Some of them might be a bit shy (pre-race jitters!). Observe race preparation, mandatory “bag checks” where required gear is accounted for, and then witness the dogs getting harnessed and hooked up to run! Remember to always ask the mushers if it’s okay for you to pet their dogs.
Visit the “pit” and watch the mushers and their dogs as they get ready to hit the trail. SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS TO BE POSTED CLOSER TO RACE WEEKEND -įront Row Viewing | Food | Warm Beverages, Tap Beers & Spirits | Bonfires & Games | Race Information & Official Klondike Merchandise Shuttles will be running to the Excelsior Library throughout the day! The Klondike Dog Derby is presented by Bridgewater Bank and many other generous sponsors. Take the kids (or yourself!) on a real sled dog ride around the Historic Excelsior Commons. Remember to always ask the mushers if it’s okay for you to pet their dogs. Grab a few autographs, and be sure to pick the teams you’ll be rooting for at the finish.
SCHEDULE TO BE POSTED CLOSER TO RACE WEEKEND -īring your camera and get ready to hug some huskies and meet our racers. Remember, they are the equivalent of ultra-marathon runners! You might be surprised at how lean and fit these dogs are. The board also ruled that Magaw is liable for costs the SPCA incurred related to the seizure, totalling $64,517.02 for hauling, boarding, and feeding the dogs, as well as veterinarian costs.ĬBC News requested an interview with Magaw, but did not get a response.Come watch 300+ four-legged canine athletes get their required pre-race veterinary checks! You’ll see a variety of husky breeds, from fluffy Siberians to sleeker Alaskan Huskies.
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"The panel believes that everyone was operating with best intentions and to the best of their abilities, but the evidence in the condition of the dogs and their environment is that the care was not adequate to ensure that the dogs remained free of distress." In its ruling, the board said there were no allegations of abuse at the kennel. "This is an issue of ongoing marginal care provided to working animals," reads the board's ruling. Two veterinarians who testified in support of the seizure said many of the dogs were suffering from cold and other ailments and displaying behaviour that indicated they were neglected and lived in chronic confinement. The former volunteer said Magaw seemed physically incapable of caring for the dogs and he was rarely seen outside or working with them. The volunteer also described animals that suffered without veterinary care before dying. On May 27, the board ultimately ruled against Magaw when it considered testimony on behalf of the SPCA, which included another kennel volunteer who testified on behalf of the SPCA, other veterinarians and SPCA agents who were at the kennel. Many of the dogs seized from the sled-dog operation displayed behaviour that indicated they were neglected and lived in chronic confinement, according to two veterinarians who testified in support of the seizure.
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