This Woman’s Dog Sled Team Was Tragically Struck By A Truck While Out Training
Wentworth, New Hampshire. Jaye Foucher was a rock musician and even had two self-released albums. Then, in 2000, she got her first Siberian Husky puppy. This puppy changed her life forever.
“Quite by accident, I discovered the world of dog-powered sports,” Jaye wrote in her Iditarod race biography, “Initially, my intent was just to have some fun while exercising my dog. But, I quickly became addicted to Siberians and talking about running Iditarod someday.”
For context, Iditarod is an annual long-distance dogsled race in Alaska. The race attracts hundreds of dog teams and “mushers.” Mushers are the people responsible for controlling the dogs.
Since acquiring her first puppy, Jaye has grown her kennel to approximately thirty-five dogs. She was also scheduled to race in both the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and the Willow 300 Sled Dog Race this year.
That was until a heartbreaking tragedy occurred on January 19th. While out for a run, a truck collided with her beloved sled dog team after they accidentally veered onto the road.
“One dog tragically passed away, and the incident left several others injured,” wrote Megan Moberly, who has organized a GoFundMe campaign for Jaye’s cause.
Flint and Kona, two of Jaye’s Siberians, sustained the most damaging injuries.
“Flint had extensive surgery on his front legs that will require several follow-up visits every two days. Then, down the road, laser therapy and physical rehabilitation,” Megan wrote.
GoFundMe; pictured above are two of Jaye’s injured dogs
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“Kona has a broken pelvis that also requires follow-up visits every two days.” Kona may even need to be flown to a specialist in New England.
Felicity– another of Jaye’s Siberians– became frightened and ran off after the accident. Thankfully, she has since returned home. Now, she is currently hospitalized and may require a leg amputation.
Megan launched the GoFundMe to help alleviate the financial burden of Jaye’s vet bills. Launched with a goal of ten thousand dollars, the community has banded together and far surpassed that goal. Over seven hundred donors have collectively contributed just over thirty-six thousand dollars thus far.
Five people have even generously donated five hundred dollars– including Peter Smart, Michelle Lambert, Rebecca Cao, and two anonymous donors.
To stay updated with Jaye and her dogs’ recovery or donate to her cause, visit the GoFundMe link here.
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