Warning: Details of animal cruelty in this post may be disturbing for some readers. Four bulldogs from the mutilation era, sketched in the book: Ash, E. C. (1927). Dogs: their history and development, volume II. Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin Company Bulldogs have been subjected to more cruelty than perhaps any other breed in history. These … Continue reading Bulldogs: Victims of Cruelty
Category: dogfighting
Nashville’s Faux Rescue of 38 Dogs Represents Years of Failure
Bad: Earlier this month, Metro police in Nashville arrested six people in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. While raiding the home of Michael A. Davis, one of the six charged, police discovered dozens of chained pitbull type dogs in the yard. Some of the dogs were emaciated and others had open wounds (photos of … Continue reading Nashville’s Faux Rescue of 38 Dogs Represents Years of Failure
Buffalo Seizes Four Dogs from City Employee, Loses One
In December 2013, Shanon Richardson was arrested and charged with felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges in connection with allegations of dogfighting. Four pitbulls were seized from his home: Police accused Richardson of failure to provide proper shelter for two of the dogs. There was also evidence of training or breeding dogs to fight, including … Continue reading Buffalo Seizes Four Dogs from City Employee, Loses One
Instant Karma in South Carolina
An investigation by the Florence County sheriff's office led to a vacant lot in a wooded area last weekend. Authorities found a dogfighting ring along with firearms and cocaine. The eight manly-men who were allegedly participating in the event tried to scurry off but were apprehended by police, with an assist from an unlikely candidate: … Continue reading Instant Karma in South Carolina
Nine Dogs Not-Rescued by Broward Co Pound
On August 26, this was the headline on the Ft. Lauderdale ABC affiliate's website: Broward animal shelter, cops save dogs from suspected dog fighting ring - Investigation continues; Dogs to be rehabilitated Eleven female mixed breed dogs were reportedly found in rough shape, living in sub-standard conditions at a Broward County home. The owner was … Continue reading Nine Dogs Not-Rescued by Broward Co Pound
Hundreds of Dogs Seized in Multi-State Dogfighting Bust
Several of you have sent in links pertaining to the recent multi-state seizure of 367 dogs in connection with a dogfighting bust. And almost everyone who did also asked the question: What will happen to the dogs? Since the ASPCA and HSUS are involved, I will speculate based on past performance: Already overburdened rescue groups … Continue reading Hundreds of Dogs Seized in Multi-State Dogfighting Bust
13 Pitbulls Killed in New Mexico Pound
Former MAS director and current Bernalillo Co Animal Services director Matt Pepper recently explained to a local TV news reporter why he killed 13 Pitbulls seized from an area residence: "If you look at the conditions in which they were kept, and you look at their behavior you can understand why, why they had the … Continue reading 13 Pitbulls Killed in New Mexico Pound
Representative Steve King Derails the Crazy Train
One of our many Congressional nutters here in the U.S. is Rep. Steve King (R-IA). During a recent tele-town hall, he made a comment about dogfighting that naturally got picked up by various media outlets. This is what he said: When the legislation that passed in the farm bill that says that it’s a federal … Continue reading Representative Steve King Derails the Crazy Train
Genesee Co, MI: Killing is Not Rescue
On Tuesday, the Genesee Co Sheriff's Department and Genesee Co ACOs seized 28 Pitbulls from two homes in Flint, MI. Both homes were apparently owned by the same person and authorities allege the properties were being used to breed and train dogs for fighting: [Genesee County Animal Control Director Walt] Rodabaugh said the dogs were … Continue reading Genesee Co, MI: Killing is Not Rescue
Chris Brown’s Latest “Performance”
Celebrity singer Chris Brown is a violent convicted felon. Domestic violence often stems from a male preying upon a female he perceives as unable to defend herself against his brutality. It's not surprising that there is a well established link between domestic violence and animal abuse - in both cases the victims are chosen for … Continue reading Chris Brown’s Latest “Performance”