More ARF Deceitful B.S.

This screen shot taken from the Humane Mushing FaceBook group demonstrates one of the reasons I really dislike animal rights organizations and the fanatics who support them. While the statement made at the top of post is technically true, it doesn't even begin to explain what really happened. The implication, of course, is that race veterinarians cleared a dog that knew had cancer to run the race. In fact, there was no reason to believe or even suspect the poor dog had issues until symptoms developed. The veterinary team did everything in their power to help the dog, the musher and the musher's crew.

Here is the original FaceBook post that Humane Mushing "shared", telling the whole story.

"Smokin' Ace Sled Dog Kennels

Yesterday at 4:31 AM ·

Pelly Crossing Update:
Sorry for the silence, but we had pressing matters on hand. Matt arrived in Pelly at 7:55 pm last night and requested veterinary assistance to drop a dog, Salcha. Matt talked extensively with head vet Nina about his concerns before we headed inside for a thorough examination. It was decided that she needed X-rays to accurately diagnose her symptoms. So with the unwavering support of the vet crew, we were lent the veterinarian's spare vehicle and headed to Whitehorse in search of emergency care. Josh, a senior vet student, graciously offered to be our driver and veterinary consultant. We were relieved to have his knowledge by our sides.

After hours of diagnostics (radiographs, ultrasounds & a full blood panel) Salcha was diagnosed with cancer. Salcha and I are currently eating dinner in bed and cuddling in a down comforter in a hotel in Whitehorse. Matt, who had intended on only staying 4-hrs in Pelly, sat by anxiously, checking in every 20 minutes & pushing off his departure time to await news of her health. Choking back tears, it was decided that Matt should continue on down the trail and we told each other that Salcha would see him in Dawson.

Salcha was sent home with special meds plus a special kibble to keep our little Miss Piggy plump, just the way we like her. Of course, she doesn't let anything get in the way of her appetite and as soon I converted the soap dish into her doggy bowl, she was chomping away on her 3 am snack.

Salcha is one of Matt's first dogs whom he loves dearly and he proudly claims as his daddy's girl. She's feisty, smart and unfalteringly loyal. Salcha is hands down one of our toughest girls in the dog yard and has proved this fact a million times over across every inch of the Yukon Quest trail. After spending thousands of trail miles together, tackling obstacles, overcoming weather and claiming the teams first victories, she has a special place in Matt's heart. The trust that is built over the years of running together is everlasting.
So tomorrow, after a quick cat nap, we will make our way to Dawson. Josh, our compassionate vet turned gracious chauffeur, will do the driving while Salcha sleeps on a nice warm pile of parkas. We can't thank the vet staff enough for their help."

This is just one of many examples of animal rights fanatics (ARFs) twisting reality to further their own propagandist agenda.

Update, Wednesday 6 February. More of the Story.

Matt Hall arrived at the Dawson City checkpoint at 5:43 yesterday evening. After going through the necessary mandatory rigamarole (dog count, gear check and sign-in). In a FaceBook post the Smokin' Ace Kennels team of handlers described what happened next.

Once Matt signed in and went through the mandatory gear check, we parked him next to the truck to load the dogs and get to camp. The first thing out of his mouth was, "How is Salcha?" We told him he could see for himself! A look of pure joy rushed over his face as he opened the door to see his sassy girl sitting there wagging her tail. He said she was on his mind the entire time. They're currently cuddled up on the bed with full bellies, happy & content.
They even posted photographic evidence.

Thank you for reading the rest of the story.