottom line has to pay dearly for what has been done here.

Feb 1, 2011 11:22 AM

Guest :

I have been an owner of this breed for over 25 years and have raced them. Why could he have not put them up for adoption to good homes. I am ashamed to be a Canadian. This sickens my stomach. Shut him down, they worked and gave everything they had for the tourism of the Olympics FOR WHAT!!!!!!! Please all of you who read this - do not let this go - lets fight for the dogs.

Feb 1, 2011 11:25 AM

Guest :

I simply feel sick and ashamed that it would happen in BC.

Feb 1, 2011 11:57 AM

Guest :

I wouldn't give "compensation' to the evil bastard that did this. I would throw him in prison.

Feb 1, 2011 11:59 AM

Guest :

This is sadly a common practice in dog sledding. I went dog sledding once and will never do it again because I can't support the practice of 'culling' aka killing the dogs at the end of the season. Sledders have many dogs, often over a hundred and breed many litters every year, always searching for the fast dogs. Every year, usually at the end of the snow season, dogs that are unwanted are killed. They no longer serve a purpose and they are easily replaced with more litters. These people don't want to feed 100 dogs for the 'off season'. Don't just avoid this company, avoid them all. This is just like greyhound racing.

Feb 1, 2011 2:26 PM

Guest :

There are no words to convey the feelings of utter shock, disgust, and horror I am feeling right now after reading this disturbing article. As difficult as it was to get through and comprehend, thank you for bringing it into the public's awareness, as these inhumane ( better conveyed, non-human), cold-hearted criminals need to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. If other sled-dog companines are doing this as well, they also need to be sought out and prosecuted, and these noble animals rescued ASAP!! I've been visiting Whistler from the US since 1990. Whistler, and Canada as a whole, has always shown itself to be one of the most dog-friendly, canine-loving and caring places I have ever been. How could this happen right in the very town that organizes parades, events and entire days devoted to showing "man's best friend" how much we as humans love and need them??!! This horrible event, as descibed, is absolutely unthinkable to any decent human being! Who ARE these profit-driven business-men? It's frightening and extremely concerning that this class of despicable individual is allowed to conduct any sort of business dealings anywhere, but especially in a town such as Whistler, which as previously stated, holds its canine companions in such high regard! After hearing the report of this Monday on the local late-night news here in Olympia, WA, I did not sleep soundly last night, thinking about and revisiting what had happened. Please bring these monsters to justice! These practices cannot continue.

Feb 1, 2011 2:38 PM

Guest :

how could this happen.? he should go to jail. that is unhumane and imoral. he should NOT be getting compensation he should be fined and pursecuted.

Feb 1, 2011 3:47 PM

Guest :

UNBELIVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What type f person can look a poor defenceless animal in the face and do that to it. He should be ashamed of himself ordered or not.. job or not.. grow a set of Ba%%$s man... Would you do that to your children! Sadly I am sure you would.... Sure keep them alive while there is something to GAIN! and toss them aside when things aren't going as planned. These dogs should have been put up for adoption !!! What did they ever do to you to deserve what they got. I hope one day for all those that are in this nightmare that your maker(s)looks you in the eye and blows your head off! The whole idea of this sickens me.. Just another incident clearly showing there is no common sense among some! You are a sick man.... lock you up and through away the key ,
Ontario...

Feb 1, 2011 3:57 PM

Guest :

I was appalled that this murderer was granted a workers' comp claim. Do you think if he killed humans in the same cruel behaviour he would be granted a claim and free to walk the streets, just because his employer asked him too? - NO, he would be behind bars right now! People need to WAKE-up - these poor dogs had no choice in their lifestyle or death.

Please sign petition revoking the WorkSafe BC Claim

http://www.gopetition.com/petition/42510.html

Feb 1, 2011 4:14 PM

Guest :

if i could...if i lived closer....i'd find them and torture them to death,
I'd spend my life in jail happy if i could lay my hands on them....

hope to christ i don't find them

Feb 1, 2011 5:43 PM

Guest :

The cruelty towards animals should have a harsh penalty. This person definately will get the Karma he deserves! Thinking about all those poor dogs that were killed that day,

Feb 1, 2011 5:57 PM

Guest :

The inept Joey Houssian and his business "decision" to eliminate 100 sled dogs as the antipicated revenue failed to materialize should frighten each and every one of us.These amazing dogs worked tirelesly each and every day of their lives, generating untold amounts of money for this misguided corporation and their hearts beat no longer.
The Outdoor Adventures Whistler paid mouth piece,Graham Aldcroft, has been in damage control all day long issuing very conflicting reports of the company's direct/indirect involvement in this large scale MURDER.
These common criminals have now "voluntarilly suspended" the dog sled portion of their website and attempted to redirect the blame to Howling (a company which they have direct ownership/decision making authority in). These parasites who live off anothers labour are akin to a street pimp and are seemingly devoid of the human characteristics of compassion, morality, common sense and respect.
I more than anticipate very dark day's ahead for the ownership of OAW and a well earned jail sentence for each one of these bastards who possessed any knowledge of this unspeakable
act of animal cruelty.

Feb 1, 2011 6:09 PM

Guest :

THIS IS WRONG !!!

Feb 1, 2011 6:22 PM

Guest :

Outdoor Adventures in Whistler have voluntarily suspended operations of our Dog Sled tours upon learning of these regrettable events. We are conducting an investigation, along with authorities. For more information, go to: http://www.adventureswhistler.com/media

Feb 1, 2011 8:59 PM

Guest :

Absolutely appalling, disgusting! Who would do such a thing. Compensation does not deserve to be given, charges instead for animal cruelty. These dogs loved and gave their all for this company and once their resources are used up they are tossed aside like trash. I'm a proud owner of a mixed malumate husky breed and this brings me to tears. Animals have souls as humans do and give nothing but unconditional love. I hold no mercy to this man and he better gets what he deserves!

Feb 1, 2011 9:15 PM

Guest :

One more news of cruelty to make me hate the human race more and more. That stupid guy that need treatment because of what he did, why he did it then? Why he did it this way? If they couldn't feed the dogs, it won't be better because dogs can fight to get food but, after he shot one of them and see what he was doing, why he kept doing it. He realised only after shooting 100 dogs. I don't get it. I just don't get it. I don't think thay make a lot of effort of trying to give them. I hope the vet feel guilty of what happened. In quebec, close to sherbrooke, a woman find a bitch and her puppy. Two was already dead. They found that the puppy was shot in the head with a nail gun and the bitch was also shot in the head but she survived. The nail was beside the brain, fortunately. It's weird how people come very sensitive when this king od drama happen. If the owner of the dog want to give her, nobody will take her. Same things with these poor dogs in B.C.

Feb 1, 2011 9:21 PM

Guest :

There is a special place in hell, for dog killers

Feb 1, 2011 9:35 PM

Guest :

When I first saw the headline on the news "Dogs Slaughtered".. i thought it had taken place somewhere in Asia, but B.C!!?? OMG, what horrendous, barbaric, intolerable in justice to mans best friend. This is absolutely gut wrenching, string the bastard up who did this!

Feb 1, 2011 11:09 PM

Guest :

When I found out on the radio while driving, my entire body started trembling. I could not
even sleep that night thinking how much these beautiful creatures suffered in the hands
of a MONSTER!!! You will pay sooner or later!! All that "post traumatic stress disorder"
BULL SHIT will come in handy when I know that you"ll be in jail you son of a bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 1, 2011 11:18 PM

Guest :

although a very deplorable act, almost heinous, but what surprises me is the uproar over killings of animals albeit really adorable creatures indeed... but what about loss of human life, i have never seen people so concerned over hundreds of people dying in various parts of the world, for instance the israeli forces and political leaders' calculated genocide of the Palestinians, the indian army's invasion, rape and murder of the innocent Kashmiris, the russian army's unthinkable crimes against Chechnians and the serbs mass murder, mass rape of Bosnians...those were much graver scenes, worse than 100 dogs slaughtered, all against innocent human beings, and I havent counted Iraq and Afghanistan..... people I respect and applaud your demands to hold Outdoor Adventures Whistler responsible and be tried for this inhumane act, I would hope that you would also raise your voice at the crimes against humanity being committed - think for one second about this.

Feb 1, 2011 11:51 PM

Guest :

Bankrupt!
Boicott!
at least 1 year of jail for EACH dog killed. Then they may rot in hell!

Feb 1, 2011 11:55 PM

Guest :

I was just heartbroken when I read this story. I waited many hours before I could read it. These people need to be put in jail. This is unacceptable if they only get a slap on the wrist. They put Michael Vick in jail, well deserved I might add and if they do not do this with all these people involved I will be very ashamed as a Canadian. We have rescued huskys they have filled our lives with love and joy, a lovely gorgeous animal as is any animal. Its time we started to protect these innocent creatures. No one should be receiving any compensation for murder. Live with yourself and I hope everytime these butchers close their eyes they see the soulful eyes of the beautiful dogs. They are running free at the Rainbow Bridge now away from these monsters.

Feb 2, 2011 6:44 AM

Guest :

I can only hope that Outdoor Adventures goes belly up! They don't deserve to be in a business that deals with the public or have any contact with animals of any kind. Including the employee who was so brain dead that he went along with this carnage.
How devastating, those poor innocent animals, every time there is a story like this it drives us back from civility. I am very disappointed to learn that in this day and age there are still so many people out there that don't have any scruples at all.
How devastating for Whistler BC, after the great Olympics, this certainly puts a pall over that event. Lets hope the authorities make sure the punishment fits the crime. And that all involved don't just get a slap on the wrist.

Feb 2, 2011 10:33 AM

Guest :

The person who slaughtered these dogs should be held 100% accountable for their actions and in my opinion does not deserve any type of comepnsation from Worksafe BC. If they were in fact instructed to destroy the dogs in such a horrible way they could have refused, notified the SPCA, notified the labor board, RCMP, etc. It is absolutely ridiculous this person is seeking compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder for making a poor choice.They should be punished to the full extent of the law.

Feb 2, 2011 10:35 AM

Guest :

He has to be one sob

Feb 2, 2011 12:19 PM

Guest :

These people deserve nothing more than some jail time for murder. As far as the Worksafe BC representative who told them to do this... fire them and bring them up on charges as well. Has the world gone insane? Canadians grew a new heart because of the 2010 Olympics and the pride it instilled in us all, how dare anyone mar this!

Feb 2, 2011 2:22 PM

Guest :

Sick. Bob Fawcett was investigated in the past for not looking after his dogs. No one held a gun to his head so his condition was self inflicted. How many thousands of dollars has he collected in compensation from work safe B.C.??? If the SPCA is lenient toward him, I hope that the RCMP under Section 448 of the Federal Criminal Code charge him to the full extent of the law so something like this never happens again.

Feb 2, 2011 3:29 PM

Guest :

What will hapen to the remaining sled-dogs? Will Outdoor Adventures Whistler keep them?

Feb 2, 2011 4:18 PM

Guest :

This is f***ing sick! The person who did this and the owners belong in prison. I have sent out an email to everyone I know to join the group on Facebook that is boycotting the company, asking them to in turn send it to their contacts, and to never do business with Outdoor Adventures Whistler. I hope they go out of business because of this!

Feb 2, 2011 8:40 PM

Guest :

He or they should not even be allowed to have licenses to have these poor dogs if they think they have to put them down in the future!!! Are you serious? What is this country coming to?!! Graham Aldcroft needs to serve jail down and not allowed to have a license to own dogs and a business again! THAT DISGUSTS ME! He has guilt written all over him. It's true, he basically hired a hit man to rid of these poor animals!! I would have adopted one!!!! There is no excuse!

Feb 2, 2011 9:03 PM

Guest :

I think this is outragous and feel sick to think anyone could do this because there buisness is not making as much money as they hoped. I hope the man that did this rots in jail and never sees the sunlight again. them poor dogs did not deserve that and i will never visit whistler as long as i live!!!!!!!!!

Feb 3, 2011 1:31 AM

Guest :

There are no words for how I felt upon hearing this horrific tale...I hope that that employee spends the rest of his life suffering for what he did...I hope that he cannot sleep at night and when he does he has nightmares about the sins he committed against these beautiful animals. These monsters killed innocent dogs like it was nothing, We need to make sure this doesn't happen again, let's put this heartless company out of business, and make sure their mindless drones of employees are forced to realize what they've done!

Feb 3, 2011 4:30 AM

Guest :

Today it is the dogs who have been slaughtered cause not convienent anymore...it is not the first time the people who look only for their money have assassinated other lives. Ask those who have been chased from their places for make room for powerfull and rich money makers and lookers...
I better to not cross one of those bastards path or I will end up in jail for havinf beating the crap out of them.

Feb 3, 2011 5:11 AM

Guest :

What's the employee's comment about his slaughter of these beautiful animals? Probably "Just following orders". - and then he receives compensation?
The company should be shut down and the owners charged.
I'm totally disgusted.

Feb 3, 2011 5:16 PM

Guest :

THIS IS SO DISCUSTING THOSE POOR ANIMALS LINED UP AND KILLED JUST CUZ THEY NEEDED AN EXTRA DOLLAR, BC IS SO DUM ALL THEY CARE ABOUT IS TOURISM TOURISM TOURISM AND WHO AND WHAT THEY CAN GET MONEY OUT OF. I FOR ONE WILL NEVER BOOK ANYTHING WITHIN BC FOR TOURISM PROFIT.THE PEOPLE LIVING THERE SHOULD REALLY PRIORITIZE THEIR SITUATIONS WITHIN TOURISM AND REALIZE THAT IF THESE HAD BEEN HUMAN STAFF THEY WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF A DIFFERENT ALTERNATIVE. I HOPE THESE PEOPLE GO TO JAIL
AND I HOPE THIS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WHISTLER GOES OUT OF BUISNESS

Feb 3, 2011 6:02 PM

Guest :

Deeply disgusted by this article........ as a dog lover and the owner of 3 one witch is a Siberian Had they been looking for homes for these dogs I as well as I'm sure a lot of other people would have given one of these dogs a home...... don't get confused with who the victims are and give these dogs Justice....... PLEASE.

Feb 3, 2011 9:14 PM

Guest :

How is it possible that killing them was the answer? Its why there are shelters. Can not believe that western people would do this. The blood of the 100 dogs killed are on the hands of the stupid idiots who decided the inhuman plan and unfortunately for the people who carried it out, no matter that they suffer from PTS, wouldn't you have thought WHY do this at all??? not continued with it. Pray for forgiveness because you all will need it!
By the way PLEASE people do not use this company EVER again!

Feb 4, 2011 12:42 PM

Guest :

im also ashamed to live in this province.. ARE you kidding me? Can someone seriously get away with this... Makes me sick

Feb 4, 2011 4:09 PM

Guest :

Why did the dogs have to be killed in the first place? This is stupid. Why do we do this to animals? Use them as a way to make money and feed our greed. Today's society is all about money and we as humans have turned into greedy, selfish, pathetic monsters. All we do is manipulate and hurt in order to make money. Life = money. Let's go back to the barter system, life made sense back then.

Feb 4, 2011 8:21 PM

Guest :

CANADA does NOT have a death penalty! geesh but still SOMEONE IS SICK and even the guy hired to do it was wrong NO amount of money would get me to kill anything that has a heartbeat

Feb 4, 2011 9:19 PM

Guest :

These creeps should be sent to prison, where they can think about everything for a while.

Feb 4, 2011 10:30 PM

Guest :

I'as far as I'm concerned , Outdoor Adventures Whistler Should Not Be Allowed to have Any Animals in there business ,, At all ever ,, Too bad we couldn't treat the ofenders of this sort of crulity , in the same way they shot those dog's in a pit and then left to die .. This was and is absolutey B.S .. And it really is a piss off when this sort of thing goes on .. I't's not the animals that have the problem it's people .like this that .are in it for the money . what did they think was going to happen after the season was done .. I hope there business , goes down the toliet . after all is said and done . there should be a big ralley in front of there place in Whistler, just to really get the message across .. I'ts not ok to slaughter sled dogs .. the people responceable ,should be held acountable for this shitty act apone those poor dogs that died ... I know they will go to hell for this .....god rest there souls

Feb 5, 2011 4:50 AM

Guest :

The person who slaughtered the dogs is an adult with complete control over his own actions, he could have refused - and if so traumatised why didn't he stop after the first one? - therefore why would he ever expect to receive compensation for his own acts of cruelty.
We live in a crazy, cruel and money hungry society.

Feb 6, 2011 5:38 AM

Guest :

The company must have realised once the Olympics had finished the amount of dogs needed would drop as tourism populations returned to a normal figure. They must have had to increase the amount of dogs it had to cater specifically for the Games.
The person who received compensation should have it withdrawn. According to other reports it took him two days to complete the task, he had a choice not to return and do so. He had the choice not to kill the dogs in the beginning.
It's cruel, callus and calculating to treat any living thing in such an expendable fashion. This person does not deserve sympathy and certainly not money. The company should be fined and closed. And the owners of the company should never be allowed to work with or keep animals again.

Feb 6, 2011 11:24 AM

Guest :

This I apauling andvtgey should not be able to operate any business with animals. They company shoukd be closed Abd all other animals removed!! How can people in 2011 get away with this... A fine should also be placed on them and given to a Husky organization or the SPCA as well as community hrs helping animals!

Feb 6, 2011 12:13 PM

Guest :

If ever there is justice, people who perpetrated this horror will be in unimaginable trouble.

Feb 6, 2011 12:36 PM

Guest :

The person killing the dogs was in control of his actions. He could have stopped killing them. This company should be shut down. They should have known that business would drop after the olympics. This makes me sick.

Feb 7, 2011 6:21 AM

Guest :

The delicate balance between man and animals is breached when animals entrusted to our care, and who become trained to trust in us sensesly and brutally eliminated in cold blood.
Any work order of this nature should have been ignored by any human of good consciencious.

Feb 7, 2011 2:48 PM

Guest :

What's the guy's name? If you can actually bring yourself to do this and can live with what you do, you should not be ashamed or afraid of making yourself known. I hope the company goes out of business and is driven into debt so deep from legal fees that their grandchildren will be paying it off. As for the killer, I hope he gets what he deserves. Nuff said.

Feb 8, 2011 7:51 AM

Guest :

After reading this article I was speachless, out of my mind, angry, deceived, unable to do something else for minutes. I'm so sad for those dogs who trusted their trainer. And he killed them with cold blood. Awful! And they were all there when he started this slaughter. How did they feel in seeing that? The saw the hell seeing all their sisters and brothers killed and wounded in a so bad way. How can this no-name butcher be capable of this? It's terrific to think that money takes a so big place in some lives. This company must be closed for good. They have no care for these animals. They think money and power. No sense! The animals are not objects. They have emotion and feelings. They know about pain. The way that the butcher killed them so atrocely makes me out of myself. Come on! we are in 2011. I have no pity for this murderer. He chose to kill innocent dogs and he must assume his choice. This is a big international affair. All people are concerned for what happened in April 2010. I Everyone is shocked. I strongly hope for him a long stage in prison and hiw employer too. I'm not sure they will be very welcome in jail. The prisoners do not like these kind of cowards. Good for them! Pups! Justice will be done and I hope they will remember the price to pay for killing you this way for a long long time.

Feb 12, 2011 1:52 PM

Guest :

I am 72 years of age and in my life time have never heard of such an atrocity to loyal,loving and trusting defenceless dogs. I grieve every day re living the terror and suffering the poor dogs went through. The sled dogs are a national symble of Canada I will never again be able to look at pictures about them without breaking down.
Outdoor Adventure should re named " Death Camp for Dogs" I understand they still own 200 dogs who will no longer be of use, the dogs know what happend and must be terrorized every day expecting it to be their turn, they must be removed from that terrible place and found good homes NOT EUTHANIZED, so they at least will have some chance of a decent loving life...
It was a relief reading all the letters knowing so many Canadians are as outraged as I feel the Canadian Government must now realise the animal cruelty laws are inadequate and must be changed. THE PUNISHMENT MUST FIT THE CRIME.

Feb 14, 2011 9:51 AM

Guest :

The cruel murder of these hard-working, friendly and amazing huskies totally broke my heart. I hope karma will come to these people - the one who made the decision for the murder and the the one who did it. 'Outdoor Adventures' should not be in business anymore!

Feb 15, 2011 8:01 AM

Ouralou :

He used a "style executionn" for those 100 dogs. Is it a common manner to kill animals? Those dogs worked hard to make them provide money and they were killed without any pity. And in front of the other dogs? It's awful! All involved in this should pay for what they did. Strict laws should be created and followed by the owners, trainers and the ones who take care of the daily cares of all animals. Those animals were workers in this company. The owner must respect all workers including animals which worked so hard in this sport. What a mess! I'm horrified by what I read. And ashamed that human beings are so cruel. Time's up!

Mar 28, 2011 10:49 PM

Guest :

how do you recant an opinion on here?

Apr 3, 2011 11:23 AM

Ouralou :

21st and 23rd of April A thought for these 100 dogs killed so badly.
Everyone will remember these sad days. I hope a severe sentence for all people involved in this massacre. We are all waiting for the issue. The whole Canada and the whole world are waiting. Pups! All these people are going to pay what they did last year. I promise you.

Apr 20, 2011 4:46 PM

Guest :

It seems like the animals were never anything but a source of income for this business. Not everyone is an animal lover I understand this... but not everyone is a murderer either. A warning sign when children harm others or small animals is that they will continue this to a severe level in adulthood. This manager, and the person who authorized it should be jailed and forced into counseling... who knows what they are capable of in the future.

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