Misty Rehder Starved 25 Sled Dogs to Death Following Months Of Complaints

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Woody was one of the survivors.

A heartbreaking discovery was made on property in the Caswell Lakes area of the Mat-Su region of Alaska. More than two dozen sled dogs were found dead at a dog-sledding kennel known as Walker’s Wild Ride…property that was the subject of repeated warnings to the local animal control agency.

Authorities say the husky mixes likely starved after being abandoned without food, adequate shelter, or basic care. Concerned individuals, including local mushers and community members, say that serious neglect had been reported to Mat-Su Animal Control months before the dogs were discovered, but no meaningful action was taken, and 25 dogs died as a result.

Now, 35-year-old Misty Rehder has been arrested and charged with 26 counts of animal cruelty.

But the tragedy does not end with one arrest. Multiple sources indicate that this suffering was known and ongoing. It is alleged that animal control officials claimed the situation was being taken care of, but clearly it was not.

One individual claims she attempted to bring food and straw to the dogs, only to be turned away by an animal control officer. If true, it begs the question, why did animal control officials fail to take meaningful action?

Many of the dogs were found chained to plastic barrels or crude wooden structures, with no insulation and no way to break free. The abandoned dogs had no way to escape their slow and painful demise.

Make no mistake, these dogs suffered. Death by starvation is excruciating. Worse yet, their situation was known, but they were still allowed to die a slow and agonizing death.

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Sign: 25 Sled Dogs Starved to Death at Kennel Following Months of Complaints - Animal Victory

Willow, Alaska - Last week, a heartbreaking discovery was made on property in the Caswell Lakes area of the Mat-Su region of Alaska. More than two dozen sled dogs were found dead at a dog-sledding kennel known as Walker’s Wild Ride...property that was the subject of repeated warnings to the...

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