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=Topic: Dog Fights=

"Dog Fighting Fact Sheet." //The Humane Society//. The Humane Society of the United States, n.d. Web. 21 May 2010. <[]>.

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 * 1) Dog fighting is a sadistic contest
 * 2) Where two dogs specifically bred for fighting, fight in a closed off pit.
 * 3) For the viewer's entertainment
 * 4) On average fights last around an hour
 * 5) But often last longer then two hours
 * 6) Fights last until one dog cannot fight anymore
 * 7) There are also unorganized street fights
 * 8) Injures to dogs are severe
 * 9) and even fatal
 * 10) Pitbull terriers are used in the majority of fights
 * 11) They've been specificly bred for this
 * 12) They're unrelenting in overcoming their opponents
 * 13) They have extremely powerful jaws
 * 14) able to inflict serious brusing
 * 15) deep pucture wounds
 * 16) and broken bones
 * 17) Dogs often die of blood loss
 * 18) shock
 * 19) dehydration
 * 20) exhaustion
 * 21) or infection
 * 22) hours or days after the fight
 * 23) Owners train their dogs using smaller animals
 * 24) such as, cats, rabbits, or small dogs
 * 25) These animals are often stolen
 * 26) or taken from "to a good home" advertisements
 * 27) Illegal gambling often occurs at fights
 * 28) fire arms and other weapons have been present
 * 29) Dog fighting is often linked to other violence
 * 30) Illegal drugs are often sold and used at fights

Gibson, Hanna. "Dog Fighting Detailed Discussion." //Animal Legal And Historical Center//. Michigan State University College of Law, 2005. Web. 24 May 2010. <[]>. D.D
 * 1) Dog fighting is an insidious underground organized crime
 * 2) that deserves much legal and political scrutiny.
 * 3) The blood sport, once sanctioned by aristocracy
 * 4) embraced by medieval gentry and later promoted by colonial and Victorian miscreants
 * 5) is now completely outlawed in the United States.
 * 6) Notwithstanding the absolute prohibition in America
 * 7) In the United States, there are several fighting breeds that are generically referred to as “pit bulls."
 * 8) The American Kennel Club does not recognize pit bulls
 * 9) but registers breeds such as the American Staffordshire terrier
 * 10) Staffordshire bull terrier
 * 11) bull terrier
 * 12) and bulldog
 * 13) Quite recently, the United Kennel Club has recognized the American bulldog
 * 14) and Presa Canario
 * 15) both of which are often mistakenly referred to as pit bulls as well.
 * 16) Breeders and professional level dogfighters are very particular about the pedigree of the dogs
 * 17) but the great majority of the American fighting dogs are referred to as “pit bulls”
 * 18) Regardless of the official title, these dogs are arguably among the most loyal and most abused of all dogs in American culture.
 * 19) They have been selectively bred as fighting dogs due to their unique capacity to fight to the death whereas most other dogs retreat once they have exhausted themselves.
 * 20) The immensely powerful dogs are genetically predisposed to inflict maximum damage on an opponent and once incited do not respond to the natural signals to cease fighting.
 * 21) Generally, pit bulls are remarkably gentle and are fiercely loyal toward humans.
 * 22) This quality has made them particularly attractive to dog-fighters because they will withstand considerable abuse and neglect at the hands of their owners and will remain loyal and non-aggressive toward humans
 * 23) As with all living creatures, these dogs have a threshold for abuse and neglect, albeit a very high one
 * 24) and once that threshold is crossed they can become extremely aggressive to humans as well.
 * 25) The rising popularity of "super-breeds" such as Bullmastiffs and Presa Canarios, that are much larger than pit bulls
 * 26) were traditionally bred to be tenacious guard dogs
 * 27) should be of great concern when placed in the wrong hands.
 * 28) In some urban areas, these breeds have been crossed with pit bulls to create larger and more ferocious fighting dogs.
 * 29) Unfortunately, they do not share the pit bull’s gentle demeanor toward humans
 * 30) and once trained to be aggressive could inflict grievous damage on both animals and humans.

"Dogfighting." //The Humane Society of the United States//. The Humane Society of the United States, 2010. Web. 24 May 2010. []. M.C 1. Street dog fighting, is on the rise in urban areas. 2. All fighting dogs suffer, whether in the pit or out. 3. An instinct to fight other dogs is bred into these dogs so deeply that they mainly live isolated on chains or locked in cages 4. Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia passed increased penalties against animal fighting 5. Dogfighting is now a felony in all 50 states. 6. The HSUS assisted in the largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history, rescuing more than 400 dogs in eight states. 7. In the last 6 months, The HSUS assisted in 114 animal fighting investigations and prosecutions. 8. Raids on dogfighting operations doubled in 2008. 9. dogfighting has long been a thriving underground industry across the country in both urban and rural areas 10. In dogfights, there is often tens of thousands of dollars at stake 11. Dogfighters sometimes kill the losing dogs 12. Police often discover drugs, guns, and even murder in connection with dogfights 13. Organized, large-scale dogfighting operations have declined in recent years, thanks in part to The HSUS’ work against dogfighting. 14. Neighborhood pit bull owners seeking status or bragging rights stage impromptu fights in back alleys or basements 15. In the last two years, the HSUS trained nearly 3,000 law enforcement officers to identify and prosecute animal fighting. 16. In June 2009, The HSUS worked with federal law enforcement and local authorities in raiding three suspected dogfighting operations in Michigan. 17. In May 2009, The HSUS and Alabama law enforcement raided two alleged dogfighting properties and seized more than 45 dogs. 18. Congress dramatically strengthened the federal prohibition on animal fighting. 19. No other animal organization in the country has been more aggressive and successful in ending the cruelty of dogfighting than The HSUS 20. Working with The HSUS, 18 state attorneys general highlighted the HSUS’ reward program in news conferences and centered attention on animal fighting. 21. The HSUS’ produced a new video about dogfighting and distributed tens of thousands of rewards posters. 22. The HSUS offers a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of an animal fighter 23. The HSUS’ investigations led to the apprehension of major figures in the dogfighting underworld 24. Gerald "Irish Jerry" Holcomb, Al White and Ed Faron were major figures in the dogfighting underworld 25. Dogfighting causes horrible animal suffering and desensitizes young people to cruelty 26. In 2006, The HSUS launched its city-wide pilot program to stop street dogfighting, End Dogfighting in Chicago 27. The End Dogfighting program uses innovative and proven community outreach methods to change attitudes and actions 28. Because of its success, End Dogfighting expanded to Atlanta in 2008 29. Recently, a local Milwaukee non-profit launched End Dogfighting in Milwaukee, modeled after The HSUS' program 30. The HSUS hires men with roots in the community to combat dogfighting on a grassroots level

Bank, Julie. "History of Dogfighting." //ASPCA//. ASPCA Animal Watch, 1997. Web. 24 May 2010. <[]>. M.C
 * 1) Dog fighting has attracted the attention and admiration of royalty, politicians, doctors, farmers and police officers
 * 2) The development of modern dogfighting as practiced in Europe, North and South America can be clearly traced to 1835
 * 3) The largest, heaviest bull dogs were soon crossed with smaller, quicker terriers to produce the "bull terriers" who became the fountainhead of today's prominent fighting breeds
 * 4) Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Pit Bull Terriers all hail from this ancestry
 * 5) Commonly, dogs who fall into this broad class are identified as pit bulls
 * 6) Fighting dogs are born ready for the training that will prepare them to succeed in the pit
 * 7) Most fights among dogs end quickly, with one individual submitting to the other
 * 8) The winner typically accepts the submission signal of rolling over, and ends the encounter with no further violence
 * 9) To breed successful fighting dogs, this aspect of their behavior had to be eliminated
 * 10) Fighting dogs will continue to attack, regardless of the submission signals of an opponent
 * 11) Gameness—a dog's willingness or desire to fight—is the most admired trait in fighting dogs
 * 12) With the high level of aggression that pit bulls may show toward other dogs, it seems a contradiction that they also are described as loyal and gentle companion animals
 * 13) During fights, dogs are in the pit with handlers and the judge, and they are handled during training, feeding and breeding
 * 14) Defeated dogs are killed and dumped; stolen dogs and cats are used to train fighters and give them their first taste of blood
 * 15) Participants and owners do not consider dogfighting a brutal blood sport
 * 16) Successful raids on dog fighting rings typically net a cross section of felons and others with prior arrests for a variety of offenses ranging from murder and assault to drug possession
 * 17) Many people who are involved in dog fighting have incredible, marketable skills
 * 18) Humane societies and law enforcement officials have been fighting long and hard to put an end to dog fighting, but even after raids, arrests and jail time, people who fight are back in the ring
 * 19) Dogs in the pit will instinctively give their all in staged fights against one another
 * 20) Great attention is paid to sires and dams who are game, and more importantly, are able to pass this quality on to their progeny
 * 21) In fact, the owner of a grand champion—a dog who has won five contests—can sell the dog's pups for at least $1,500 apiece
 * 22) The serious dog fighter is as familiar with the bloodlines of dogs as any thoroughbred aficionado is of Triple Crown contenders
 * 23) Before each fight, the dogs are washed, frequently by the other dog's handler to ensure that no foreign substances have been placed on the animal to inhibit an opponent from biting and holding
 * 24) Unfortunately, an increased level of human-oriented aggression outside the ring is being documented as individuals outside the traditional dog fight culture acquire and breed pit bulls for protection or as a threat
 * 25) Poor training and poor breeding are increasing
 * 26) Through the years, interest in dogfighting by professionals and the upper classes has been viewed as a tawdry but acceptable pastime—if one didn't advertise it in public
 * 27) Among the working classes, especially in rural areas, dog fighting was a grand family event
 * 28) Large conventions—as gatherings with multiple scheduled fights are called—might include a barbecue, music, games for the children and parking security provided by the local sheriff
 * 29) Suspicious of strangers, handlers make no secret of the treatment they reserve for informants
 * 30) "Dog fighters represent a range of personality types and psychological disorders," says Stephanie LaFarge, Ph.D., Senior Director, ASPCA Counseling Services. Like anyone, they are molded by their environment and begin to develop a system of values early

"Dog Fighting." //The Anti-Cruelty Society//. Chicago Designers, 2010. Web. 25 May 2010. . B.W. "Illegal Animal Fighting." //Pet-Abuse//. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 May 2010. . B.W.
 * 1) dogs involved in dog fights are killed and hurt
 * 2) They last hours long
 * 3) they end when one of the animals quits or dies
 * 4) Exposure to dog fighting can have a direct effect on our children
 * 5) Children can be bitten or attached by a dog
 * 6) If the loser dog doesn’t die then the owner will usually be killed or starved to death
 * 7) the children can be hurt by other people at the dog fight
 * 8) the children are exposed to gangs and weapons, drugs and gambling
 * 9) Dog fights promote crime
 * 10) Animals do not receive veterinary attention
 * 11) Owners’ pets or strays may be stolen and used as "bait" to train fighting dogs, often suffering before they die.
 * 12) people how are involved in dog fights then they probably are involved in other crimes such as cruelty to animals, violence to others, theft, drug use/possession/distribution, illegal weapons use/possession
 * 13) creates fear in our neighborhoods of being attacked or killed by dogs
 * 14) fear of people who use fighting dogs to intimidate others
 * 15) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">illegal kennels are established to breed, train,
 * 16) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">these kennels are responsible for odor from feces, and flies, rats, and other vermin attracted by feces and spilt food
 * 17) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">these kennels also generate excessive noise due to barking, people coming and going at all hours, and loud music used to "drown out" fighting and training noises
 * 18) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">long term, dog fighting effects the community by promoting a culture of violence.
 * 19) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">neighborhoods learn to accept violence as a normal facet of daily life
 * 20) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">often, people will feel like "prisoners in their own homes" because they do not feel it is safe to go out into the neighborhood
 * 21) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">in Chicago, call 911 whenever dog fighting is seen or 311 if it is suspected. In other municipalities
 * 22) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">contact your local police department. Reports can be made anonymously.
 * 23) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">in Cook County, Illinois, you may call the Cook County Crime Stoppers Hotline if you have information about dog-fighting
 * 24) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">reporting tips about dog fighting can make you eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
 * 25) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">all reports are anonymous.
 * 26) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">support police enforcement of dog fighting laws
 * 27) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">report animal cruelty to Police, animal control agency, or local humane society
 * 28) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Report all neighborhood nuisances, such as large numbers of dogs, excessive barking, illegal kennels, unusual number of people "coming and going," and abandoned buildings, garages, or lots
 * 29) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">always supervise animals outdoors or keep them safely inside your home
 * 30) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">always walk your dog on a leash
 * 31) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">never leave young children unattended with a dog
 * 32) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">teach children safety around animals
 * 33) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">teach children safety around strangers
 * 34) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">maintain community awareness


 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">dog fighting is a blood-sport
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">they are trained within an enclosed pit or ring
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the fights are extremely brutaldogs are specifically bred and trained to fight each other
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">dogs often fight to the death
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the dogs are cruelty involved even if they don’t want to be
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">dog fighting events almost always include other criminal activity
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">gambling, drugs, prostitution and illegal firearms
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">large amounts of money exchange hands during these gambling events, and where there is money, there are guns and other weapons present
 * 9) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">common for children to be used during these events
 * 10) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the children are often as runners for the betting process
 * 11) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">this brings up the obvious issue of exposing children to illegal activities
 * 12) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the children are exposed to these brutal and bloody scenes of animals ripping each other to pieces for money
 * 13) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">during a dog these young runners are overlooked during the questioning processextremely violent
 * 14) <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">trunking is a kind of fighting
 * 15) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">then trunk door is closed, and the last dog standing is the "winner"its when two dogs are thrown into the trunk of a car to fight
 * 16) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">hog-dog fighting when a dog is pitted against a feral pig, or hog
 * 17) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">hog-dog fighting is more common in the southern states
 * 18) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HSUS believes that hog dog fights regularly occur in at least ten states
 * 19) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas
 * 20) <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">badger baiting is when a dog or dogs is pitted against a badger
 * 21) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">illegal but not uncommon in the UK
 * 22) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the badger which may first be partially disabled by being beaten over the head with a spade or by having its jaw broken or its legs chained, is placed in a baiting pit or some other makeshift arena
 * 23) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">after that the dog is then set upon by a succession dogs
 * 24) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">where there are goaded on by their owners
 * 25) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the dogs used are often the terriers that are used when the badger is dug from its sett
 * 26) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">10,000 badgers are killed or injured by diggers every year
 * 27) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">in hog-dogging and badger-digging, the hogs and the badgers as well as the dogs usually sustain considerable injury and sometimes die hog-dog fighting is another kind for fighting