A New Brunswick man making his way across Canada on a dog sled says he’s on track to arrive at his final destination in a week’s time after being set back by warm weather and flooding. The 34-year-old is in the final stretch of mushing from Manitoba to his home province of New Brunswick, and is expected to roll into Saint John on Sunday, May 13. Originally from New Brunswick, Allen spent the past six years living in Manitoba volunteering at a dog kennel and learning about mushing from an Indigenous mentor. PETA has included dog sled racing under their list of cruel sports, the Vancouver Humane Society has spoken out against the activity and groups like the Sled Dog Action Coalition have cropped up to raise awareness about conditions for animals in the Iditarod sled dog race. Boss Dog Expeditions will offer dog sled rides, dog-assisted hikes and camping trips.

Source: National Post May 06, 2018 19:18 UTC