09/29/2023
Doug Butler AKA Hollywood AKA Party on a Sled (or The Bad Guy if you asked him) died yesterday morning. We are grateful he went doing what he loved most, feeding and loving his babies.
Doug was always prepared to crack a joke (or crack open a b**r). His humor, stories, infectious excitement, and deep love for both people and his dogs are deeply missed. Despite being dealt a challenging and ever changing, deck of cards, Doug did not dwell on the negatives. In honor of the “Crazy Grandpa”: go tell someone the same story for the 18th time with so much passion and enthusiasm that no one can tell you they’ve already heard it. We can all hope to life a life as rich and authentic as Doug.
We also want to thank the mushing community for being so supportive not only with loving words and memories but also in helping us find new homes for his dogs. We have a number of mushers already lined up, but there are still more dogs (both sled dogs and “couch” dogs) that need homes.
In addition to being incredible athletes, our dogs love cuddles and make fantastic pets. Please message us on Facebook or Instagram if you or anyone you know is looking for a lovable and energetic new companion. We have volunteers who are able to take care of the dogs at the kennel while we find them new homes.
