“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.
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A Winning Team of Two
Terrence and Elmo, youngster and dog, are stars in the latest crop of graduates from The HSUS' End Dogfighting program
Learn MoreNews & Events
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February 27, 2010
The HSUS Holds ‘Spotlight Humane: Chicago’ to Battle Dogfighting
The HSUS held a Spotlight Humane: Chicago fundraiser to benefit its End Dogfighting in Chicago program, which works with reformed dogfighters and at-risk youth.
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February 23, 2010
Indiana Advocates Lobby for Stronger Animal Protection Laws
Citizens from across Indiana participating in Humane Lobby Day 2010 gathered to support animal protection legislation.
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February 12, 2010
Humane Lobby Day for the Animals at Hawaii’s State Capitol
Animal advocates from across Hawaii rallied at the state capitol in Honolulu to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws.
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February 8, 2010
Mark Lockhart Takes Atlanta by Storm
Mark Lockhart has turned his life around, thanks in part to The HSUS' End Dogfighting in Atlanta program.
Our Victories
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February 26, 2010
Puppy Mill Operator Sentenced to 10 Years
The HSUS applauds Judge Timothy Easter for imposing an appropriate sentence following the conviction of the owner of Pine Bluff Kennels in Lyles, Tenn., on animal cruelty charges.
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February 23, 2010
Large Suspected California Cockfighting Operation Raided
A raid at the Dandy Gamefowl farm in California turned up almost 500 alleged fighting birds
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February 8, 2010
Mark Lockhart Takes Atlanta by Storm
Mark Lockhart has turned his life around, thanks in part to The HSUS' End Dogfighting in Atlanta program.
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February 8, 2010
Anniversary of Freedom
February 6, 2010 marked the one-year anniversary of freedom for 283 dogs rescued from dismal, filthy conditions at a puppy mill near Goldsboro, NC.










