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training a "champion"
Published Aug 25, 2007
Over the years as a journalist, I have written every story I could possibly find concerning animal abuse, gas chambers, shelters, and dog fighting rings.
Do you know how many, if not most, of the local "fighters" are trained? Pets throughout the country are frequently nabbed for "bait" used to train another dog's fighting instinct. The "bait" is mauled or killed in the process. This includes dog and puppies of all ages and sizes --- stolen from their yards, picked up along the roadside, bought from kennels and shelters --- and, sadly enough, obtained from corrupt animal control officers.
On the ground at abandoned dog fighting sites I have seen little pink or silver or blue collars, some studded with rhinestones, not large enough to fit around a baby's neck. Throughout the area were tiny bones, larger bones --- and skulls, a reminder of a life that had fallen prey to dog fighting thugs.
How anyone could support Vick, especially anyone with a family pet, is beyond belief. Doesn't it make it sick on your stomach to think about your dog or any dog being used as bait? Well, friends, it can and does happen.
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GOLO member since July 12, 2008
August 26, 2007 9:05 p.m.
Somebody asked what can be done. Perhaps finding out the views of candidates who might be in a position to change some laws and penalty policies--and voting accordingly is one action to consider. Writing polite but emphatic letters about our opinions to those already in power is another. A third thing we can do is to stop looking the other way when we observe instances (even just possible instances) of animal abuse of all kinds and get in the habit of reporting it.
GOLO member since July 18, 2007
August 25, 2007 3:28 p.m.
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August 25, 2007 3:06 p.m.
GOLO member since July 12, 2007
August 25, 2007 12:06 p.m.
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
August 25, 2007 11:19 a.m.
August 25, 2007 11:14 a.m.
What can be done bilboid? Nothing. Isn't that awful?
If a dog fighting ring is called to the attention of the local sheriff's department, sometimes they do investigate. Sometimes they don't. In some cases word leaks out about the site so they just move on to another area in another part of the county. Many of the sites are out in the middle of wooded areas where no one would ever think to look. Some are more sophisticated.
Until law enforcement agencies take a more active approach to the perils of dog fighting, it will not change and countless family pets and other innocent dogs will lose their lives to train "champions."
GOLO member since July 8, 2007
August 25, 2007 10:36 a.m.
I love your "Life" galleries. Those pictures are all, so peaceful.
Beckett is adorable!
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
August 25, 2007 9:16 a.m.
GOLO member since August 8, 2007
August 25, 2007 8:35 a.m.
Watch Vick fall, fall Vick fall.
GOLO member since July 3, 2007
August 25, 2007 7:03 a.m.
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