Yet Another Reason To Invade Canada!

[SallyRand]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...ngton+Times%29


"LOS ANGELES | The slaughter of 100 sled dogs in Canada has re-energized efforts by some animal activists to ban or boycott dog-sled rides, a popular activity among tourists in many winter vacation spots from New England to Minnesota to Alaska.

"I don't think society is willing to accept that animals, particularly dogs, should be killed just because they are surplus or don't suit the purpose they were born for," said Debra Probert, executive director of the Vancouver Humane Society, which has called for a provincial ban on tour businesses.

The dogs belonged to Howling Dog Tours Whistler Inc. and its parent company, Outdoor Adventures Whistler, located in British Columbia. The dogs were killed in April by a company employee. The incident came to light recently when the employee applied for workers' compensation, saying he suffered post-traumatic stress after shooting the dogs and slitting their throats.

Documents from the workers' compensation investigation said the company acquired the dogs in anticipation of extra business during the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, and that the animals were destroyed after bookings fell. But in a letter to the editor published in the Vancouver Sun newspaper, Howling Dog's owner, Joey Houssian, said "some old and sick dogs needed to be put down" and the company thought the worker assigned the task would perform the culling "in a professional and humane manner." The worker has not been named by authorities, and no charges have been brought.

Ms. Probert and others say they think the incident is the tip of an iceberg in the dog-sledding industry, but others say it's shocking because it is so rare.

Hundreds of North American businesses offer sled rides as part of winter vacation getaways, but there are no dog-sled police who inspect, license or regulate the businesses.

Paul and Sue Schurke have owned Wintergreen DogSled Lodge in Ely, Minn., for 30 years. "What happened in B.C. is such a shocking anomaly, I've never heard the likes of it. The magnitude of this atrocity is so shocking ? all of us, our heads are reeling. I'm not aware of anyone in the recreational mushing industry who makes a habit of culling," they said.

Most reputable sled-dog businesses belong to an Alaska-based group called Mush With PRIDE, they said.

Musher Karen Ramstead, who owns North Wapiti Siberian Husky Kennels in Perryvale, Alberta, has been president of the group for the past three years.

The organization, which stands for Providing Responsible Information on Dogs in Their Environment, has about 500 members in several countries, including South Africa, Sweden, Canada and the United States. The Howling Dogs employee who killed the dogs was a member of PRIDE's board, Ms. Ramstead said, and he has been removed.

This isn't the first time the industry has come under attack. Mush With PRIDE was formed in the mid-1990s because of pressure from animal rights groups over the treatment of dogs, said Ms. Ramstead, who has finished the Iditarod four times. The group recommends standards for such issues as food, water, exercise and kennel size.

To call for a ban is "gross overreaction," she said. "I am horrified by what happened in Whistler. That is not acceptable to me as an individual or to the organization. But to paint an entire sport with the sins of one individual is irresponsible as far as I am concerned."

"When dog-sledding is done correctly, it's an awesome sport ? awesome, awesome, awesome," said Seth Sachson, executive director of the Aspen Animal Shelter and the Aspen Boarding Kennel in Aspen, Colo.

He has eight sled dogs, all rescued from his shelter. "I am not going to kill them when they are done sledding. They are welcome to live with me forever and be my pets," he said, adding that they get along with his chickens, goats and horses and love the children who visit.

When critics list their objections to sledding, they include culling and living conditions ? always tethered, always outdoors and with little social interaction.

As a result, finding homes for older dogs can be a challenge.

Mr. Sachson thinks most sled dogs can become good pets. He has worked with older dogs that just needed time and patience.

"We get them to stop walking around in circles. Some walk in circles because they've lived on a chain their whole life, and that's what they know," he said.

They need to be taught how to walk on a leash, climb stairs, walk across linoleum without falling and ride in a car without vomiting. There also is house-training.

The California-based Animal Legal Defense Fund has offered Canadian prosecutors money for forensics and expert witnesses, asked whistleblowers to report other culling abuses and urged people to write Iditarod race sponsors asking them to back out, said Lisa Franzetta, ADLF's director of communications.

The 1,150-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska, the world's most famous sled-dog race, starts March 5.

Humane Society International/Canada has called for stronger laws for the sled-dog industry. HSI's sister group, the Humane Society of the United States, doesn't have an official position on racing for sport or recreation, just that it be humane to animals."


http://www.flickr.com/photos/brucedean/5414020930/

[Jdoughs]

It's ok to shoot someone in the face if you think they may steal something off your property, and ok to defend simple material goods with deadly force but God forbid anyone touches an animal though.

Quite the fucked up world we live in.

[tranza]

Reason to invade Canada? Didn't you read?? This happens from New England to Minnesota too! lol

[TheLegacy]

Justin B. - Celine - are we trying to get invaded??

[Antonio]

yeah, I am pretty sure that the burgers in McDonald's grow on trees

[DEA - banned for life]

i have 3 siberian huskies.

i will slit the throat and shoot anyone that hurts them.

fuck these people...


as far as invading canada..it wont be by the Us government...it will be by the US people trying to escape the nuclear fallout..canada here we come ..like it or not..we will be your version of the mexicans ! build your fence now..
we are coming !

[Jdoughs]

Fallout 4: Saskatoon Saskatchewan.

[Rochard]

So we should invade Canada because someone killed a dog? My fucking god, imagine what some Americans do to animals here.

We should invade Canada though - for their oil. Most people don't know that Canada is by far the biggest US oil importer.

[SmokeyTheBear]

usa should invade canada because they kill way less dogs than the usa ?

you are a classic example why people perceive americans as ignorant.

[Jdoughs]

Honestly, you should invade us and put a limit on solo acts. I'm not sure I can handle another Bryan, Celine, or Justin.

Invade Canada, cap solo acts, put a tax bonus on all Power Trios.

Bring back power trios! (Rush, Triumph etc)

[SmokeyTheBear]

to put it into perspective , los angeles puts down about 150,000 dogs every year

[blackmonsters]

If they made hamburger from the dogs then...........

[NaughtyVisions]

[spazlabz]

Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBear

to put it into perspective , los angeles puts down about 150,000 dogs every year

you just broke my damn heart Smokey

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBear

to put it into perspective , los angeles puts down about 150,000 dogs every year

oh oj USA to invade LA...take it back from the mexicans who are killing dogs..lol

[ruff]

Originally Posted by Jdoughs

Honestly, you should invade us and put a limit on solo acts. I'm not sure I can handle another Bryan, Celine, or Justin.

Invade Canada, cap solo acts, put a tax bonus on all Power Trios.

Bring back power trios! (Rush, Triumph etc)

I can see there is a problem. The problem is how to get Celine and Justin back up to Canada and out of the USA.

And where is Rush when we need them?

[Vendzilla]

I thought they were using dog sleds to invade the US?

[Agent 488]

stupid old man.

[brassmonkey]

im real scared

[directfiesta]

Originally Posted by Rochard

So we should invade Canada because someone killed a dog? My fucking god, imagine what some Americans do to animals here.

We should invade Canada though - for their oil. Most people don't know that Canada is by far the biggest US oil importer.

that would be exporter ...

[MetaMan]

People are retarded. They only care about cuddly or "smiling" looking animals. Then a spider comes along and they are quick to squish it to death and chuck it like yesterdays news paper.

Some endangered lizard can run into someones apartments and they will scream and kill it with a broom. Then someone kills a dog and people have marches and picket the city. It is insane.

I am all for saving the animals but just don't be a dumb ass about it.

[fuzebox]

So one dude shoots some dogs and this represents an entire nation of people?

[blackmonsters]

Originally Posted by fuzebox

So one dude shoots some dogs and this represents an entire nation of people?

It's the American way :

- blame an entire nation
- blame an entire race
- blame an entire religion
- blame everything except themselves

[Jman]

While everyone argues our pop stars are invading the US breaking the hearts of all american teens

[PR_Glen]

Originally Posted by blackmonsters

It's the American way :

- blame an entire nation
- blame an entire race
- blame an entire religion
- blame everything except themselves

hey hey now, i'm sure Sally don't speak for all the US... or most of it... or part of it... shit... yeah she/he's probably on their own with this one...

[CDSmith]

The guy who owns that company sounds like a complete jackass.

If his last name is Hussein then you have my full permission to invade.

[papill0n]

fucking hell not this idiot again

[DEA - banned for life]

Originally Posted by Jean-Francois

While everyone argues our pop stars are invading the US breaking the hearts of all american teens

[Agent 488]

nuke kansas.

[Jman]

Actually Sally Rand should change her name to Silly Rant, would fit her way better ;)

[BlackCrayon]

it sucks but the alternative would be let them starve to death. more dogs are put down every month at your local shelter. just a stupid article meant to get simple minded people worked up.

[moeloubani]

Fast forward to 2150 when the children of these hippies are crying that people are mowing their lawns 'each strand of grass feels the pain of the mower blades, they are living things like you and me'.

Get over it, they are dogs, dogs are property and their owner should be able to do whatever he/she wants with them. I see nothing wrong with killing thousands of puppies by throwing them into a giant pit even letting them die slowly like that if it means you get to save a dollar or two. They are just dogs, I don't cry when I shovel dirt and I see ants dying. Same shit.

[oscer]

Makes me want to go take animal activists on blind-folded dog sled rides you wont know until your already exploiting the animals

[Danmixz]

Is she heavily retarded ??

[SallyRand]

Originally Posted by Jean-Francois

Actually Sally Rand should change her name to Silly Rant, would fit her way better ;)

Oh, my, Jean-Fransfuck!

You just go fuck yourself, mkay?

I found your latest pic:



And............................................... ..



You just so easy!

You so easy, velly velly good easy long time!

[Spunky]

There are many Canadians who are outraged by what happened to these dogs too.That doesn't happen without a huge backlash.sled dogs or not many Canadians do not accept this as the norm

[Kiopa_Matt]

Originally Posted by Rochard

We should invade Canada though - for their oil. Most people don't know that Canada is by far the biggest US oil importer.

You already have our oil. We sell it to you cheap, then you turn around and sell it back to us more expensive. So not only are we allowing you to deplete our natural resources, but you get to sell our own resources back to us at a nice, profitable mark-up.

How lovely.

[Kiopa_Matt]

Originally Posted by moeloubani

Get over it, they are dogs, dogs are property and their owner should be able to do whatever he/she wants with them. I see nothing wrong with killing thousands of puppies by throwing them into a giant pit even letting them die slowly like that if it means you get to save a dollar or two. They are just dogs, I don't cry when I shovel dirt and I see ants dying. Same shit.

Holy fuck, obviously you weren't very loved as a child.

[SallyRand]

Originally Posted by Kiopa_Matt

You already have our oil. We sell it to you cheap, then you turn around and sell it back to us more expensive. So not only are we allowing you to deplete our natural resources, but you get to sell our own resources back to us at a nice, profitable mark-up.

How lovely.

Well, just shows you EXACTLY how smart you are, eh?

[raven1083]

Canada rocks

[Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life]

Originally Posted by Jdoughs

Fallout 4: Saskatoon Saskatchewan.

Fear the mutant injuns...

[Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life]

Originally Posted by moeloubani

Fast forward to 2150 when the children of these hippies are crying that people are mowing their lawns 'each strand of grass feels the pain of the mower blades, they are living things like you and me'.

Get over it, they are dogs, dogs are property and their owner should be able to do whatever he/she wants with them. I see nothing wrong with killing thousands of puppies by throwing them into a giant pit even letting them die slowly like that if it means you get to save a dollar or two. They are just dogs, I don't cry when I shovel dirt and I see ants dying. Same shit.

I was hanging out at the park in Kelowna once, and this fucking hippie was making love to the grass. No seriously, he was getting a little too affectionate with it. God damn fucking hippies out here...

[nico-t]

Sally you have to be some kind of troll... nobody can be such an ignorant, stupid, dense, dumb cunt.

[fatfoo]

Dogs could survive in the wild like wolves. Perhaps they should be released.

[Varius]

Originally Posted by Jdoughs

It's ok to shoot someone in the face if you think they may steal something off your property, and ok to defend simple material goods with deadly force but God forbid anyone touches an animal though.

Quite the fucked up world we live in.

Originally Posted by moeloubani

Fast forward to 2150 when the children of these hippies are crying that people are mowing their lawns 'each strand of grass feels the pain of the mower blades, they are living things like you and me'.

Get over it, they are dogs, dogs are property and their owner should be able to do whatever he/she wants with them. I see nothing wrong with killing thousands of puppies by throwing them into a giant pit even letting them die slowly like that if it means you get to save a dollar or two. They are just dogs, I don't cry when I shovel dirt and I see ants dying. Same shit.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and values and while I somewhat agree that we are ALL selective in what we choose to value (ie. dogs > ants), it is my opinion I'd like to throw you both in a pit with some wild pigs and watch the magic happen.

[SmokeyTheBear]

Originally Posted by nico-t

Sally you have to be some kind of troll... nobody can be such an ignorant, stupid, dense, dumb cunt.

actually you got it part right , she IS an ignorant ,stupid,dense,dumb cunt . Who happens to also be a troll in her spare time.

[SmokeyTheBear]

again to put it in perspective, los angeles alone kills HUNDREDS of dogs , each and every day.