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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBreaking News: ASPCA Rescues 367 Dogs in Multi-State Dog Fighting Bust
http://www.aspca.org/blog/breaking-news-aspca-rescues-367-dogs-multi-state-dog-fighting-bust?ms=so_twi_blog-post-dog-fighting-raid-20130826&initialms=so_twi_blog-post-dog-fighting-raid-20130826&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twitter&utm_source=blog-post-dog-fighting-raid-20130826At the request of the United States Attorneys Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the ASPCA is on the ground assisting in a multi-state, federal dog fighting raid across the southern U.S. Hundreds of dogs have been seized in the case along with suspected dog fighting paraphernalia.
After a three-year investigation initiated by the Auburn Police, 13 search warrants were executed Friday morning, Aug. 23, throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and Texas. Ten suspects were arrested and indicted on felony dog fighting charges. Federal and local officials also seized firearms and drugs, as well as more than $500,000 in cash from dog fighting gambling activities that took place over the course of the investigation.
The dogs, ranging in age from just several days to 10-12 years, had been left to suffer in extreme heat with no visible fresh water or food. Many are emaciated with scars and wounds consistent with dog fighting, and some were tethered by chains and cables that were attached to cinder blocks and car tires.
ASPCA responders and responders from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) helped manage the removal and transport of the dogs to temporary emergency shelters in undisclosed locations, where responders are providing veterinary care and behavior enrichment. Responders also assisted authorities with collecting forensic evidence to be submitted for prosecution.
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Breaking News: ASPCA Rescues 367 Dogs in Multi-State Dog Fighting Bust (Original Post)
warrior1
Aug 2013
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irisblue
(32,971 posts)1. good
humans suck badly somedays
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)2. Yea!! Good job ASPCA!!
Throw away the key and let these Neanderthals rot.
(on second thought...apologies to Neanderthals)
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)3. I hope those who ran these rings never again see the light of day...
There is something seriously wrong with people involved in all this.
get the red out
(13,462 posts)4. Good job
Now if we could get some laws against dog fighting that have some serious consequences, that would be wonderful.
Dog fighters are lower than slime IMO.
Blue Owl
(50,356 posts)5. I know who the animals are in this story...
...and it ain't the dogs...
TDale313
(7,820 posts)6. Dog Fighting is just so sick.
Love to see the laws changed so those engaged in these barbaric crimes would face serious jail time.
superpatriotman
(6,247 posts)7. Kick and recommend
Love the ASPCA and Humane Society!