Stop Criminal Activity With Animals ~ Dog Fighting

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Comment by Paula on July 26, 2009 at 1:45pm

Please sign the Petition against the Live Skinning of Animals

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/animal-abuse-in-his-hyest-form-please-sign

Comment by in loving memory of BJ on July 24, 2009 at 1:14am

I saved her a few days ago from going to the animal shelter.Does anyone know what kind of bulldog she is?I think she looks like a boxer but she is so tiny. She only weighs 35 lbs and is a year old. any help?

Comment by Love Thy Pitbull on July 9, 2009 at 9:27pm

Im never one to say hate but these people who fight these wonderful dogs should rot in prison. Bad thing is the law takes it seriously but not serious enough. These poor babys deserve a good life with good people.

Comment by catwoman1459 on July 6, 2009 at 1:41pm

thanks for the invite, im glad to be here.

Comment by Susan Anclam on May 28, 2009 at 11:23pm

I am having fun with Pebbles tonight. She is my Pit-Bull mix. A very strange message appeared on my comment page. Either they hate Pit-bulls or me and me and Pebbles don't really care what they think.Pebbles and I enjoyed some Mike and Ike candy to night. Good night!

Comment by Beth9289 on May 22, 2009 at 7:49pm

They should host a weekend festival, where they bring all of the Vick dogs and show people how sweet pitbulls can be. The Vick dogs are an inspiration for all pitbulls who've been abused and used for fighting.

Comment by Regina Dickerson on April 28, 2009 at 9:56pm

Thanks Simba for this information. This is a start in the right direction.

Comment by Lauren Caruso on April 28, 2009 at 5:46pm

Well Simba.....thank you for posting that information. This is definitely a step in the right direction. YES!!

Comment by Simba on April 27, 2009 at 5:55pm

Update: The Farm Bill initially passed by Congress included this anti-animal fighting bill. President George W. Bush vetoed the Bill, but both the House and Senate voted overwhelmingly to override the veto.

This new law means there is now effectively a federal ban on dog fighting. For more on this landmark legislation, read Animal Law Coalition's original report below.

Original report: In the wake of Michael Vick's conviction and sentencing on crimes related to the operation of a dog fighting operation, the U.S. Senate has passed as part of the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (Farm bill) the Dog Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act.

This proposed measure basically brings to bear the power of the federal government to fight, well, dog fighting. This law would amend the Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. 2156, to make it a federal crime to participate in, sponsor or attend a dog fight.

It would be illegal to sell, buy, possess, train, transport, deliver, or receive dogs or their offspring or other animals for fighting.

Under the bill dog fighting means a fight between at least 2 animals including one dog, and involves sport, gambling or entertainment. So, the bill would also apply to hog dog fighting and baiting where an animal, usually a cat, rabbit, small dog, sometimes a stolen pet, is used to train or warm up the fighting dog.

The penalties include up to five years in prison. Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) sponsorsed the bill.

Rep. Betty Sutton (D-OH) introduced the same bill in the House where there are 33 co-sponsors.

This anti-dog fighting measure goes further than the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act signed into law this past spring. This proposed law eliminates any requirement the dogs must be moved in interstate or foreign commerce and also applies to those who attend dog fights. It also makes it illegal to possess, train or breed dogs for fighting.

That new law which is currently in effect, created felony penalties including up to 3 years in prison for any interstate or foreign sale, purchase, transfer, delivery or receipt of animals for fighting purposes. Under that law it is illegal to sponsor or exhibit animals moved in interstate or foreign commerce in fighting ventures and to use the mails to promote such events.

Let's help state and local authorities by make this horrific "bloodsport" a federal crime. The Senate bill now goes to a conference committee to be reconciled with the rest of the Farm bill with the House version. Copies of the bills are in Animal Law Coalition's Pending Bills.

Comment by LeeAnne Morrison on April 24, 2009 at 7:04am

Please everyone it will take just a few moments of your time please sign my pepition Please everyone sign my petetion on Michael vick I dont want him to play football ever again thank you http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/never-let-michael-vick-play-football-again everyone please sign he is getting out of jail soon if you care about your pets please sign for them!!

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