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November 2, 2007
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The HSUS's rewards program means a better future for dogs. |
By Ariana Huemer
Dogfighters haven't gotten any free passes since the Michael Vick-inspired public backlash against dogfighting, but now they'll have an even harder time perpetuating cruelty to dogs.
An army of attorneys general, legislators and other high-ranking elected officials is amassing to support and promote The HSUS's new $5,000 reward program, aimed at bringing illegal animal fighting to an end.
Leading the Charge
- South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster, a long-time champion for animal protection, is one of these champions for animals.
Among his other achievements, McMaster prosecuted and obtained a record 40-year prison sentence for notorious dogfighting ringleader David Tant in 2005.
McMaster also teamed up with The HSUS to record a public service announcement (PSA) announcing The HSUS's newly increased $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any illegal animal fighter.
- Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal also recorded a PSA for The HSUS's animal fighting reward program. And he launched a new animal-fighting hotline for Connecticut residents to report illegal animal fighting activities.
- Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann launched his own efforts against illegal animal fighting with a PSA.
- And Delaware Congressman Mike Castle recorded a PSA to help publicize The HSUS' animal fighting reward program.
Ringside Support
The HSUS's animal fighting rewards program is not new. For many years, the standing reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of illegal animal fighters was $2,500.
But a generous donation from the Ware Foundation and an influx of member support for our animal fighting program supplied the necessary resources to double this reward to $5,000—providing a considerable incentive for dogfighters on the fence to get out of the bloodsport, and ensure that others do, too.
What You Can Do
- Make a gift to the Animal Cruelty Response and Reward Fund.
- Encourage your local radio station to run a PSA about our dogfighting reward fund.
Ariana Huemer is a cruelty caseworker for The HSUS.
Related Links
HSUS Rewards
The HSUS Offers Rewards
Dogfighting Public Service Announcements
The Humane Society of the United States Launches Dogfighting Reward Program
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster and The HSUS Announce New Animal Fighting Reward Program
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and The HSUS Announce New Animal Fighting Reward Program
U.S. Attorney Gregory Lockhart and Attorney General Marc Dann Receive 2007 Humane Law Enforcement Award
