It only took a jury about 5 and a half hours to return the guilty verdict against defendant Javaan James. James now faces an eight-year sentence on two counts of possession of dogs specifically for fighting purposes, and one count of possession of equipment meant for training fighting dogs. There were two counts of possession of fighting dogs that James was found … [Read more...] about Jury Finds Man Guilty of Dog Fighting Charges, Facing Eight Years in Jail
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Sir Patrick Stewart’s Love for His Foster Pit Bull Has Inspired Him to #GetTough on Dog Fighting
A few weeks ago we told you about that Sir Patrick Stewart is fostering a pit bull named Ginger, and how they bonded instantly. He admits that he once believed the negative stereotypes about pit bulls, but his love for Ginger and other pit bulls has grown so deep that now he’s partnered up with the ASPCA to #GetTough against dog fighters. The sci-fi cynosure and … [Read more...] about Sir Patrick Stewart’s Love for His Foster Pit Bull Has Inspired Him to #GetTough on Dog Fighting
Pennsylvania SPCA Stops Dog Fight In-Progress and Rescues Eight Dogs in the Process
Philadelphia animal officers along with the PSPCA broke up a dog fighting operation in the process of an actual fight in North Philadelphia on Sunday evening. They managed to save eight dogs and arrest one person, however the other individual there took off running and as the time of this article is still at large. Upon arrival to the scene, the police and animal … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania SPCA Stops Dog Fight In-Progress and Rescues Eight Dogs in the Process
Call for Public Assistance for Former Bait Dog Who Will NOT Survive Without Our Help
Calvin was being use as a bait dog in a dog fighting operation when a good Samaritan found and rescued him. Hs only about four years old, is a pit bull mix and has just about the sweetest face you have ever seen. However, his body tells another, and much darker story. His body is COVERED in bites and scrapes. Many of the wounds are very deep, and the … [Read more...] about Call for Public Assistance for Former Bait Dog Who Will NOT Survive Without Our Help
Ten People Indicted on Additional Federal Charges in Quad-City Dog Fighting Ring Bust
Ten men now have been hit with federal charges in connection with a huge dog fighting ring bust that took place in the Illinois/Iowa Quad-Cities area that goes all the way back to 2011. On April 14th of 2016, investigators took 64 “pit bull breed” dogs from ten different homes in Rock Island and one in Davenport as a part of a raid by the Rock Island Police Department and the … [Read more...] about Ten People Indicted on Additional Federal Charges in Quad-City Dog Fighting Ring Bust