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ASPCA ASSISTS IN LARGEST DOG FIGHTING CRACKDOWN IN U.S. HISTORY

Derek — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:12:04 +0000

On Wednesday, July 8, the ASPCA began assisting federal and state agencies in what is believed to be the largest crackdown on dog fighting in U.S. history. The raid spans eight states so far—Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska and Mississippi. Arrests have been made in all eight states.

Nearly 400 rescued dogs were safely transported to a secure facility under the direction of the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force, where they will be cared for until final disposition is determined by the U.S. District Court.

“The ASPCA is determined to protect the nation’s pets from dog fighting and other forms of brutality,” says ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres. “Animal cruelty cannot be tolerated, and we are proud to lend our support to federal and local agencies to ensure that these abusers are brought to justice.”

At the request of HSMO, the ASPCA is lending the services of its special forensic cruelty investigation team—including disaster animal rescuers, field service investigators and Dr. Melinda Merck, the nation’s premier forensic veterinarian—to collect evidence for the prosecution of the criminal case. The ASPCA’s Mobile Animal Crime Scene Investigation Unit, outfitted with medical equipment tailored specifically for animal patients, is also on hand.

The ASPCA will also eventually assist in behavior evaluations of the dogs.

Dog fighting is banned throughout the United States and is a felony in all 50 states. If convicted of animal fighting charges, those arrested each face up to five years in prison.

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Hoarding – 82 dogs seized from two-bedroom home* – updated Apr 5, 2009 : Mobile, AL (US)

Pet-Abuse — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:10:26 +0000

A Mobile man and woman arrested Wednesday had every right to keep 82 dogs inside their home, police say, but the “deplorable” conditions prompted cruelty …

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Dog-fighting* – updated May 13, 2009 : Leoni Township, MI (US)

Pet-Abuse — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:50:21 +0000

A 20-year-old Michigan Center man accused of throwing dachshunds into a pen with pit bulls pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating his probation.

Robert Matthews, on probation …

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Hoarding – 93 cats seized* – updated Apr 8, 2009 : Chester, NJ (US)

Pet-Abuse — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:07:34 +0000

The woman whose feces-strewn home was overrun with 93 cats pleaded not guilty to 186 counts of animal cruelty, authorities said today.

Wanda Oughton entered a …

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Animal neglect* – updated May 20, 2009 : West Haverstraw, NY (US)

Pet-Abuse — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:48:22 +0000

Prosecution witnesses including a veterinarian continued today to describe “horrific” conditions in which they found dozens of animals on a West Haverstraw man’s property last …

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