Help the Krabloonik Dogs!
Anchored to a sub six-foot chain in the long off-season months between May and November, these sled dogs suffer from a lack of activity and socialization. And, local animal records indicate that the dogs have been found without water on several occasions; they suffer from thirst in the hot summer months with inadequate shelter to provide shade and protect their sensitive eyes. Veterinary care is also limited, as evidenced by a recent state violation involving a suffering sled dog with a prolapsed uterus.
Sign to show the Town Council that the citizens worldwide demand humane treatment for animals, especially in upscale tourist destinations like Aspen and Snowmass, CO.
Read more about this issue by following the Krabloonik Blog.
Anchored to a sub six-foot chain in the long off-season months between May and November, these sled dogs suffer from a lack of activity and socialization. And, local animal records indicate that the dogs have been found without water on several occasions; they suffer from thirst in the hot summer months with inadequate shelter to provide shade and protect their sensitive eyes. Veterinary care is also limited, as evidenced by a recent state violation involving a suffering sled dog with a prolapsed uterus.
Sign to show the Town Council that the citizens worldwide demand humane treatment for animals, especially in upscale tourist destinations like Aspen and Snowmass, CO.
Read more about this issue by following the Krabloonik Blog.
I am extremely concerned and disturbed by the current state of operations at Krabloonik. The Department of Agriculture has repeatedly cited Krabloonik on several violations of state regulations. Most recently, Krabloonik failed a State inspection in May of 2008 in which 10 violations were identified.
Irrespective of State law, the Community Values and Vision Values of Snowmass Village entail a higher standard of care and a strong connection to the natural environment. As an international destination and recognized brand, Aspen/Snowmass must uphold these qualities in the products and services offered to its visitors. We expect Krabloonik to set the standard for sled dog operators in their care and daily living conditions of the working sled dogs.
The current conditions of the sled dogs reflect anything but this. The dogs struggle to find shade and often lack fresh water. Anchored to a shorter than six feet chain, they spend 8 months of their year pacing repetitively over and over, back and forth, day after day, month after month. They receive no exercise over the summer and then are expected to start pulling heavy sleds of tourists once the snow falls. Chained at an early age, puppies bred at Krabloonik live a demoralizing life.
How can Snowmass Village claim to be a community that is concerned with quality service and a connection to the natural environment when so many citizens and tourists are witness to suffering dogs at Krabloonik, and in response, write to the newspapers in disgust? How can Krabloonik be labeled as a community asset when they refuse to hold themselves accountable to providing acceptable living conditions for the working sled dog?
I will no longer be a witness to animal cruelty and not take action. I ask that the Snowmass Village Council accept responsibility for their tenant as measured by:
1) Requiring Krabloonik to conform to State Law no later than October 1, 2008, by correcting the violations cited in May 2008.
2) Establish a Krabloonik Oversight Committee comprised of members of
the community to reset the standards of care for the working sled dogs that more closely aligns with the Community values of Snowmass Village.
Should these requested actions fail to be enacted by Snowmass Village Council and the standards of care upheld by Krabloonik's owner, we request the termination of Krabloonik's lease and license.
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please.. help the dogs
LUCHEMOS POR ELLOS!!!
You would not like to be tied to a 2-meter rope, would you?
liberen los perros . insensible
Shameful !!!!
These dogs deserve to be treated humanely, not as money making unpaid uncared for employees. This is disgusting beyond belief. The owners of this operation should be forced to live tied up in these conditions. They should be jailed for this abuse and neglect.
The pictures and comments are shocking. For several years, we vacationed in Colorado but I was not aware of Krabloonik. I am surprised that such an affluent and progressive community as Aspen, would allow this treatment of dogs to continue. Thank you to all who (especially Pitkin County Animal Shelter) for trying to find homes for the retired dogs.
I used to help my brother-in-law do dog sled racing. He owned 14 dogs which he took care of himself with now monetary help from anyone. They were ALL properly taken care of on a regular basis by the vet. Shots, check-ups, etc.. There is no excuse for something like this to be happening.
All the kind of energy you put in things will return to you
We understand the Krablooknik dogs are "working animals", and that the care afforded them may not live up to standards accorded our family pets. However, there is no excuse for failing to provide care to the norms established for farm or working dogs, as here. We will no longer patronize the restaurant until these conditions are fully ameliorated.
I went up there 2 weeks ago to see the reality of this barbaric facility and take some food to the dogs. I wasn't prepared for the appalling and inhumane condition they are in and live in. How it is legal I will never understand. What does this business offer that is vital to the community or tourist dollars? Is this what Aspen and Snowmass, as a community want to represent and endorse? Who goes on these ignorant dog sled rides? What kind of tourist digs this? A tourist we don't need. It is low level intellect and intelligence that fuels these types of businesses. Why so many dogs? Citizens of Pitkin County- Stop the hypocrisy, Owner, Dan MacEachen is wrong. What disgusts me is our valleys so called love of animals with emphasis on dogs, a dog friendly town, etc. This is a misnomer. Aspen Animal Shelter is the only evidence of dedication to the welfare of pets in need. Seth is committed and I am grateful for his love of animals, so is my dog, rescued by county and Seth. TIME TO PUT OUT OR SHUT UP. At all cost. krabloonik- Dan, YOUR Days are numbered.
