End Animal Cruelty and Fighting : The Humane Society of the United States

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Protecting animals from abuse, neglect, and animal fighting

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Abuse and Neglect

Growing awareness about animal cruelty has spawned a spate of stronger animal protection laws; enforcing them remains the task at hand. Learn More »
Dogfighting

With 40,000 professional dogfighters and more than 100,000 street dogfighters nationwide, man's best friend is in dire straits. Learn More »
Cockfighting

Fighting roosters lead lives of misery, bred so cockfighters can strap knives onto their legs, toss them into pits, and watch the bloodshed. Learn More »
Hog-dog Fighting

A twisted take on dogfighting, hog-dog fighters sic a trained dog on a helpless hog to tear the creature to shreds. Learn More »