March 29, 2024

GRAPHIC CONTENT: Sentencing in Whistler sled dog massacre

Tears and gasps of horror at  the sentencing in the case of the Whistler sled dog massacre today. The crown lawyer, her own hands shaking at times, laid out a story of declining revenues leading to the killings of the sled dogs at the Whistler tourism company. Bob Fawcett, who has pleaded guilty to charges, sat motionless as the crown … [Read more...]

Guilty plea expected in sled dog massacre

The man who admitted to killing more than 50 sled dogs near Whistler in 2010 has indicated he's going to plead guilty later this month. An August 30th, Robert Fawcett is expected to plead guilty to one count of causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal. Details surfaced after Fawcett was awarded WorksafeBC compensation, because he suffered … [Read more...]

Admitted sled dog killer misses court date

A "no show" from admitted sled dog killer Robert Fawcett, in North Vancouver Provincial Court Tuesday morning.Perhaps it was the crowd of protesters outside the courthouse that kept him away.Animal rights advocates holding banners, one even comparing Fawcett to body parts suspect Luka Magnotta.Trial dates were supposed to be set, but even that did … [Read more...]

Sled dog man to appear in Court Tuesday

The man who admitted to killing dozens of sled dogs near Whistler in 2010 is appearing in court Tuesday morning in North Vancouver. Robert Fawcett was first set to be tried in Pemberton, but security concerns prompted the move to North Vancouver. Fawcett is charged with causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal. Details of the … [Read more...]

Charge laid in sled dog slaughter

  The man at the centre of the sled dog scandal now faces a criminal charge. Following an investigation by the RCMP and SPCA, Robert Fawcett is charged with causing unnecessary pain or suffering to a number of dogs. He appears in court May 24th in Pemberton. Over 50 sled dogs were slaughtered near Whistler after the 2010 Olympic Games. The … [Read more...]

B.C. brings in new rules to protect sled dogs

VANCOUVER - Almost two years after a gruesome sled dog cull, the British Columbia government has introduced another layer of protection for working dogs.The Sled Dog Code of Practice sets out standards of care for everything from health, nutrition and housing to working conditions, transportation and euthanasia.The new rules come after the B.C. … [Read more...]

Better protection for BC sled dogs

More protection is now in place for sled dogs in BC. The provincial government, BC SPCA, veterinarians, and the sled dog industry have jointly created Canada's first "Sled Dog Code of Practice". It addresses things like health and welfare, nutrition, housing and euthansia for the dogs. The government took after after CKNW broke the story of a mass … [Read more...]

Sled dogs must be inspected: B.C. government

VANCOUVER - The provincial government says sled dog companies must have their animals inspected annually if they want to operate on Crown land in British Columbia.The policy was recommended by the Sled Dog Task Force.It was established by former premier Gordon Campbell in early 2011 after the mass killing of sled dogs by an adventure-tourism … [Read more...]

Charges recommended in sled dog slaughter

VANCOUVER - A criminal charge has been recommended four months after the bodies of 56 sled dogs were dug up from a mass grave in the ski resort town of Whistler, B.C.The B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals forwarded its recommendation to the Crown for a single count relating to causing unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal … [Read more...]

Charge recommended in death of sled dogs

We've known for awhile it was coming and now it's official. The BC SPCA has handed it's report on the slaughter of those sled dogs in Whistler over to Crown lawyers. Spokesperson Marcie Moriarty says, "It's a pretty complex case.  I have no doubt it'll likely take some time for Crown to sift through the case.  I mean you can never be 100 … [Read more...]