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Defendant in Alabama Dog Fighting Case Seeks Diversion

01 Jul, 2014by adminCourt Case, Dog Fighting, Dog News, investigation, Justice, Laws, Lawsuit, Dog Fighting, Dog News

Hundreds Demand “Justice for Indy” Outside Courtroom

17 Jun, 2014by adminabandoned, Abuse, Adopted, Arrest, Court Case, Dog News, Justice, Laws, Lawsuit, Dog News

On June 10, 2014, hundreds of animal lovers gathered outside the Van Nuys courtroom in California to show their support for Indy, a pit bull discovered with third-degree burns over half his body on Independence weekend 2013. They gathered outside the court house because 41-year-old Carlos Duarte, the man arrested and charged for Indy’s animal abuse, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. The group not only showed support for Indy, but they demanded justice for the innocent pet.

Improvised Training Results in Fewer Dog Shootings by Police

08 Jun, 2014by adminbehavior, Court Case, Dog News, Justice, Laws, Lawsuit, Police, Dog News, Milwaukee, Police, shootings, Wisconsin

Lt. Mark Stanmeyer says the officers will begin a new training session on the subject in September, but in an email said “but right now we are focused on homicides and non-fatal shootings.”

UPDATE: Animal Crusher Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

30 Maio, 2014by adminAbuse, Court Case, Dog News, Justice, Laws, Update, Abuse, Court Case, Dog News, Justice, texas, Update

“We will fight at the next legislative session to increase the punishment range for this offense to better protect these animals and all citizens of Harris County,” attorney Devon Anderson said.

Seventeen Dogs Rescued in Florida Dog Fighting Bust

28 Maio, 2014by adminAbuse, Arrest, Dog Fighting, Dog News, Injured, investigation, Justice, Laws, News, News Video, Police, rescue, vídeo

Police were disgusted when they walked into the backyard of the home to find a 25 to 40 people actually watching a violent and bloody dog fight match going on at around 9:30pm Tuesday.

India’s Supreme Court Passes Ban on Dog and Cock Fighting

25 Maio, 2014by adminAdvocacy, Dog News, Justice, Laws, Lawsuit, Police

Anyone violating the ban is officially punished under the Prevention of Cruelty to the Animals Act. Now, in another move to protect its furry family members and friends, cock and dog fighting, and other such aggressive animal activities are now added to the ban.

Fight to Stop Fake Rescue Groups Intensifies

10 Maio, 2014by adminAdvocacy, Dog News, Heroic Humans, Laws, rescue, Rescue Group, shelter

These “Pop-Up-Rescues” as they are commonly referred to, pose and incorporate as NPO’s, then seek out and collect donations solely for profit.

Law Finally Catches Up With Woman Accused Dog Hoarding in Several States

09 Maio, 2014by adminAbuse, Advocacy, Court Case, Dog News, Laws, Recovery, rescue, shelter, Arrested, hoarding, Neglect Charges

According to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, Peck has been investigated many times in several other jurisdictions, including both California and Wyoming. All of the investigations revolve around allegations of animal hoarding, neglect and abuse.

Rally in Capital Held to Show Dogs ‘Are Born Inherently Good’

05 Maio, 2014by adminAdvocacy, Celebrities Helping Dogs, Dog News, Heroic Humans, Laws, rescue, Rescue Group, breed specific legislation, pit bulls, rally, Washington DC

On Saturday, activists gathered in Washington D.C. for a demonstration against “breed-specific legislation”, or laws that ban or restrict ownership of dogs by breed, most commonly, pit bulls.

Costa Rica Officials Approve Dog Fighting Ban

01 Maio, 2014by adminAdvocacy, Dog Fighting, Dog News, Laws, ban, Costa Rica, New Bill

The way things go as of now, dog fighting organizers only really had dogs confiscated, but there were no other real punishments on the books. When a man had a $200 fine levied on him for being found guilty of hosting dog fighting on property he owns, it was the first ever fine ever given to someone for this offense in Costa Rica.

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