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October 4, 2011
Video: Guns, Drugs, Cash, and Cockfighting Equipment
Authorities seized 71 roosters from suspected cockfighters at a remote New York property, along with weapons and drugs. See the video.
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September 30, 2011
Slideshow: Alleged Cockfighters Busted at Muddy, Bloody N.Y. Site
Animal fighting experts from The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team deployed to help the New York State Police raid an alleged cockfighting operation at a remote rural property.
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September 13, 2011
Tougher Animal Fighting Law Takes Effect as The HSUS Conducts Training at N.Y. State Sheriffs’ Association Conference
In New York, anyone who knowingly attends a dogfight or cockfight will now be charged with a misdemeanor crime punishable by up to three months in prison and a $500 fine. A second offense will carry up to a year in prison and a $1,000 fine.
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September 7, 2011
The HSUS and Michigan Humane Society Applaud Michigan Senate for Unanimous Passage of Three Strong Animal Fighting Laws
The Humane Society of the United States and the Michigan Humane Society praised the Michigan Senate for unanimously passing a package of bills that provide a range of solutions for communities plagued by illegal animal fighting.
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September 1, 2011
Taking Action to Stop Dogfighting
Here are some steps you can take to stop dogfighting.
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September 1, 2011
Tough New Texas Cockfighting Law Now In Effect
In Texas, it is now illegal for individuals to attend cockfights, possess birds with the intent to fight, and sell and possess the razor sharp weapons that are designed to increase the bloodletting in cockfights.
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August 10, 2011
Working for Change in Tennessee
Over the past several years, The HSUS has focused its efforts against animal cruelty and animal fighting in Tennessee.
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August 8, 2011
The HSUS Asks Federal Appeals Court To Uphold Federal Animal Fighting Law
A brief from The HSUS demonstrates that the people, birds and equipment involved in cockfighting routinely cross state lines and cockfighting has a substantial impact on interstate commerce.
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July 26, 2011
The HSUS Praises Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown for Signing Bills to Protect Animals
The HSUS praises Gov. Jerry Brown for signing two significant animal protection reforms into law today. The new laws will upgrade California’s weak animal fighting laws, prohibit roadside sales of animals and increase criminal penalties for animal neglect.
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July 19, 2011
Michael Vick and The HSUS Call on Feds to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
Michael Vick joins The Humane Society of the United States in support of federal legislation to crack down on animal fighting spectators
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July 12, 2011
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in Congress to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud U.S. Reps. Tom Marino, R-Pa., and Betty Sutton, D-Ohio, for introducing bipartisan federal legislation, H.R. 2492, that would prohibit knowing attendance at organized animal fights and impose additional penalties for causing a minor to attend such events.
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June 21, 2011
The HSUS Praises New York Legislature for Cracking Down on Dogfighting and Cockfighting
The HSUS commends the New York Legislature for passing a bill to strengthen the current state laws against animal fighting.
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June 17, 2011
The HSUS Applauds New Texas Laws on Cockfighting, Puppy Mills, Animal Cruelty
The HSUS applauds Texas lawmakers and Gov. Rick Perry for enacting several important measures to strengthen Texas’s protections for animals.
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June 1, 2011
The HSUS Praises New York Senate for Cracking Down on Dogfighting and Cockfighting
The HSUS commends the New York state Senate for passing S. 3237, a bill that will close loopholes in the current animal fighting law.
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May 25, 2011
Suspected Cockfighting Operation with International Ties Raided in Butte County, Calif.
The HSUS assists Butte County (Calif.) Sheriff’s Office in cockfighting investigation and raid.
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May 19, 2011
California Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Cockfighting Laws
The Humane Society of the United States commends the California Senate for passing SB 425, authored by Sen. Ronald Calderon, D – Montebello, to upgrade California’s weak anti-cockfighting laws.
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May 17, 2011
Help the Animal Rescue Team
How donations to this fund will be put to use in our rescues of animals from cruelty, animal fighting, puppy mills, and disasters.
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May 12, 2011
Texas House Votes to Close Loopholes in Cockfighting Law
The Humane Society of the United States commends the Texas House of Representatives for passing HB 1043, legislation that will close major loopholes in the state’s cockfighting law.
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May 10, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Ohio Lawmakers for Humane Legislation
Citizens from across Ohio participating in Humane Lobby Day 2011 will meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass legislation ranging from cracking down on puppy mills and illegal cockfighting, to increasing the penalties for animal abuse and including animals in domestic violence and restraining orders.
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April 13, 2011
Animal Advocates Gather in Sacramento to Lobby for Animal Protection
More than 200 Californians will gather in Sacramento Wednesday as part of Humane Lobby Day, an annual advocacy event co-sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA®. Animal advocates from across California will meet with lawmakers to urge them to support legislation to protect sharks, combat illegal animal fighting, and to prevent animal abuse and neglect.
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April 12, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby North Carolina Lawmakers to Protect Animals at Humane Lobby Day 2011
Citizens from across North Carolina will meet with lawmakers in Raleigh Tuesday for Humane Lobby Day 2011, where they will urge them to support House Bill 395, which would strengthen the state’s cockfighting penalties. The HSUS is sponsoring Humane Lobby Day along with North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare and the ASPCA© (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals©).
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April 6, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Florida Lawmakers for Humane Legislation
The HSUS, ASPCA and GREY2K USA address spay/neuter programs, greyhound racing and animal fighting at Florida's 2011 Humane Lobby Day.
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April 1, 2011
The HSUS Helps Raid Suspected Animal Fighting Operation in Florida
A raid on an alleged animal fighter in Florida saved many dogs and roosters.
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March 30, 2011
New York State Lawmakers Asked to Protect Animals at Humane Lobby Day 2011 in Albany
New York animal advocates are meeting with state lawmakers in Albany today for Humane Lobby Day 2011, and urging support of bills to upgrade laws against animal fighting, canned hunting, cutting cows' tails off and other factory farming abuses. The HSUS organized Lobby Day with the sponsorship of Farm Sanctuary, Humane Society of New York and New York State Humane Association.
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March 9, 2011
Cockfighting Fact Sheet
Cockfighting is a bloody form of animal cruelty. Get the facts.
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