During a recent investigation into one of his kennels, a PETA eyewitness found scores of dogs continuously chained to barrels. On numerous occasions, Seavey and his workers have admitted to hitting and kicking dogs. Mountain reportedly got his start at IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours, owned by the infamous Iditarod champion Mitch Seavey. Good morning to you, too, Wickson! /j4W2NyTCs6 However, her husband, Quince Mountain, is registered to participate in the 2020 Iditarod. Although she made waves as an unconventional participant, she’s not scheduled to race this year.

They’re trapped by their chains, and we can only imagine the anxiety that they must feel as a result of being unable to escape.īraverman participated in the Iditarod in 2019, when over 230 dogs were dropped from the race-likely because of exhaustion, illness, or injury. In return, she leaves them tethered, unable to socialize with one another adequately. These dogs trust Braverman-all they want to do is please her and gain her love. We can’t think of a crueler punishment for these social pack animals who want-and deserve-companionship. In photos of what is believed to be her compound, nearly a dozen dogs can be seen living out their days chained in the bitter cold. Behind him, Tenzing and Weegee play a game. Meanwhile, wiggly Wickson gets his booties in a special way… Chrissie sings and gives him a belly rub while I slip the booties on his feet.

Kennel owner and former Iditarod golden girl Blair Braverman loves to post photos of the dogs she uses for racing and brag that she treats them well-even while numerous dogs chained to boxes are visible in most of the backgrounds.

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