Bulkley Nechako area sled dogs were recently rescued by the 'Angels' at Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue in Topley BC. This narrative is from their page/story about the rescue. The rescue story is told in pictures and words. Here are a few of their words:

"Sometimes life’s road curves away from reality and takes the person down a dangerous path. So it did for this person in the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako. The exact location doesn’t matter for this story because it ends at Turtle Gardens.

A few weeks ago we received a call from the Court bailiff looking for a safe haven for dogs on a seized property. He didn’t know how many or what breed they were. Could we help? I answered to please call the SPCA as they have the funding and facilities to take in multiple dogs. But that we would help if need be. Famous last words!!

Monday he called back that there was no one else to help the dogs and that they were sled dogs, possibly as many as 30. Could we help? Otherwise it was a bullet.

I said yes and prayed silently and fervently that the resources to do this would fall into place. That we would have the money for the gas to pick them up. That we would have extra help. That there wouldn’t be too many.

That they would be in good shape. That the money for speuters, vaccinations and vet care would be there when we needed it.

And the biggest prayer of all - that they be mentally stable and adoptable.

Two days ago he called to give me the address and he still did not know the condition of the dogs but [told me] the owner was in hospital. Alarm bells went off in my head and I told him Dave and Stan would be there.

I will let the pictures tell the story. Sometimes rescue hurts the soul."

Please help this organization and the dogs if you can. Thank you as always to the 'Angels' at AAS.