Cruelty Is A Crime

The one thing I notice, every time there is a newscast that discusses the Michael Vick indictments the station shows at least a clip of an actual dog fight.  Why? Read the rest »

On the ASPCA’s website you can find their 10 ways to prevent animal cruelty page.  #3 includes this bit of advise:

“In some areas, you may have to rely on the police department to investigate animal cruelty; in others, you may have to contact local animal control or another municipal agency.” Read the rest »

Your editorial dated July 17, 2007 was titled “Curbing dog-on-dog violence” yet you did not mention a single suggestion of how to stop the suffering endured by these animals.  With the recent indictment of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, the horrific crime of dog fighting will attract quite a bit of media attention.  Tragically, when the spotlight fades these animals will once again be left to suffer.  Read the rest »

There are many well established, recognizable, and powerful humane organizations with tremendous membership bases (HSUS, ASPCA, PETA, etc.).  These organizations, in there efforts to end animal fighting and abuse, should follow the example set by MADD in MADD’s efforts to change how law enforcement treated drunk drivers. Read the rest »

Dog fighting and animal abuse are unlike any other crimes in America in that they are routinely investigated by non-law enforcement agencies.  Whether it’s a municipality’s animal control or a privately run animal shelter, the results are typically the same.  No immediate action is taken to end the suffering of the animal involved, and the offender is left to continue the abuse. Read the rest »