We reported several months ago on the dogfighting case in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. More than 30 dogs were seized from three homes by law enforcement officers and Humane Society investigators, while 25 dogs had been seized earlier as part of an investigation into drug trafficking.
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Tag Archives: dog fighting
Saturday Survey: What can be done to stop dog fighting?
In honor of National Dog Fighting Awareness Day on April 8th, we’ve been focusing a little this week on dog fighting. Today’s question: what can be done to stop it?
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News from the world of dog fighting
WSFA.com: News Weather and Sports for Montgomery, AL.First the good news: In Alabama, where 55 dogs were recently rescued from a dog fighting ring, one of the “people” has pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to five years in prison. Roderick Sweetwyne was the first of the six suspects to plead to any charges. He could have received up to 20 years, but apparently got only five because he pleaded out.
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April 8th is Dog Fighting Awareness Day
The ASPCA will be celebrating National Dog Fighting Awareness Day by hosting a Google+ Hangout with national experts to discuss the underground world of dog fighting. Continue reading April 8th is Dog Fighting Awareness Day
Dog Fighting Ring Busted in Alabama
WSFA.com: News Weather and Sports for Montgomery, AL.
Two years of investigation drew to a close last week when 161 indictments were handed down to six people who had been running a dog fighting operation in New Site, Alabama.
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367 Fighting Dogs Seized in Alabama Bust
One of the biggest dog fighting rings in the Southeast has been dismantled by federal, state, and local authorities in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Free to a Good Home
If you have a pet you need to place with another family, it might be tempting to advertise the animal as “free to a good home.” Before you do that, check out this quote from a person engaged in dog fighting. (Warning: content is fairly graphic.)
Reunion of the Michael Vick Dogs
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Should Michael Vick play football after dog fighting conviction?
We all know Michael Vick was convicted and sent to jail for running a dog-fighting ring. Should that effect his career in the NFL?
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Michael Vick is back on the field
Remember when Michael Vick was one of the most hated figures in sports because of his involvement in dog fights?