DOG FIGHTING NEWS & INFO TO HELP STOP IT



NEWS / INFO:
  • Behind the Scenes of the Biggest Pit Bull Dogfighting Bust in U.S. History (VIDEO)
  • Cook County - Dogfight Busted by Sheriff's Police
  • Fighting pit bulls seized in Plant City, officials say
  • Chicago, IL - Fighting dogs removed from Chicago home
  • Pacific Junction, IA - 27 Emaciated Pit Bulls Rescued From Possible Dog Fighting Ring
  • Chicago, IL - Eight charged, pit bulls euthanized after cops bust dog fight
  • Dupage County, IL - Lombard man pleads out, gets 60 days for dogfighting
  • 12/28/09 - N.J. lawmakers propose charging dog-fighting organizers under anti-racketeering laws
  • INDIANAPOLIS: Pit Bull killed by fighting - Info needed
  • 12/15/09 - Pit bull saved after being dumped by dog fighters
  • 11/20/09 - Dogs rescued from dark, humid shelter in Valletta
  • Los Angeles County - District Attorney Establishes Dog Fighting Tipline
  • 11/17/09 - Rescued Dogfighting Pit Bulls, Others Find New Homes in Sacramento
  • 11/17/09 - Rescued Pit Bulls Transferred to Butte Humane from Largest U.S. Dog-fighting Ring
  • 11/11/09 - Happy tales for some former fighting dogs
  • 11/04/09 - Pit bull mom and five pups rescued from Joliet dog fighting operation
  • 10/23/09 - Pit Bull Sting
  • Inside Chicago's dog fighting underworld
  • Authorities seize 4 pit bulls from home of Nebraska man indicted in federal dogfighting case
  • US cracks down on dogfighting. Can pit bulls find a home?
  • Feds Rescue 150 Pit Bulls in Dogfighting Raids
  • 17 SEIZED FIGHTER PIT BULLS - may be put to sleep
  • Take Dog Fighting Seriously Petition
  • 20 Months Later: Michael Vick's Dogs
  • From Vick Dog to Therapy Dog
  • $5000 Reward to turn in Dog Fighting Ring Leaders
  • Missouri tries to make a dent in Dog Fighting
  • Strengthen penalties in Iowa for attending Animal Fights!
  • Graphic Testimony at Hearing on Ohio's Animal Fighting Bill
  • Tennessee takes on Animal Fighting
  • Tougher Dog Fighting Laws - Senate wants tougher animal fighting penalties
  • Fighting Dogs face grim future
  • Stronger penalties for Dog and Cock fighting possible in Wyoming
  • Oregon Legislature passes bill to increase penalties for dog fighting
  • The importance of Hotlines and Stronger Laws in Stopping Dog Fighting
  • Arizona to try to stop theft of pets to train Dogs for Fighting
  • Idaho Legislature passes tougher Dog Fighting Law
  • West Virginia wants to make it a felony to gamble on Animal Fighting
  • Dog Fighting Bill passes Virginia State Unanimously!
  • Wisconsin considers bill to ban felons from keeping dogs that are vicious, not spayed/neutered or chipped
  • Georgia Governor signs Dog Fighting bill
  • Senate passes key Anti-Dog Fighting measures as part of 2007 Farm Bill
  • Eleven Dog groups weigh in on Vick's sentence
  • Michael Vick's Apologists - not quite ready for pedophiles
  • NFL kicks Ookie out
  • Vick sentenced to 23 months
  • Vick's role in Dog Fighting - (summary of facts)
  • Michael Vick Official Indictment
  • Vick's case highlights the growing problem of Dog Fighting and the difficulty of Prosecuting this Heinous Crime
  • Fatal Fights, Dogs on the underground circuit
  • Breeding Pits for Aggression and Dog Fighting are Big Business in Jersey City
  • Illinois Law Bans felons from owning unspayed/unneutered or vicious dogs
  • Pit Bullies, New Times 1998 - March 23, 2006
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      What to do, Who to Call----


      Numbers to call to report Dog Fighting or Suspected Dog Fighting:
      (contact your local Humane Society or Police Station if you don't know who to call)

      • ILLINOIS: 309-762-9500
        IOWA: 309-762-9500
        LOS ANGELES: 1-888-LA-PET1
        OHIO: 877-244-6446