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People Power: Sheila and Mike Luff
A Mississippi couple work to root out dogfighting in their neighborhood.  More...
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Fight Cruelty with Knowledge
A new online resource provides citizens, the media, and law enforcement with the information they need to stop animal fighting and cruelty in their local community. More...
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Now Showing: Egregious Acts of Cruelty
Though public sentiment is squarely against illegal dogfighting, animal fighting DVDs are turning up at retail outlets across the country. More...
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The 101 Department: Lobbying for a Better Disposition
Shelters that seize animals from dogfighters or abusers often have to hold the victims for months while the cases make their way through the court system. Learn how bond and forfeiture laws can help lessen the burdens of long-term holding. More...
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The Costs of Dogfighting
The public’s ignorance about organized dogfighting came to an end last summer with the indictment of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. The outcry against the bloodsport was deafening—and gratifying to those who’ve long coped with the burdens of investigating dogfighters and caring for their victims. More...
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Dogfighting in the Spotlight
Though no one is celebrating the circumstances of the case, Michael Vick’s celebrity status put a needed spotlight on dogfighting. More...
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The 101 Department: Animal CSI: Gathering the Evidence
Animal cruelty cases may end in the courtroom, but they start at the scene—and they can be made or broken by the quality of the evidence you gather. Here's a beginner's guide to assembling the pieces of your case. More...
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Creature Feature: Roosters Seized from Cockfighters
It may be illegal in 48 states, but cockfighting is still a high-stakes business. Here’s what to do when roosters rescued from these operations end up at your shelter. More...
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Dogfighting Investigations: Where We Stand
State by state, city by city, the humane movement has made progress in combating dogfighting, but we have a long way to go before ending the crime that brutalizes thousands of pit bulls and other breeds every year. This feature section provides a look at the state of dogfighting in the United States, offers tips on working with police to investigate and prosecute dogfighters, and outlines the additional care that former fighting dogs require in the shelter. More...
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Fighting the Bad Fights
Passing legislation to increase the penalties for animal fighting. More...
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New Documentary Puts Dogfighting Where it Belongs: In a Harsh Spotlight
Off the Chain, a new documentary, gives a powerful glimpse into the underground world of pit bull fighting. More...
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Keeping Pit Bulls Out of the Pits
Recognizing that pit bulls are the breed most frequently targeted by fighters, Chicago's Anti-Cruelty Society offers free sterilization of pits and pit mixes. More...
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Short Film Educates Communities About Dogfighting
In conjunction with the Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago, director Erik Friedl and writer John Caruso have produced an excellent video examining the problem of dogfighting—both the inhumanity of the practice and the negative effects it can have on communities. More...
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San Diego Officer Describes "Mind-Boggling" Cockfighting Investigation
An interview with Captain Ken Beauregard of the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA, which last year conducted the largest cockfighting bust in U.S. history. More...
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Giving Dogs a Fighting Chance
In a tough city, an anti-animal-fighting campaign gathers momentum through education—and offers of cash. More...
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Adopting an Abused Animal: What You Should Know
An information sheet developed by the New York State Humane Association gives potential adopters the facts about adopting an abused pet. More...
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