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August 23, 2012
Dogfighting Rescue Coalition
The HSUS' Dogfighting Rescue Coalition is dedicated to giving every dog rescued from dogfighting busts a chance at a new life. We depend on shelters and rescue groups who are willing to partner with us and take these dogs into their programs and find proper placements for them.
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August 17, 2012
A Month of Rescued Animals
See images highlighting the Animal Rescue Team's recent work.
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August 12, 2012
The HSUS Calls Out Steve King on Opposition to Anti-Dogfighting Bill
The HSUS, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, called out U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, for his ridiculous reasons for opposing a federal bill to crack down on dogfighting and cockfighting.
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August 6, 2012
The HSUS Helps Kalamazoo County Seize 46 Dogs
The HSUS helped Kalamazoo County (Michigan) Animal Services and Enforcement rescue 46 dogs from alleged dogfighters at two locations in Michigan.
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July 19, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States and New York State Humane Association Applaud Gov. Cuomo for Signing Animal Protection Bill
The HSUS and the New York Humane Association applaud Gov. Andrew Cuomo for signing legislation to strengthen current state laws to combat animal fighting.
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July 12, 2012
The HSUS and HSLF Applaud House Agriculture Committee for Cracking Down on Animal Fighting
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., and other members of the House Agriculture Committee who voted in favor of his amendment to the Farm Bill last night to bar attending or bringing a child to a dogfight or cockfight.
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June 14, 2012
New York Legislature Strips Animal Fighters of Cruelty Tools
The HSUS, on behalf of its more than 800,000 supporters in New York, and the New York State Humane Association commend the New York Legislature for passing S.6774a/ A.9552a to strengthen current state laws to combat animal fighting.
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April 25, 2012
Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive Training to Combat Animal Fighting
Humane Society University, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, in collaboration with the Danville Area Humane Society, held a course for law enforcement officers in animal cruelty and fighting investigations.
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April 20, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Commends Court of Appeals Decision Upholding Federal Animal Fighting Ban
The Humane Society of the United States hails a decision today by the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upholding critically important animal fighting provisions of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
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April 18, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby New York Lawmakers on Animal Protection Legislation
During the 2012 New York State Humane Lobby Day, more than 150 citizens from across New York met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to pass legislation to protect animals.
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March 30, 2012
Michael Vick and The HSUS's work to end dogfighting
Read answers to frequently asked questions about Michael Vick's involvement with The HSUS's work to prevent dogfighting.
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March 30, 2012
Help Bust Animal Fighters with The HSUS's Tip Line
Call The HSUS's animal fighting tip line, 877-TIP-HSUS, if you suspect an animal fight in progress or an animal fighting operation.
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March 30, 2012
Michael Vick Featured in New PSA Promoting Animal Fighting Tip Line
The HSUS's new anti-dogfighting PSAs in which Michael Vick urges youth to protect dogs from cruel fighting were released at a Pets for Life event in a Philadelphia high school.
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March 29, 2012
End Dogfighting Timeline
Follow the End Dogfighting campaign's progress since our first event in 2006.
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March 29, 2012
End Dogfighting
The HSUS' End Dogfighting campaign prevents dogfighting by strengthening bonds between people and dogs.
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March 8, 2012
Virginia Law Enforcement Training to Combat Animal Fighting
Humane Society University in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and Franklin County Planned Pethood, held a course for law enforcement officers in animal cruelty and fighting investigations.
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March 2, 2012
The HSUS and Michigan Humane Society Offer Reward in Detroit Dog Shooting
$2,500 award offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting and abandonment of a dog on a highway near Detroit
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February 29, 2012
Suspected Florida Dogfighting Operation Raided
The HSUS Animal Rescue Team assisted the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in conducting an investigation of a suspected dogfighting operation, resulting in one arrest and the seizure of 17 dogs.
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February 27, 2012
The HSUS Assists in Pennsylvania Dogfighting Investigation and Raid
Experts from The HSUS Rescue Team assisted the Pittsburgh Police Department and Wilkinsburg Police Department in a dogfighting investigation and raid resulting in the seizure of 13 dogs and suspected dogfighting paraphernalia.
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February 22, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby Mississippi Lawmakers on Animal Fighting Legislation
During Humane Lobby Day 2012, citizens from across Mississippi met with lawmakers at the state Capitol and urged stiffer fines for cockfighting and swift action to prevent a return of hog-dog fighting.
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February 13, 2012
The HSUS Offers Reward in Linthicum, Md., Dog Abuse Case
The HSUS offers a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a Linthicum, Md., case of dog abandonment and possible dogfighting.
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January 13, 2012
Stallone the Pit Bull: Still in Our Hearts
Stallone was rescued from a dogfighter, and although he didn't survive his injuries, his story continues to inspire YouTube viewers.
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December 29, 2011
Animal Rescue Team Saves the Day, All Year Long
In 2011, The HSUS worked with law enforcement and local agencies to rescue 5,177 animals from neglect and cruelty situations, inhumane puppy mill breeding operations, and animal fighting rings.
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December 23, 2011
Wayne's Blog: The HSUS’s Top 10 Victories for the Year
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses The HSUS' top 10 victories in 2011.
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December 19, 2011
Sweet as Honey: With TLC from Casa Del Toro, Former Fighting Dogs Bloom
Neglected fight-bust dogs bloom under Casa Del Toro's care.
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