AR-News: (US-AK)Musher located

[April Samide]

Correction:  In case anyone wants to do any follow up on this story, be
aware that there is no American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (ASPCA) in Alaska.   While the ASPCA offers many different national
programs, they are headquartered in New York City and are not affiliated
with any other SPCA or animal agency in the United States.   ASPCAR and THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS R are registered
trademarks of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
Inc.
The reporter must have meant the "Alaska Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals," a different organization altogether.
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  Web posted Tuesday, June 15, 2004

  Musher located
  Staff report


  A musher feared missing after his 15 dogs were found hungry at his home in
Funny River has been found, Alaska State Troopers said Monday.

  Longtime musher Sigmund Stormo is out at a remote job site in Kodiak,
Trooper Brad Nelson said.

  "He's been there for a little bit,'' Nelson said. "There was supposed to
be a caretaker at the pace, but they dropped the ball."

  Late last month, neighbors called troopers because they could hear the
dogs howling.

  When troopers arrived at the scene, they found evidence that suggested
marijuana was being grown in the house. That information was turned over to
the Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement.

  Last Wednesday, a search warrant was issued and troopers returned to the
Stormo residence and seized 50 marijuana plants. They also fed the dogs.

  On Friday, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
in Anchorage picked up the dogs, which were being fed, cleaned up and given
medical treatment.

  Toni Diedrich, ASPCA spokesperson, said it appeared the animals may have
gone without food for as many as 10 days.

  Nelson said he had talked to Stormo's employer, who was going to get him
from the job site. The employer told Nelson that Stormo loved the dogs and
someone was supposed to be taking care of them.

  "He has the possibility of getting the dogs back," Nelson said. But he
added Stormo will be liable for the ASPCA's costs for caring for the
animals.

  Stormo also could face charges resulting from the marijuana plants found
and possible animal cruelty charges, he said.






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