Comments on: Killer of dozens of sled dogs gets probation

By: smoketoomuch

smoketoomuch — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:28:49 +0000

Obviously, the thoughts and feelings of those of us who care about the welfare of dogs in our society are like so many cries in the wilderness. And we consider ourselves to have an advanced, progressive society. Sad commentary indeed. Why is it that we feel the need to exploit and murder such innocent and inoffensive creatures, and especially in the quest for the almighty dollar!? Like this owner hasn’t already got more money than he’ll ever need. I hope the Hindus are right about reincarnation and karma, because if they are these murdering scum will be reborn as the lowest of the low.

By: Rox

Rox — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:32:39 +0000

In Canada apparently just like in the USA – money talks, and criminals walk. I count the owner of the sled dog touring company (the owner’s family OWNS Whistler and other ski resorts and is fabulously rich, rich beyond avarice) as equally guilty. The killer and his death-demanding boss have not been adequately punished. I tend to be in favor of eye for an eye type punishment – for both of them.

By: Fran

Fran — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:39:01 +0000

Yeah – he looks real remorseful and “suffering” from PTSD in this photo…what a shame. I hope Denver doesn’t welcome this company at all…

By: Judith Pannebaker

Judith Pannebaker — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:22:15 +0000

Oh, great, the parent company this jerk worked for is moving to DENVER – a bastion for fairness to dogs and dog breeds in the United States!

By: Miss Jan

Miss Jan — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:06:22 +0000

Meant to add this before posting: as reported in the local newspaper, The Globe and Mail, on November 22, the owner of the tour company that the killer blamed for ordering him to carry out the executions, didn’t even have to submit to inquiry by the authorities who in this case were the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”). Here is the newspaper quote: “The Crown said Joey Houssian, the owner of Outdoor Adventures Whistler, declined to be interviewed by RCMP about the killings.”

A crime such as this with the killer having the gall to claim “disability” after doing what he did, and the killer’s employer who supposedly ordered the killing and therefore would be or SHOULD be a Crown witness “declined” to be interviewed??? ‘Ats what I’m talkin’ about.

By: Miss Jan

Miss Jan — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:28:31 +0000

I read and researched extensively about this case including material not generally available outside the legal profession. Because of what I learned, sadly I am not surprised at this ruling because the owner of the company was the son of one of the wealthiest men in Canada and the family financial holdings are vast – several destination ski resorts (including Vail, and at the time of the slaughter the company was moving its headquarters to the US – Denver, specifically). There are other issues at play including the background of the family. But make no mistake – financial interests likely played a huge role in first hushing up the problem, then dragging it out for many months with little press follow-up, followed by minimal punishment. “He was just following orders”? If that’s so then perhaps he could have spared his children’s dog. He did not and that was one of the dogs that suffered so terribly, losing an eye when shot and he finished her off by repeatedly stabbing her – by his own admission.

No mercy should have been shown to this monster and HUGE fines and possibly jail time should have been levied on the man who gave the kill order – a man whose vast family fortune insulates him from any accountability for such a horrific crime.

By: Lifeforce

Lifeforce — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:33:41 +0000

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By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:39:43 +0000

This judge must be on drugs. This person just claims PTSD and the Court feels sorry for him. This is so disgusting that this man used this as his defense to walk away free from this animal cruelty crime he committed. He did not have the “best interests” of the dogs in mind.This was an execution style killing, the dogs were not humanely euthanized. They suffered a long brutal death. This is so cold, I hope this man freezes to death one day and feels what it is like to die a long slow death.

By: Justice for Captain

Justice for Captain — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:57:44 +0000

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By: robert

robert — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:56:12 +0000

Unbelievable! He could have stood up to his bosses and said no or he could have reported what they were going to do ahead of time. He took a very active role in this slaughter, regardless of how much he claims it bothered him. No justice what so ever.