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Ontario dog-sled company says OSPCA ‘misrepresents’ facts of cruelty case

Mon, Jan 29: A couple from Whitby tells Global News exclusively they were stunned when they went to a dog sledding operation north of Barrie. They tell Caryn Lieberman the dogs are being mistreated – Jan 29, 2018

A dog-sledding operation facing allegations of animal cruelty is accusing Ontario’s animal welfare agency of misrepresenting the facts of the case as it conducts an investigation.

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The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals launched an animal cruelty investigation into Windrift Adventures after a complaint from two people who alleged dogs were being mistreated at the operation in Moonstone, Ont.

Last week, the OSPCA ordered Windrift to improve the well-being of more than 100 dogs by providing insulated shelter, clean water, appropriate food and veterinary care to the canines.

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Windrift Adventures says it provides proper care for all its dogs and that one dog that was seen limping with an apparent wound on a video posted online by two visitors is receiving treatment and is doing well.

It says it exceeds the province’s animal welfare standards and follows best practices for sled-dog care.

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The OSPCA says three dogs needed veterinary care and has noted that Windrift is complying with the orders.

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