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Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, March 21st, 2013 in Animal Issues.

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has spoken against a recent tragedy that occurred during Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

A five year old dog named Dorado was dropped from the race due to lack of performance. He was buried alive in drifting snow, the cause of death cited as asphyxiation.

“It’s a horrifying death, and we feel it was totally preventable,” PETA cruelty caseworker Kristin Simon said.

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