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Victims of dogfighting suffer painful injuries, even death. |
In organized dogfighting, two dogs, usually pit bulls, fight until one or both can't continue. The dogs suffer serious injuries or death in the match.
Often, the owner of the losing dog will shoot or abandon the injured dog to die slowly from injuries.
Organized dogfighting is illegal everywhere in the United States and is a felony in all 50 states. (See how your state rates on dogfighting laws.)
Despite this, it remains widespread, especially in the form of "
street fighting," in part because of the glamorization of the cruel practice in pop culture venues like
music videos.
Get the facts about dogfighting, look into the bloody underworld of dogfighters, and get the scoop on dogfighting cases with which The HSUS has assisted.
What You Can Do
Get a copy of our public service announcement on dogfighting, and urge your local radio station to air it. Learn how to spot the signs of dogfighting and what else you can do, too. Or find out about urban dogfighting and how to end it in your community.
Recent Dogfighting News
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Dogfighting Pet Minute
Related Links
Taking Action to End Dogfighting: How to Spot the Signs and What You Can Do
Dogfighting Fact Sheet
Ranking of State Dogfighting Laws
Handling Fighting Dogs in Animal Shelters
Campaign Tackles Urban Dogfighting
The Pit Bull Training Team, off to a Great Start
