“Man’s best friend” may fight to the death in dogfights, often with tens of thousands of dollars at stake. Dogfighters sometimes kill the losing dogs, and even winning dogs may die from their wounds. Police often discover drugs, guns, and even murder in connection with dogfights.

Organized, large-scale dogfighting operations have declined in recent years, thanks in part to The HSUS' work against dogfighting.

Street dogfighting, however, is on the rise in urban areas. Neighborhood pit bull owners seeking status or bragging rights stage impromptu fights in back alleys or basements. We are making inroads into street dogfighting, too.

All fighting dogs suffer, whether in the pit or out. Although they are pack animals, an instinct to fight other dogs is bred into these dogs so deeply that they mainly live isolated on chains or locked in cages.

Together we can save dogs from this abuse.