By Kenn Bell for the Dog Files
Protesters and their dogs gathered Saturday in Whistler, British Columbia in remembrance of the 100 sled dogs that were killed “execution style” and thrown into a mass grave by the Company, Outdoor Adventures, because of a slump in tourism.
As they marched two by two like sled dogs, they asked passers-by to sign a petition demanding the Canadian Government enact tougher animal cruelty laws. In return, the protesters were happy to hear the spontaneous bursts of applause that came from the friendly crowds.
The walk ended at the front of the Outdoor Adventures Building, which had offered sled dog rides to tourists in Whistler, British Columbia, and was responsible for the horrendous culling.
Noticeably, the company sign has been taken down and a security guard stood watch at the front door.
The organizer of the event, Jordan Tesluk, said he had to hold back tears when he heard about the dead dogs and wanted to help raise money for animal welfare groups.
“There’s people that fight tooth and nail on a day-to-day basis to protect animals, and the best thing that people can do is to support those people that are doing that good work,” said Tesluk, who has an American Eskimo Mix himself.
At the end of the solemn ceremony, Tesluk, asked everyone go home, snuggle with their pups and donate to the rescue group of their choice.
Some local protesters said that Whistler is a dog-friendly town and that this horrible event will leave a black mark on the resort community for a long time but they are adamant with working tirelessly to get tougher penalties against animal abusers and get justice for the dead sled dogs.
At least thank God some one did something…………WELL DONE ALL OF YOU x
Good for you – lets hope a massacre such as this never happens again!
Good for you – lets hope a massacre such as this never happens again!
BRAVO GOOD PEOPLE…ALL DOG LOVERS SHOULD DONATE TO THEIR FAVORITE SHELTER IN HONOR OF THESE BEAUTIFUL, INNOCENT DOGS THAT SUFFERED AND DIED AT THE HANDS OF MONSTERS.
I can only hope the ignorant butchers responsible for this horrendous massacre will face a life in hell for thier actions. You deserve to burn !
Justice Now
It’s tragic there was a need for this kind of rally, but I’m glad people came out in support of the cause. If that kind of cull is legal, the laws desperately need changing. If it was illegal, someone needs to answer for it.
Sounds like the truth is coming out. Did the Canadian gov refuse to help? Also did the shooter really ask the ASPCA for help? But I can’t believe no one knew what was happening. Also can’t believe only one man killed 100 dogs execution style??? What the hell does that mean. Every moron involved should take responsibility and be charged to the full extent of the law. This horrible incident smells funny. I bet there’s more to it!
I was absolutely horrified to read this, it made me feel sick. Karma will pay those responsible a visit when they least expect it. RIP the 100 gorgeous souls who were far too good for this terrible world 🙁
Legal or illegal what was done to and with those sled dogs broke the Universal laws of respect for life, love, compassion, mercy, etc.
Kenn – we should organize an event in support/honor of in NYC..
What is going to be done to those killers? The dogs should be remembered and others saved and praised. They must be sharing a brain.
We should do something in remembrance of our fallen Angels. It takes all I have to read this story!!!!!
Those people who marched in honor of the sled dogs were wonderful so that gods creatures did not die in vain and that their death brings about tougher Animal Cruelty laws. Then we can help bring closure to this god awful act of immense cruelty so that living animals can benefit from their death!!!
Good for the protesters I hope nobody has anything to do with a outfit that can kill animals like that I hope they are not allowed any more animals
Wonderful support effort by all the attendees! Peaceful, heartfelt and solemn.
The best revenge is spread the word worldwide & put them out of business forever!
I am in the UK and i praise the protesters for what they did …..Well done guys xxxx
Wish I could have been there to support this. Congrats and Well Done!!
so the SPCA was contacted for help by the employee and was in fact told they would not help. No, the employee did not say they were going to be killed, but I do find this is a typical response from chapter organizations like the SPCA and even the Humane Society. So, sadly, I am not surprised this man was not given any options or help.
It kills me, how fast they want to cover their asses and say ” it wasn’t us, the guy had mental issues, we didn’t order the killing, the media is not giving the real facts, it’s under “investigation”.. bla bla” just sickening. Anything to keep their company running. Why do Animal abusers always get away with it?
These dogs deserve justice!! There are so many options out there…like adoption or rescue. It should be illegal to kill a dog for no reason at all. Dogs are not property!
Is there an online petition that I can sign?
There is a special place in Hell for anyone abuses animals…it is evil on Earth!
I HOPE NO TOURIST EVER GOES THERE AGAIN. MAY THEY STARVE AND DIE.
Great Job people , I wish I was THERE with you , I am with ya 100 % Where did them sweat shirts come from. I am sure a lot of people fighting for this cause would buy one @@@@@@@@@@