Animal Abuse Rescue

(This article was found at http://blog.aspca.org/content/update-charges-filed-3-state-dog-fighting-raid-dogs-receive-much-needed-care

  This is not my article! I do not take any credit for it!! This is also just my summary of it, it is not the entire article. For the whole article, more information and pictures, visit the website.)

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 4:15pm

In late March, the ASPCA made a raid on a 3-state dog fighting event that resulted in the recovery of over 100 animals. When they found the dogs, many were tethered by heavy chains, forced to tough through a blizzard. When the dogs arrived at the shelter, many required immediate care while others needed on-going treatment. They now benefit from behavioral enrichment programs that involve toys, games, and lots of fun interaction with people. The dogs have access to large playpens where they are free to let out some of the energy they contain. “Every day,” Tim Rickey says, “we’re focusing on taking care of these animals and providing the best environment that we can for them.”

The ASPCA is now working on trying to uncover more evidence and provide support to other law enforcement agencies and working to ensure dog fighters pay for harming these innocent animal victims. 'Last week Pete Davis Jr. and Melvin L. Robinson, both of Kansas City, Kansas, were each charged in federal court with one count of transporting animals for participation in an animal fighting venture in interstate commerce. If convicted, they face up to five years in federal prison and a possible fine of up to $250,000.'

“The case is not over yet—there’s still a lot of work to be done on the investigation side,” says Rickey.

Their next steps are continuing to provide 'top-notch' care for the animals and working to ensure they go to good loving homes. As well as being sure that everyone involved in this crime is brought to justice.

~This is just sad! I don't understand how anyone, no matter how heartless, could pit these dogs against each other. Anyone care to explain?! Seriously! This is ridiculous! It's just like forcing humans to fight each other, or even children. How would we feel about that?! Yeah- everyone would be against that, but when they do it to dogs or birds or any other animal its okay?! NO! I don't think so!! THINK about THAT for a while and tell ME what YOU think about it.