The Sled Dogs of Whistler


I too remember hearing about the 'cull'. The number was not confirmed but it was reported anywhere between 50-100 dogs had been killed. These were sled dogs... used to pull tourists around the snowy trails in Whistler, BC. But the 2010 Olympics were now over. When the news broke, people debated the reports from all sides. I'm not going to go over it all again. I'm not a reporter or a journalist. I'm just a girl... a dog lover... a photographer, who jumped at the opportunity to visit the kennels just outside of Whistler, BC in September 2013 and spend 3 days immersed in their 'retirement' world.
After meeting my first retired sled dog in 2012, I have been captivated and fascinated with them and their stories. From photographing new dogs arriving at a shelter to arriving in their new homes. From those days spent at the kennels to vet visits, to reunions and foster homes with hikes, beach adventures, and even being there for the final farewell to one very special dog, there have been photos taken along the way so I'm taking this opportunity to share them...
But while sled dog tours and the sled dog racing industry continue (yes, they are alive and well), there will be retirees awaiting homes. Thankfully there are committed humans and organizations ready and willing to help find them homes and any necessary vet care required.
For more information on adopting, fostering or helping a retired sled dog, please visit: www.victoriahumanesociety.com.​

The links below will currently take you to the blog post where they were originally shared. 
the whole journey
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> some pre-2014 images are currently being edited and will be added as they're ready
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2019
= jan 13.19
= jan 1.19
2018
= dec 21.18
= dec 10.18
= nov 16.18
= oct 30.18
= may 1.18
= mar 24.18
= mar 10.18
= mar 3.18
= feb 26.18
= feb 2.18
2017
= sep 18.17
= jun 7.17
= may 9.17
= feb 19.17
= jan 23.17
= jan 15.17
​= jan 6.17

sunday at fizzle creek
new year, new sleddies

the filmmakers + the sleddies
 i was a sled dog, part 2
greygrey
a sleddie + some greyts
jeffy
a candyland gathering
the 12-dog forest walk + romp
 i was a sled dog
galute, the gentle bear
welcome to the west coast​

i was a sled dog-35 super special sleddies so far
a second chapter begins
sled dogs: the movie premiere
twenty two dogs take over the beach
a trio of tails
two thousand thank yous
sassy
2016
= dec 11.16
= dec 9.16
= oct 29.16
​= oct 14.16

​= oct 2.16
= may 20.16
= apr 26.16
= apr 26.16
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= mar 12.16
2015
= nov 14.15
= sept 10.15
= aug 31.15
= aug 3.15
= jul 19.15
= jul 11.15
= jul 7.15
= may 16.15
= mar 8.15
​= jan 1.15
2014
= dec 28.14
= nov 19.14
= nov 11.14
= sep 25.14

​= aug 26.14
= aug 23.14
= jul 1.14
= jun 1.14
= may 4.14
= apr 14.14
​= feb 15.14
= jan 4.14

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​embracing a big WHOOPSY
whistler weekend gone to the dogs
question's mark
meetings with remarkable dogs-pre-order
 cola
lady​
sleddie cams
not-so-secret society of sleddies
meetings with remarkable dogs, the book
how many legs is that?
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the great gumboot gathering​
on this day
​ last of the summer walkies
with love and happy tails
daffy's day
backyard sleddie romp and run
albert head summer adventure
albert head adventure
finding apex
 without further ado

​boxing day fix
in loving memory
dog dork day out
MORE! dogs with their eyes closed : retired sled dog edition
if someone had told me...
six dogs six humans one mountain
happy canadog day
sun + fun, lagoon style
b+w on a gray day
the walk around a lake
a dog walk in selenium blue
mountains to climb