Morons! This sport has been around for hudreds of years and will continue. What is wrong with you?! In the end they are JUST dogs. Get on with your lives and worry about real things. Like the economy, human rights... you know, stuff that really matters. Instead, you waste your collective energy into putting people in jail for simply fighting dogs. What is wrong with you?!

It's horrible that animals in these circumstances usually pay the ultimate price and the perpetrators walk away unmarked by their crimes.

I am very angry because I feel that the punishment for fighting is not severe enough. If you kill a human, you get life, but an animal you only get 1-2 yrs. If the owner allows there dog to die they should be charged with manslaughter, too. And why don't they banned the rodeo, that's cruel too!!!

ISLAM is the only relegious which forbid to fight animal vs animal so we all try to stop it by heart

That kind of punishment to any living creature is a sin!

Some of the godawful things that people do to animals absolutely make me sick! If people love fighting, let THEM get in the ring and fight! People who are involved in animal fighting should get LIFE in prison with NO parole.

that is so horrible i think we need to stop all of this but im olnly 11 and i don't know how to give you the money but when i grow older i am sure off helping this pore helples animals

That is really jacked up on wat they r doing to those dogs

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ITs a good blog i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thoose dogs are so cute who would keep dogs out side in whatever weather. i really think somebody should take care of them,in a home with family.and help them feel loveable

thank goodness we have people like them to stand up for animals. It hurts me to see these animals being hurt the way that some people do. (:

its sick what people do sometimes to animals the animals didnt do any thing wrong the people who did this should suffer just like all those animal that get abused every year they did nothing wrong to you why should you do something wrong to them they dont deserve a life in pain and who ever does this to animals should be in pain its just sick its not cool

this is the girl that tell all you others who commented on thismy opinon is that sometimes you just wanna have fun u don,t really no whaatbur doing thats why its a saying u learn from your mistakes soo :o just like micheal vick didnt he do the same?ahhh mhnmm yesh he did and on his show he said i was hanging with the wrong folks?yesh he did thats why when you think u having fun make sure its not the wrong thang kk just make sure u do wat evaa 2 stop this. if u dont agree idk ! -this from a gal who dont care wat ya think or say! -jordan smith /JOy JOy .

humankind is a vicius bread!

fighting a dog is messed up als they wany to do is please us and have some one to love them why put a dog through all that pain why cant we stop it its not fair to the dogs something should be done!!!But sadily there will always be those pathetic individuals who need an animal to do their fighting for them.

can you stop dogs from fighing?

cool

Its amazing how forgiving they are. Everyon of them was reaching out for a loving touch. its so sad that people can do this. some of them didnt appear to be in bad shape (thankfully) but whose to say they'd even be alive in a short while they may not have been thrown in the ring yet. it breaks my heart and makes me so angry that people do this. there needs to be stronger punishment

i can't believe that people would do that to dogs are chickens i think they should lock them up and throw away the key its rediculous,its better things to do in life.

i can not beleave that people d that to their dogs or any animal

I am sitting here crying because my heart aches for those dogs. Their soulful eyes show the love that they are really missing. If i catch someone or hear about anything like that, I certainly know what i would be doing to those people, of course if i could get away with it.

i didnt get to finish watching this video because my teacher said no!!!!

i watched this & it makes me so mad that someone would beat animals. why can animals be beat but if a person gets beat its totally different. i have 3 dogs , 1 cat, 1 horse, like 11 goats, && 1 fish && i love them all. how could someone do stuff like that .. i am a junior at johnson county high school & my major is vet. but i have came very fond of this organization & i hope to join the team one day. i would take everyone of those dogs if i could but i dont think my mother would like that. but someday i will live up to the dream && help && care && love for those who have not yet experienced love && care. thankyou for trying to prevent animal cruelty. you truley are my heros!!!

I am the owner of three rescue pit bulls and I love them more then anyone can understand. Loyal, and totally committed to our family. How anyone can hurt any dog of any breed will always amaze me. Makes you wonder how they treat their love ones.

i watched video an seen nothing wrong with dogs very good health ill be glad when there all gone so the pound can come for the other breeds i worked at pound an put down hundreds of pitbulls same day they came in just for being pitbulls its so sad for them no chance at all in fighters hands or stinky pounds hands the state is crooks to

LOOK AT HOW SWEET MOST OF THOSE DOGS ARE. ALL THEY WANTED WAS SOMEONE TO GENTLY LOVE AND PET THEM! ITS SO SAD HOW THEY LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE NEVER FELT THE EMOTION OF TRUE LOVE (WHICH THEY HAVENT)

how do u take mans best and do them this way i think finds and jail time isnt enough they need to feel what the animal fills then if they get beat putem down thats the only way this mess will stop the problem is law its money thats all they want its like achild melster fine him and let him go we dont need people like this if u do it once u get by with it guess what they move and do it again this is bs

This is terrible. I have recently lost my dog at the age of 5 and people can actually treat these poor animals like, well, animals? These pups seem as though they were treated WORSE than animals. I dont understand how anyone could allow their PET to be treated like this. It makes me ill to think what these poor things have been through. I think these people should be chained up with a giant chain and weights pulling on their neck and left out without food, water or proper shelter. And that's being nice. Plus that, these poor babies will probably be euthanized because of the fighting. I dont have a pit but they are the sweetest things. People are terrified of them. If they are treated in the right manner when puppies, they would be just like any other dog. Heck, I "rescued" a golden retriever about 5 weeks ago, went to work then recieved a call telling me my 74 year old mother was just attacked by this dog...a GOLDEN. Now, does this mean all goldens are going to do this? I hope not because my new golden arrives TODAY! Anyway, we need to find a way to make this no longer be a "sport". There are so many things a dog cant do for themselves and they rely on us to take care of them...and people can do this? It's sickening.

Thank-you for your work. Those that engage in the perpetration of dog-fighting should be hung up by the testicles - if they have any.

I dont understand people that treat animals this way. They are so loving and trusting of humans and this is how they get treated. People caught doing this should be charged with a felony and never again allowed to have any animals. They must have no value on life whether it be human or animal. They are sick individuals.

This is such a sad thing to see. i fing it dispicable. I wish things like this didn't happen in our world but they do... I can only hope and pray that people who do this to dogs get there's in the end!

I watched this footage with disdain these people should be hung and quartered. What right do they have to do this to any animal, these dogs like any other gave thier heart and soul to humans only to have it ripped to shreds. Personally i would prefer animals over people anyday.I have an english staffy,3 cats, birds and 1 rabbit they all give love without asking for anything in return and get along well with each other and any other adult/child or any other animal i could not imagine betraying that trust.I love these animal angels may reace and love go with you.

This is absolutely disgusting and I honor those that help these animals and deal with these cases every single day of their lives. For those that come on here and leave rude and nasty comments about how animals are lower than people: obviously, you must care somewhat to be on the ASPCA website. What were you doing first of all to be on here unless you actually care to a point? EXACTLY. Thanks. I'm planning on going to college to major in biology so that I can go into the animal rescuing field. If not that, I plan to get my degree for a veterinary assistant. I just love animals and I can't stand to see these innocent animals treated like this.

That made me SO mad! I own 3 beautiful pitbulls. They don't have a mean bone in them, none of them do. People need to learn it's the owners not the dog! This breed is just like any other, treat it wrong and it will act wrong! Iv'e seen a poodle that was way more meaner than any pitbull iv'e ever seen. The pitbull breed wants nothing more than to love a human and do all it can to please that human! Stop the stupidity! Dog fighters should get life in prison, doesn't a murderer get that atleast! I love my pitbulls and will own them always!

I watched the video. Very sad that some people abuses these animals. Does anyone know the outcome of this? I hope the people responsible for these dogs fighting gets the book thrown at them.Dog fighting should be a felony.Everyone that is involved in this should be thrown in jail and the key thrown away.

I live in Alabama, and I have a house full of rescues. When I rescued my first pit bull my entire family attempted to convince me that he would inevitably rip out my throat. Needless to say, that never happened. He is still with me, and is an absolute angel. Despite the neglect and abuse, he is perfectly social with people and animals. It disgusts me to see what humans are capable of doing to animals. What's more, I am ashamed to live in a state in which multiple dog fighting rings are busted every year. BSL has arisen as the "solution" to dog fighting in Alabama. No one bothers educating themselves on the issue. Pit bulls are not wandering the streets starting fights in some sort of dog gang. Horrible people abuse these animals and MAKE them fight. The practice of dog fighting is abhorrent, and BSL is not the solution. The striking thing about this video (besides the obviously horrible abuse) is that the dogs wagged their tales and gladly accepted human affection. That gives me hope that others will see this and realize that despite the horrors inflicted on these beautiful animals, they still have great capacity for love. I am so very grateful for the work that the ASPCA and other organizations do on a daily basis to save animals in need.

Thank you to the teams that work day in and day out to care for these animals. As a volunteer I have seen horrific scenes, and terrible cases of abuse and neglect. As sad as this video was, I noticed unlike most fighting raids, these dogs still had spirit and hope! They were smiles and wags once help was there and it was wonderful to see most dogs will have a great chance at rehabilitation and a new life. Thank you for your continued success.

As i have read most all of these comments there are many people on each side of this issue. Some people believe that animals and humans are equal, and some believe we humans are the dominant species. Well the truth is we are animals our self and just because GOD gave us the independent brains to think for oursleves doesn't mean that we can ignore some things like animal cruelty. We were all put into the world to live a happy and long life and it is a shame that some people don't think for any one other than their self and we have to live in a society that is full of hatred and cruelty. We all need to work together to fight for what we believe in. Animal cruelty has to stop and even the little things will help.

this video is the most saddest video

i watched this video with much sadness...why do people do this to innocent animals...i feel so bad...i hope they get what they deserve....and a big kudos to the aspca....

i am a responsible dog owner of a chocolate lab, "missi-lulu",and i love her just the same as i love my children! Before "Missi-lulu" came into my life i had always owned a pit-bull. I got addicted to the breed for several reasons;for the enormous loyalty they have for their owner/family,for the protection i had against harmful and violent people of todays world,for their un-dying love and devotion, for their strength and gentleness at the same time,....i could go on and on about the positives as why you should own a pit over any other breed!The "Pit-Bull" breed DOES NOT know his strenght, nor does he have the urge to "KILL" by his instincts alone. This idea has made society scared to the death of this breed for decades and it is without any doubt that this is merely an old wives tale,...a myth! These dogs are put into do or die situations time after time after time. Can you imagine the terror that goes thru them as another animal(dog)comes into their domain/territory? It would be the same as a human being attacked by another human and both individuals believing the same thought that this person is goimg to kill me right this instance and so they both try with all their might to protect themselves and their defense-mechanisms kick in and they go crazy and some even experience in-human strenght,go into a frenzy and is uncontrollable beyond their own means and completely un-stoppable untilk the other individual is no longer able to harm them or anyone else that they love! And all this-BECAUSE THEY WERE BACKED INTO A CORNER WITHOUT A CHOICE AND THERES NO WAY NO WHERE NO ONE TO WHOM THEY CAN RUN TO OR HELP THEM AND SAVE THEM! Is society scared of humans whom protect their children from a person who is trying to kill them?Is society going to condemn that parent if they killed that person who was tryig to kill their child? Does society kill that parent because the attacker was killed as the attacker was trying to kill the child/parent? HELL NO!Society views the parent as a hero, a brave person,and awards them for doing the right thing!Society feels empathy and is sorrowful that the parent/child went thru such trauma and terror!Society even will pull together and raise funds for the parent/child to overcome their fears of people again! Well im sorry to have to inform society that this is what the dogs are going thru every single time they are put into a fighting cage. This is an example of why the dog is unstoppable, of why you cant controll them at that stege of fear, this is how come the dog finds the urge to kill, ect. People who fight dogs are the murderers,they are the ones that are the dangerous ones to be feared, they are the ones that are out of control, they are the ones that are natural born killers---NOT PIT-BULLS or any other kind of breed!!!!!As i watched the vidios and read the newsletters of the alabama dog fighting ring and the wisconsin raid i sat and cried. My heart went out to these poor victoms of abuse and neglect. These animals have no choice but to defend their lives. And i will never understand how society can blame the breed and not the owner/abuser instead.Dogs have a "spirit" just like humans do, and once that "spirit" is broken it will never be the same again. I believe that with love and patience,understanding...that a dogs spirit can be repaired but never re-newed. Just as someone who is a survivior of rape,abused and neglected children/adults,ect..they will never be the same again after their attaks/treatment. Dogs need love and remember they didnt have a choice its their owners who chose it for them. I CANNOT FIND ANY EXCUSE FOR AN IRRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER TO EVER OWN A DOG AGAIN OR CAN I EVER BLAME THE DOG FOR ITS ACTIONS OF SELF-DEFENSE!tHIS IS THE REALITY OF HOW TWISTED THIS WORLD AND ITS SOCIETY TRULEY IS!

Shame on you Dave for saying such a think. Everyone should help everyone or everything that is less fortunate. As far as anyone is concerned all things on this earth are equal and should be treated so. Animals especially just as children they are innocent beings that should be treated with just as much respect and love. Everything should be given hope. In American we have it so easy and forget all the important things because of that. Apparently you care for humans as you say but you forget what's most important and that's showing everything and everyone love and respect. I'm not saying this to make anyone mad. I just want you to realize that. No aggression should come of this. You and everyone just need to know.

Even after all of the pain and torture that humans have put these animals through, they are still SO happy to see people. Dogs do not hold grudges and always forgive...how could anyone treat them badly?

TO George: If you knew anything about dogs that are trained to fight, than you would know that they are NOT supposed to be people aggressive. They are DOG aggressive, so, that is why people can pet them. TO THATGUY: We are their voices, and my tax dollars already help the "unfortunate". I hope that these dogs will get a new home and not be put down. Dog aggression can be controlled. I love my bullies and i will never get any other breed. All my dogs are either strays or adopted and are Pit/Pit mixes.

Dave and That Guy...this is not the site to post such obnoxious comments. If you don't want to support the cause to stop cruelty, then go somewhere else. It's bad enough people mistreat animals, there is no place for your inconsiderate comments on this site.

I can not beleive someone would do such a thing!!! I actually feel like crying for those poor animals.I totally love animals,but people like them,NOT AT ALL.Doesn't that person know the Golden Rule;TREAT OTHERS THE WAY THAT YOU WUOLD WANT TO BE TREATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think people that fight dogs should be put to sleep just like this poor innocent animals.That why i think people should have back ground checks or something before they can even get an animal.

How can you do that to an innocent animal. it's horrible. i think people should be treated just like they treat their animals. also, things like this give pit bulls a bad name. my aunt happens to own a pit bull and he is a baby. so don't assume a whole breed is bad just because some people are cruel and make their pit bulls mean

"Thatguy"... you rock... like you said, dogs are not as inportant as humans... there are african dieing from hunger... go help them... I would much rather help them than some dogs.

To THATGUY: God gave humans brains and the responsibility to take care of the animals of the earth. Individuals without brains, common sense, intelligence, such as YOU, are also taken care of by us. We refer to it as the United States Welfare Program. So, I pity you as well as I do the animals. They need our help just as you do. However, I would gladly help animals any day before I would help an ignorant idiot like you. Go console yourself in another beer and relax in your dumb bliss of ignorance.

what I wanna know is how the hell were they petting them so much? Their suppose to be you know fighting dogs?

Thank you so much for helping these animals out!

when did animals start becoming more important then people....they are animals we are humans we own them..people are stupid an iam not the dumd 1 yo mama is...lol

who would put a kitty into a hot oven? she is a dumb person and why would she do that in the place? i think she should stay in jail for 20 years......thank you aspca for helping those animals in need.....i would like to say thanks to the people that are pet lovers and the lady and the other people that abuse your dogs or cats we are comeing to get you and when we do you going to be in jail for a long time buddy.and i think they should be in jail for their whole life because they are animals that dont know how to talk to tell you things.

i am glad for what the aspca has done for all the animals that were beaten,abused and left to die. the one thing i dont like about the aspca is that they put down alot of pitbulls and agresive dogs some peoplecan handle agresive dogs i can.

Dogfighting is totally disgusting. To abuse a gentle dog to the point where it has to fight and kill another equally innocent dog is just unspeakably cruel. I live just two counties from Randolph and this really sickens me. Thanks to the ASPCA and everyone involved in rescuing these beautiful creatures. Wish I could be on these criminal's juries.

my grandchildren come to me every and tell me what happens today they all cried how do i explain other people

THANK YOU ASPCA!! Maybe some of the US's defense spending can be redirected to animal protection and enforcement agencies -- everyone write your legislators! I wanted to further comment on the posting made by Timmy in which he states his belief that the man is innocent of dog-fighting. To quote: "Submitted by Timmy at: June 12, 2009 -- "OK here's my question How can they say this dog has been fought and not just been in a scrap with a dog running lose, what is the difference... how can they tell... Easy , they cant." " The 'they' you refer to, Timmy, are medical professionals. I do not derive from your posting that you are a medical professional. Not unlike medical professionals in child abuse cases, animal medical professionals also evaluate soft tissue and bones for evidence of prior abuse, which is a science and is quite precise. As for your comment on the "good" condition of all but the emaciated dog in the video. I personally could see limping, scars and fresh wounds on some of the other dogs that were shown. Additionally, if you observed the behavior of the gold dog taken to the mobile unit, watch how he/she crouches and tucks its tail in submissive fear as the handler approaches the man under the awning. There is no question that these dogs have been abused. You might consider watching the video more closely.

This is so sad. i can not even believe what they have done to these poor dogs! :( i don't even want to know if they even fed them or gave them water! :( :( :(

Why are you all apluading the ASPCA. This man was innocent of dogfighting. Going by the video in the ASPCA blog, all the dogs except for the one with the limp looked good. Looked like some proper chain set-ups. All seemed to have dogs house, shade, and what looked like water bowls. I didn't really see any deplorable conditions, unless I missed something on the video. If I had to go by the ASPCA video alone, I'd say the guy looks innocent of dog fighting. Going by that alone, I'd say the guy is just guilty of felony drug and gun possession, NOT DOGFIGHTING. But anywho, OK here's my question How can they say this dog has been fought and not just been in a scrap with a dog running lose, what is the difference... how can they tell... Easy , they cant. Have they ever saw a yard accident, what's the difference? Its all a fight and its supposed to be down to a science now? 45 dogs and one looked bad? How many you think will be put down? All of them! yeah save the dogs

I agree with Jean and Madeleaine Kelly-Owens Thank you ASPCA Becky Unfortunatly yes even though they have an amazing disposition towards humans the agression from a dog is passed down the line to the rest of her pups that is if both parents are vicious and when a dog fighter breeds their females they breed aggressive with aggressive and then these dogs are trained to be even more aggressive and beings they are trained with small animals like kittens or cocks that make a lot of noice it curbs their aggressio to anything small and noisy like a young child and since they are trained to fight with eachother they are not good withother dogs beings makeing them not right for adoption dont get me wrong the ASPCA HAS tried to help some fighting dogs be brought away from this and have been succseful with some but the big chance these dogs could end up aggresive again or back in their previous condition beings they dont want these dogs to suffer again they have to put many down but I put trust in the spca in their choice and I think that these dogs are great and I want you to know that ADogo Argentino can be a fighting dog too and looks just like an American Pitbull Terrier and I have owned many fighting breeds and previously fighting dogs ( I did not fight them what I mean was they were rescued fighting dogs) and once taught they were great but some died sooner than expected if you want to disscuss this further email me at animalsismylife@aim.com

it is so sad that people wants to fight dogs...that is one reason why pitbulls have such a bad reputation...i have a 4yr. old pitbull that acts like a child...i could never think about doing something so horrible to him or any dog or animal for that matter...may God be with theASPCA and thank ya'll for all you do!!!

WHY????? There is no use in society for people that perform these acts. I recently found a female pit who had scars all over her face, the vet thinks that she was used as a bait dog because of her sex and small size. We are now in the process of rehabilitating her, she fears almost everything.Luckily I think we found her in time that there will be no permanent damage. I could never imagine my life without my dogs. And how someone could even think that what they are doing is ok is beyond me. I only wish there was more government funding for spay and neuter programs along with more aspca officers. I hope everyone of you knows how appreciated you are and that your jobs are some of the most difficult out there. THANKYOU!!!!!

I am sick of seeing these scum bags abusing this breed. I bred American Pitbull Terrier's for 28 years longer than I have had my children. I had a couple of acciden't on my yard in the first few years I was breeding, but I intentionally chose breedings that would bring down the agression on my yard. My last Pitbull I have now was the product of one of my litters that is so mellow he sits and watches my cat's eat his food. He is excellent with children, and all animals I have brought around. I can truley say he isn't much of a guard dog the only time he gets upset is if a stranger tries to aproach my Grandson when he plays outside. Of all the breeds I have owned hands down the Pitbull is the best most loyal family pet I have come across. I had a blonde male that saved my Grandson's life. Casper was almost 10 years old and hadn't been around any small children they were all grown up until my Grandson came along he was about 9 or 10 months old on my back patio in his walker I needed to go inside, and told his parents to watch him because he kept walking towards the steps which were about 3 to 4 feet high down to more concrete his walker was of course top heavy if he would have gone over the steps he would have landed on his head. My son came in looking very pale and said Casper had just his son. I asked what happened he said they had forgotten he was still out there with them they were looking into the back yard where I was having kennels put in and were distacted my Grandson's walker had gone over the edge when Casper stepped up and blocked it with his chest. My Son said he had to have been there from the time I went in, because they didn't hear the walker. When my Son turned around and saw them he said they went over to get him and Casper let out a very strange noise that he had never heard out of any of our pit's before. I told him he was probably saying where the hell have you been. My Grandson was just sitting there playing with Casper's ears and patting his back. I Thank God every day for that incredible Dog. He became my Grandson's Guardian nobody could mess with that little boy with Casper around he wouldn't have it. If he heard the baby cry he would run to find him to make sure he was okay. My Grandson is now 8 years old. I lost Casper about a year and a half later to Cancer. My Grandson still talks about him and how much he misses him. Unfortunately there are a whole lot of ignorant people out there giving this beautiful breed a bad name. It's not the dog it's the owner!!!!!!!! I really hope they lock those DIRTBAG'S up for good!!!!!!!!

god bless the aspca,i contribute every month to the partners circle of the aspca and i wish many more people who love animals would do so.the work these people do is incredible as you can see in this video.

Just another reminder: keep it clean, please. We've had to take down several posts (from folks on both sides of this issue) due to course language. Replacing a letter or two with a "*" won't prevent your comment from being removed. No matter what your position is, we want to hear what you have to say, just without the expletives. Thanks!

Dog fighting is absolutely disgusting! These horrible people should be put in jail for life, if not anything worse. To the people who think dog fighting is amusing, you guys are terrible, nasty, useless, no-brain, heartless people. I really mean that. Thank you to the ASPCA for all that you do, you guys really are awesome! I LOVE animals, and I will keep doing all that I can to help!

All I can say is thank god for the ASPCA and all that you do for these helpless animals. If it wasn't for all of you were would they be??? This just to sad to watch, but yet needs to be seen by everyone whom loves animals! Maybe if everyone stands together and fights we can put all of the people who abuse these helpless animals in prision one by one! Something needs to be done! Jail time must be mandatory for abuse like this not just a fine, but also BIG slap on the wrist!

Its really sad because those dogs could be really sweet but some people are so cruel enough to train those dogs to be vicious. This really needs to stop NOW!

i hope these poor dog's don't have to be put down it's not there fault

I just watched the video and am appaled. I prefer dogs to people and when I saw the condition of these dogs and still their tails wagged when approached - they have more decency than human being. I hope these mens photos are shown all over the world in the hope they never ever own an animal. I commend the people who saved them. I am emailing this from Ireland where this is going on as well. THE LAWS MUST CHANGE AND LONGER SENTENCES SHOULD BE GIVEN. ANIMALS NEED TO BE PROTECTED.

Anyone who lives in Saucier, MS knows that this horrendous act of entertainment does goes on...IT NEEDS TO STOP - HERE AND ANYWHERE ELSE. THE SENTENCE GIVEN THESE GUYS, IF ANY, IS TOO LITTLE. I SAY LET THEM GET RIPPED APART MY SOMEONE OR SOMETHING - LET THEM KNOW HOW IT FEELS. AN EYE FOR AN EYE ___LOOK ME UP IF YA WANT!

I thank god for the ASPCA every day. I know that they are people who really care about animals as I do. I've always said I get along better with animals than people. All my cats have "adopted" me. I would have more, but there is a limit (unfortunatly) for city limits. Those people will get theirs and I hope the whole world will see how vile they are.

Please find and prosecute these people who have no hearts and can treat dogs this way. Even after what those dogs have been through they still were excited to see people. I support the ASPCA 100% and would like to do more.

We are just like the dogs in the video...we all need the same basic things in life: food, water, shelter, and we do need love. We need others to help us when we're sick, pick us up when we're sad and stay with us when we're lonely. My dog does all of those things for me. That can never be taken away from me. People who torture animals need to be placed in a small unit without all the necessities that we all need and enjoy outside a cell. And these people need to be shown how it feels to be treated "like dogs." I am so sorry for everything these dogs have been subjected to. God help them and the officers and citizens who live to protect these irreplaceable creatures!

I commend the ASPCA and the animal control workers who bring the owners of dog fighting rings to justice. They have a tough job, one that I couldn't do, but they go out there everyday and see things no one should have to see. The people who treat animals badly deserve to be treated the same way they treat animals. Animals have as much right to live as any human, if not more than those who would treat them badly.

It breaks my heart to see these poor animals (mis)treated this way. Watching the video, these dogs just want affection. Thank you for helping these animals. I pray that the monsters who did this will be prosecuted fully. They should be chained and tortured in the same manner, see how it feels.

I am just sick to think that someone could be so crew to such a beautiful animal. Thank goodness that people really care and go after this very cruel people that don't seem to care about these beautiful dogs.

I believe in an eye for an eye, the only way this inhumane behavior will ever stop will be when the perpitrators are treated exactly the way they have treated the animals. That is the best they truly deserve as they are lower than any living creature in the world. I thank God for the ASPCA as they are Angels for all animals on Earth, for sure !!!!!

This is in response to Chi lover's comment. It only proves that people like yourself continue to be satified staying ignorant when it comes to dogfighting. Do you honestly think that people that investigate these things on a daily basis don't recognize cruelty when they see it? Give me a break. You comment on the injured paw and what you didn't happen to notice the scars all over this dog's face? Either educate yourself or get a pair of glasses. I commend the people that have the ability to help these dogs. As a dog trainer, I think it's only fair that these people should suffer the way these dogs suffer. The justice system is too soft and it's time for serious change.

People who are crule to animals should be behind bars or treated the way they treat the animals.

THANK YOU RANDOLPH/MATT SHELLEY FOR HELPING THE DOGS AFTER ALL WE ARE THERE ONLY HOPE WE ARE THERE VOICES THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH SINCERRELY BEV CORP

This kind of treatment to any animal makes me sick to my stomach. Thank you for being there for these innocent animals and please continue to go after these sick people who get a kick out of doing harm. I strongly believe the punishment of being shackled,starved and abused should be done the same way to these people!

I agree Chi Lover needs alot of education along with alot of people in this world. As someone who has been had to rescue and take care of pitt bulls so wrongly treated, their is alot of very obvious signs of fighting. I can also tell you as I have done what I do FOR NO MONEY WHAT SO EVER!!!!!! It's not about money. The reason they didn't attack the SPCA staff is because these dogs are trained to attack other animals and extremely loving towards people. It's a shame that all people seem to be concerned about is Michael Vick. Poor Vick, all that money and all that talent, what about the dogs who looked to him for care. Those dogs wanted nothing more than to be loved and even as they were being tortured for someone's sick entertainment, they would still do all they can for you affection. I suggest to all those who can't understand all this, go volunteer at your local animal shelter. I don't mean drop to pet a few animals, really go spend alot of time every week with these animals, get to know them, see what they go through and then make your decision. They are the ones who have my sympathy, not Michael Vick or anyone else who choses to torture animals. I support the SPCA 100%.

if this doesn't break your heart i don's know what will. these poor babies who look to us (human beings) to care for, protect, and love them just as children do, treated like some disposable piece of trash for entertainment? what kind of sick, twisted person does this to an innocent creature of God? honestly, i would like to throw them in the fight and see how they like it. people who do these horrendous act deserve FAR more than the punishment they are given!!!!!

Oh my God! This is horrific, and as many have said, the perpetrators should face the same treatment they inflicted on those poor little innocent creatures. Just to see the terrified and sad looks on their faces, if only they could talk and tells us what they've gone through, I'm sure even the most cold hearted person would burst out in tears! THANK YOU ASPCA FOR ALL YOU DO!!!!!

If we can sentence a human to death for killing another human, then we should also be able to sentence them to death for killing another animal in such a way. This is a disgrace. I do not understand how the law does not consider this? My two dogs are just like my children. I am 21 years old and have decided not to have children, my 2 little pup dogs Shelbie and Marley are my children. So if someone were to do this kind of thing to them how is not fair for that person to go to prison for life? They are just like my children I love them as much as, if not more than, I would an actual human child. So the punishment should be equal to what we sentence for the killing of a human being. Animals become family and they have rights too... We need to do something about this. I dont even know where to begin but we need to find a way to make the punishment as equal to animals as it is for humans...

Thank you ASPCA for rescuing these poor animals. The penalties should be much more strict for people who treat other living things this way. This is just disgusting and should be a felony with manditory jail time. It makes me cry everytime I think of animals being treated so poorly.

Great work.... now if you can get other AL counties to close down ALL the OTHER dog fighting rings in the area- animal cruelty/welfare just doesn't seem to be a priority in AL- Animal Control is more interested in catching strays - than stopping cruelty- I personally know this to be a fact! Report abuse and neglect and see what happens!

I'M SORRY, BUT THIS IS JUST HORRIFIC! THE PEOPLE WHO CAN DO THIS TO ANY LOVING ANIMALS NEEDS TO BE PUT BEHIND BARS FOR AN ETERNITY! THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS TO CONTINUE IN OUR SOCIETY TODAY. THANK YOU ASCPA FOR ALL YOU DO, AND I'M PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF YOUR ASSOCIATION!! COME ON PEOPLE, ITS TIME TO WAKE UP AND TAKE CARE OF OUR BEST FRIENDS.......THE ANIMALS!!

People who think its fun to watch dogs kill each other should do it themselves and see how it feels. Especially the ones who are malnourished or hurt.I'm 11 but I feel as much for these dogs as anyone else. I have my own dog, and if I didn't , I would die. I hope someone puts a stop to this cruel treatment, and soon. Because dogs are just people in fur coats.

In all honesty the punishment these people deserve is what they put the animals through. How is it fair that people can do these things to adorable, loving animals and get away with just a fine? I think that for killing an animal,or putting its life in danger, they should be sent to prison for 25 years to life, just like they would for killing another human being. Animals have more right to be here than we do, they arent the ones ruining everything, we are. These people so put animals deserve to be treated the way they treated these animals... I believe so strongly in that. Its how it should be

People who take part in animal crulity should be put in jail for life!! There is no excuse for this type of behavior, you want to put a animals life in danger you should give your life to prison. If you dont want an animal for the right reason so dont get one at ALL!! I thank the people who put their lives on the line to speak out for animals. We are their voice, & one day I will speak for them as well.

god gave us critters to care for properly if the poeple fight the dogs for their sick pleasure they will pay big time in the next trust me they will. ps try your shit with god you mite fide yourself in the ring you don't want to know what more I have to say I love critters

I agree with Mr.Smith. If these dogs would have been mistreated they would have attacked the animal control officers instead of wagging their tails. Fact is one dog had a sore leg and the rest looked well fed and watered. There is no video that dog fighting took place and the law rests on evidence and there is not enough to convict. The dog with a sore leg could have arthritis. It happens in older dogs. But realize this: People are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Not the other way around. Just because something is written in a paper doesn't mean it's fact. Look at some of the Humane Society videos. They put dogs to sleep if they don't get enough funding and that's why they need these stories to get out to the public. It all comes down to money....

I get so angry when I see this stuff, all those who are responsible should be tied up and treated the same way as these animals are. You wonder why people are afraid of dogs, especially pit bulls, it is not the breed it is the way they are treated and their environment. I think the penalty should more severe for thses ignorant people. Thank Gid there are people out there who are willing to help. Did you see their tails wagging, they just want love and good food and shelter and have someone hug them.

This is so sad I am a responcible pitbull owner proud mommy of a blue nose pitbull and a red nose pitbull. I dont understand how someone can do something like this to any animal. I am glad that there suffering is over and now its time for those things to suffer for what they have done! Hopefully they rot in some hole!

This is absolutely horrible. I'm soooo thankful for you guys and everything you do. I donate all the time to the ASPCA. I will never give up the fight for animals. I love them with all my heart. It just breaks my heart to see them this way. I hope the people that did this go behind bars for a long time and don't see the light of day for years. People who could do this to animals is most likely to do it to humans. I thank the Lord for you guys. Keep doing what you do! Godbless and thank you so much!

WHY WERE THESE ANIMALS THERE??? FOR WHAT PURPOSE??? I HOPE THESE PEOPLE ROT IN HELL. ANIMALS R A PRIVELEGDE TO OWN, ITS UP TO US TO LOOK AFTER N CARE FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES THANKU TO ASPCA, WOT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT YOU. THE PERSON CAUGHT FOR THIS HAD BETTER GO TO JAIL OTHERWISE WOT WE R DOING WILL B A WASTE OF TIME. THE PENALTY SHOULD B HARSH, SEVERE, EYE FOR AN EYE. LETS DO THE SAME TREATMENT TO THESE MONGREL HUMAN BEINGS!!!!!!! ANIMAL LOVER

Your webpage singles out Michael Vick do you really think that is necessary. Aren't you trying to place the animals and not deter certain cultures from considering them. You don't need to exploit him or try convicting him over and over through your website. I will look elsewhere for an pet.

the comment made by TAMMY_shih-tzu rescue is unfair to animal control officers. i have been one for over 20 years. maybe there is a problem in here area but it's usually the animal control officers that report it to the aspca and work closely with them in prosecution of the offenders. i have sent a PILE of people to jail for abuse and or neglect. she needs to apologize to all of us who give a damn and bust our butts. i have cried myself to sleep countless nights worrying if the JUDGES will have the guts to sentence them to the fullest extent of the law!!!

This is why i tell alot of people i love animals more then people. God bless the workers who care. Iam a member of aspca and i am a responsiable pit bull owner. god help the doggies pull through and get adopted

This is disgusting. The fact that people can do this sort of thing, display this sort of "entertainment" and hurt a completely innocent creature in the process. There are some of you who are commenting on the motives of the ASPCA and whether or not these animals have been harmed. In my opinion, those of you who are making these accusations, you are ignorant! you have no idea the amount of work and compassion that these people put into their work just to save animals.

Thank you ASPCA. The people who tied up these dogs should be put in jail and chained to the bars on their cells. These are the sort of videos that should be put on national news so more people are aware of what greatness the ASPCA can do and does do for the millions without a voice -- the animals!

The penalty for this is just not severe enough! These perps should be fined, jailed and made to work in animal shelters.

Es increible la maldad de el ser humano. ojala y los metan a la carcel de por vida y que no venga un abogado y un juez a bajarle la setenciay sacarlos libres. Encerrandolos es la unica forma de poner el ejemplo. Ojala en Puerto Rico hubiese una unidad asi, yo me uniria.

I support ASPCA and would like to say Thank You for being there for our animals here in Randolph County.

Thanks to the ASPCA, animal control officers, shelters, and volunteers who deal with horrendous incidents like this every day. Individuals who have knowledge of this type of activity and fail to report it to authorities are just as guilty. For the scum responsible for this hell on earth, for the first 5 days I would like to see you wearing one of those leather collars attached to a heavy chain, with no food or water, on the 6th day, I would like to see you at the end of my .38, and on the 7th day I would rest.

It is so promising and rewarding to watch these hard working people take action against such a pathetic practice with these dogs. ***Everyone needs to watch the story about Michael Vick that details exactly what he did to those dogs. It made me shake with anger...they have played it a couple of times on the Animal Planet, check it out!***

abuse of animals usually leads to abuse of people. ANIMAL CRUELTY IS A CRIME.

I'm so very grateful to the ASPCA for stopping these awful disgusting people but I do hope these dogs get the second chance they deserve. As you could see every dog shown was wagging their tails and no one even appeared dog aggressive even being that close to each other. Dogs must be individually evaluated just like people. All people do not get the same sentence for the same crimes and dogs should not all get treated as if they are aggressive no matter what the circumstance and when they are aggressive they should not be put down because of an inhumane humans actions. There are many places in this world that have the resources, the staff and the training to rehabilitate these dogs people just have to take the time to find them. Together we can stop these people! thepitstopsanctuary.com

How can any one be so Heartless! I can't imagine seeing that happen. But, that is why the ASPCA is here. Isn't it? To stop these kind of sick, heartless people. It's so cruel. Who would do that?! If I EVER did that, the guilt would eat me alive!

as an animal contorl officer in texas you would think after awhile you would become "numb" to inhumane treatment, well, that is NOT the case i think i get more and more angry every time i see something like this. what's worse, is in the video i saw a child's riding toy! What in the hell are these people teaching their children? they should not be allowed to have them either!!!

Exploit Michael Vick? Is your post some sick joke? FACT: He HANGED live dogs for giggles - he went to prison for it: he's THE icon of dog abuse these days. If someone finds him a hero: let's pray they look elsewhere for dog.

Its tragic to see these dogs in such a deplorable condition. Moreover, this is happening in a developed country where lawas are so strict. People who are a part of this shameful act must be punished strongly. They have no right to walk on the streets. ASPCA has done a great job always, and this is a part of their story so far, Hats off to their efforts!!!

These poor dogs, even though they have gone through this horrific abuse, they still manage to wag their tails at those that are their to help them. Animals are beauitful and they deserve better then this. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL ANIMALS!!!!

Thank you ASPCA for saving these beautiful dogs. People are the worst kinds of monsters when the abuse animals. We love the ASPCA!!

Scenes like this just confirm that we need laws across the board on a federal level making this type of cruelty a felony for everyone convicted! Serious jail time and seizure of personal property where fighting like this is discovered, and large fines are the only way to fight this cruel and inhumane sport. We are grateful to ASPCA and other authorities fightig this sport and others like it. Report anything suspect to local authorities, support ASPCA and speak out for the animals!!

This has to stop. Anyone with 45 dogs is definitley using them for fighting, no matter what anyone says. Also, they odviously don't care about the wellbeing of these animals when they leave them on a large chain, injured. I wish these individuals would serve at least 3-4 years in prison, the length of time they let these animals suffer.

I have a passion for animals and those that are talking about human abuse etc are a little off track this is the SPCA web and is for our animals not for HUMANS and their abuse..... Our animals were all created by God for us to take care of them - There are too few animal lovers in this world already - so there are more than enough people to fight human causes.The SPCA blog is not the place for that. Our animals need help and our laws are not sufficient - Have you looked into an abused animals eyes lately? My staffie is like a child in our house - WHy? because she deserves to be treated with love and respect - after all that is what she is giving me......

We need to hold those responsible for animal fighting to the standards we hold for rape & child abuse of humans. We must have zero tolerance for these crimes and prison time for a minumum 10 years. Anything less is a license to continue for those that torture these animals. It is well past the time for our elected officals to stop these criminal actions. Get tough with the people you put in office.

This is a terrable thing people can do to these loving animals god has blessed us with. All these dogs want is a loving home and some attention, the people that give there time to help bust these abusers are truly the most wonderful people around us. Thank You

I truly believe the 8th amendment of the Constitution should be deleted. People who commit such crimes, that involve abuse of innocent animals or people, deserve to be cruel and unusually punished. I bet people wouldn't commit such crimes if a nice healthy punishment was involved, not some weak 2 year jail sentence. Thank you ASPCA for doing the dirty work and fighting for all sentient beings.

This is one of the saddes things I've seen. How can people do such things. It breaks my heart.

Why don't we get Michael Vick to talk. He must know where a lot of these are as well as people. He said he changed, well show us. If any football team picks him up all fans should ban that team. I pray for the animals as they have no one to protect them.

For all of you out there who still thinks there was no dogfighting, get your head out of the hole in the ground!!! Normal owners exercise their dogs by walking or running them, not tie them to some machine that makes them run. Normal owners take their dogs to the vet when their dogs are sick or injured, not try to treat them with god knows what medicine they keep at home. You would have to be blind to say this is a normal residence with healthy, happy dogs. This whole scene is sad, but more than that, it's very disturbing to me. The capacity of these people to inflict so much harm to another living thing just makes me lose faith in mankind. The government is not helping to restore that because laws now are just too lenient on these criminals. Awful.

that vido is not so good hte dogs are soooo cute but its sooo sad :( :( thank u for helping animals all over the world

Sometomes I wonder which species is really the animal. The shame of this whole thing is not only being forced to fight to the death at times but the dog suffers even more becase he can't be adopted out and most times have to put-dowm. Maybe the animals that do this should be put down and even that is more than they deserve.

Hey guys, just a reminder: we have to take down any comments with course language, so try and keep it clean! Thanks!

For once, I wish we would stop the political correctness and have the owners of these dogs put in a ring, to fight for "there" lives. Maybe that might put a huge discouragement to have innocent creatures, tortured and killed for the sick pleasure of sick perverted people...

Watching this video, made me so upset. I don't think I could ever understand why people would or want to abuse animals. I hope these men get a very harsh sentence. I wish in some cases that the person/s who abuse cat's, dog's etc... can be put through the same abuse. I hate people who mistreat animals. A big Thanks to those people who care and are out there helping these mistreated animals. I would love a job like that. I love all animals and feed the strays around my way. Plus the two cats @ home I have.

I would like to point out the success of the Vicktory dogs at Best friends - these dogs used to be fighting dogs, some of them were bait dogs, and now they're all much happier, and many have even been adopted! Pitbulls are not used as fighting dogs because they "like to fight" or some BS like that, they only do so because they love humans, and are loyal to them, and therefore do whatever makes their humans happy. It is terrible that some humans choose to exploit these incredibly loving dogs in this way. I am really hoping that the HSUS will seriously consider sending these are other seized fighting dogs to Best Friends, given their amazing record with being able to rehabilitate these dogs through the simple application of love, time, and quality care. It can be done - it's been done before!

I think anyone that ties an animal to a chain should have one put around their neck and left outdoors to suffer. In response to the comment made by "bullygirl" you should be ashamed to even state people keep their dogs in that condition and there was not enough evidence to point to dog fighting in the AL raid. Who in their right mind keeps that many dogs chained up with cages and other items pointing to dog fighting. I support the ASPCA for their diligence in saving animals that are mistreated. I'd report anyone if proper care and treatment was not given to an animal. I wish the penalties for dog fighting and animal cruelty were tougher and fines higher. Over the past few months, I've found 5 dead pitbulls on the road I drive to work everyday and called to have them picked up. I've notified local authorities to look around that area for possible dog fighting. It saddens me to see animals harmed and left on the road for no reason. My hats off to the ASPCA and other organizations fighting to stop animal cruelty.

YOU GO MICHEAL V. I agree totally with you !!!

This makes me cry. How can people do this to animals? And yet these animals we so happy to see people...they donn't hold a grudge...and if you ask me they would have every right to. The people responsible for this need to be loced away for life. They have no regard for life and they should be severly punished.

ok, those dogs for the most part looked fat and happy.. and unless the authorities caught the dogs fighting in the act, they cant say that the dogs were used for fighting.. just because a dog has scars doesnt mean it was a fighting dog.. i really wish that the ASPCA would do their own research before they start putting "fight bust" videos out there.. there is no proof these dogs were used for fighting . some folks keep the breed this way and dont fight their dogs..

This is so terrible!!! I am having a hard time finding words to express my discuss and horror after seeing such horrible things done to these beautiful animals. I agree that Federal Offence should be put on these people who do this kind of bulleying to poor defensless animals of any kind. Please keep doing the great work you are doing to put an end to this so called sport, and make the fines and prison time so long and costly it becomes less interesting to these low life idots. My sincere appologies for the gross injust these poor dogs have received at the hands of these useless people. I am hoping these animals will get a chance for a good home like Vick's dogs did. That made my heart happy when I saw how they had come out of Vick's place and most of them are now living a good life. As for the men who did this, get them and get them good for us all. Please excuse my spelling, we need a spell check on this site.

Thank God this Dogs were taken away from that horrendous facility. I pray everyday so God can protect all abused and mistreated animals, and that he could send the abusers to burn in hell. These dogs deserve a second chance, pibulls are loving and loyal, I have two at home, with just some love these dogs could soon be able to get adopted.

I agree with the animal cruelty LAW but it should be more then a Felony. What these people do to these animals should be done back to them. We need to come together and help these poor animals period, and STOP the abuse towards them. I have 5 wonderful pitbulls of my own and they are great dogs. If i could save them all I would. THEY NEED OUR HELP. Look at all the dogs faces when you go to the city pound. That right their would make you cry. Reach out and them. I do it every month.

I appologize for the inappropriate language...i was simply trying to make a point. the "clean" version of my comment.... Like I said, I'm not defending this kennel. I'm not saying they are innocent by any means but people seem to forget how the breed came about. there are too many "petbull' owners out there that are attempting to "humanize" these animals. you never heard of any BSL until a bunch of peddlers got ahold of this breed and started selling them to the general public. the average joe has no business with a PITbull. heidi, i know my history and i understand the nature of this breed better than anyone on this blog. i own several APBTs, not those diluted AmBullies either...true bulldogs. i am a very responsible owner. why is that?...because i understand their nature. they simply enjoy fighting with one another. we as responsible owners have to take neccessary steps to avoid yard accidents. i don't know anyone that owns this breed that hasn't had a few slip ups. i just see how everyone is so quick to judge these so called "dog fighters". they deserve their day in court just like everyone else. they are innocent until proven guilty. i have seen too many raids that have went down all because of the ASPCA and HSUS simply wanted to wipe out the bloodline. you can deny that all you want but i still know the truth. look at mr. floyd boudreaux for example. they wiped out his entire yard, destroyed all the dogs before the man even had his day in court. the charges were dropped because there wasn't sufficient evidence to prove anything. now a 70 year old man was left with nothing. a whole life's work flushed away by HSUS. it's a wonder they didn't cause the man to have a heart attack. he is just one example, there are plenty of others that have been wrongly accused simply because of the very breed they own. now i am fully aware of the M.V. case as well as others where the accused were guilty as charged. i'm not so naive that i don't see this but to compare these people to MV is absurd. if they are found guilty of animal cruelty, then they will have to live with that...none of you people. i am against all forms of animal cruelty as i love my dogs like my own children but a bulldog doing what he was bred to do isn't cruel if you ask me. anyone that has to torture and abuse a dog into fighting is a dirtbag that doesn't own a true gamedog. a true gamedog will fight willingly, heidi, so don't patronize me with that crap. if people can't get around this, they shouldn't ever own a gamedog or at least a gamebred dog....EVER. faint-hearted and timid people have no business with an APBT but don't have the right to take them away from the people that CAN properly handle this breed. If I want to buy a Ferrari, that's my right. it doesn't mean i want to go join the LeMans circuit either. so you guys can call me what you like but you won't see any of my dogs out in a dog park tearing into poor little Fluffy either. it's the folks that want to be ambassadors for this breed and prove how loving they really are that are conributing to the demise of the American Pit Bull Terrier just the same. leave this breed up to the ones that understand them. that is why the shelters are full of these dogs now...people fear what they don't understand.

Thank you ASPCA for saving those dogs. I am a pitbull owner too. My beloved Beau had to be put to sleep because of cancer. He was my best friend and the sweetest dog ever. It has only been about 2 months since he has been gone. I almost didn't want another dog because I could not bear to lose one again. But thank God my son saw how unhappy I was. I am now the proud owner of a 10 week old females pitbull. She is my little darling. These dogs are wonderful family pets and are so loyal. It takes a real monster to do what this guy did. I hope he rots in h****. If I had the space/land I would have more than one pitbull. What they should do is put him in the pit and fight for his life like those poor dogs had to do. I say throw the book at him and all those other dumb butts who think fighting dogs is a sport. Michael Vick didn't do near enough time or suffer enough for what he did. Thank God for Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Bad Rap for the work they accomplished in proving that fighting dogs can become family members and a tribute to their breed.

I hope they through the f..... book at these guys . we can not let this happen all the time .if we throw the book at them ,maybe they will think twice before doing such awful and cruel things . I CAN NOT EVEN WATCH THE VIDEO, IT WOULD MAKE ME ILL!!!!

I have to admit that I am really tired of hearing the canard consistently repeated by people who subtly (often even coarsely) argue against the Pit Bull/AmStaff claiming Pit Bulls "genetically" or "instinctively" fight without EVER providing any objective scientific evidence of such - the claim isn't factually supported, to my knowledge. I'd honestly like someone who believes this myth, to cite their source, name the study or publication which definitively proves that all or even most Pits/AmStaffs are genetically or "instinctively" more inclined to fight or bite. After my service in Vietnam I used my GI Bill to Major in Public Health and Formal Philosophy. I've got both an employment background in medical science and in teaching "critical thinking" at a college level so I'm very good at research yet, so far, have been unable to find any credible study asserting or proving that Pit/AmStaffs when nurtured properly have any heightened fight response in contrast to any other dog similarly raised and I'm interested also in any study which includes and contrasts levels of aggression with well cared for Pits/AmStaffs to the many poorly nurtured, unfortunate dogs (other breeds) kept caged or chained chronically and never properly walked or otherwise exercised. From my own reading and research it appears that aggression and biting are more likely to come from a dog whose owners FAIL to socialize their pets relative to people and other dogs: e.g., keeping a dog chained 24/7 to a 20 ft space or less; heck, prisoners at the Super Max lockdown up at Pelican Bay prison here in CA get at least 1 hour out of 24 hours to exercise ... an owner who chains or pens a dog 24/7 is creating an un-socialized, potentially dangerous dog, regardless of breed. As one of the earliest animals ever domesticated by humans (and there are exceptions in EVERY breed) I think one needs to pay MORE attention to "nurture" rather than "nature" (ie., "instinct") in raising a good dog (regardless of breed) at this point in canine/human history. My 9 month old red nose male is constantly the target of aggression from other breeds (many confined in small backyards and rarely walked) large and small (probably because he is a big, muscular, friendly and not shy puppy - ironically, when neutering him per SF's 10 + page Pit Bull breed specific law my vet theorized that one of the pluses in altering him is that other males of all breeds would be less likely to attack my dog). My dog has NEVER been charged by another Pit/Amstaff in our walks or at the dog park. In fact, from direct experience it appears to me that the most offensively aggressive dogs charging my big, goofy pup are miniature poodles and the like. Go figure: does this mean that these miniature poodles are "instinctively" more aggressive or are they possibly not well socialized? Most of the Pit/Amstaffs we meet on our walks uniformly want to play with with my pup and many of the females seem to want to mother him, gently putting him in check when his manners lapse and he does not respond by fighting (true of him before and after being neutered). In fact, the only breeds showing aggression towards my big muscular pup (aside from the miniatures) are a variety of other unaltered male breeds. And in those cases, after being snapped at, my pup does not resort to aggression and he comes back at the aggressive dogs without fear and with signals that he wants to play. I've never witnessed an "instinctual" response to either fight or flee when my dog is being pushed by other aggressive dogs, large or small. The only instinctual impulses I ever see him give way to relate to eating, sleeping, and, uh, "elimination!" Now, this isn't a large enough sample to be a scientific study relative to my pup and his breed, but, epistemologically, it is an clearly observable fact of nonaggression that contradicts (in this one animal - and in logic it only requires ONE COUNTEREXAMPLE to disprove a general Universal claim or thesis about anything) the fuzzy thinking of those attached to "instinctual" aggression innate to Pits/AmStaffs. Heck, maybe we could sample all of our fellow Pit/AmStaff owners on this blog and create a small ad hoc study of just our dogs relative to the truth of the claim of "instinctual" aggression. It wouldn't be a "clean" double-blind truly scientific study and it would be technically hear-say evidence. Well, just a goofy suggestion on my part; frankly, I really would like anyone seriously claiming that all Pits/AmStaff are uniformly genetically or instinctively more aggressive than any other dog when all nurturing factors are the same. Point me towards a REPUTABLE, controlled scientific study proving this instinctual aggression thesis: I'm an open reasonable guy ready to read it and evaluate it. In any event, there is no excuse for the abuse the ASPCA has uncovered in this instance. And what's the evidence the SPCA kills pit bulls? In SF it is a "no-kill" shelter and the only upside to SF's draconian pit bull laws requiring spaying and neutering at 6 months is a noticeable reduction in abandoned pits: though I am still offended by this breed specific law.

good job guys end of discussion

There are some very mixed views on this story. Some people believe that what has happened here is simply someone owning a lot of dogs and do not use them for illegal purposes. Also that the ASPCA have poked their noses in where it is not needed. Now after reading the FORS and AGAINST, please people there is only one story here. It is very clear from the Video footage that some of these Dogs are in need of Medical attention. Obviously ASPCA have not shown the dogs that are in more desperate state. I thank you for that, this is disturbing enough. Anyone who wants to own 45 dogs (or more) can only have them for one reason and one reason alone. Especially this Breed of dog. I remember when I lived back in the UK back in the 1980's. We went through a spat of Dog rounding up backed from the Government. All Pit Bulls were seized and put down. The dog had been given a BAD REPUTATION and nobody was allowed to own this particular breed of dog. Even pets from responsible owners, their dogs seized and put to sleep. There was a huge outcry and people got very angry over this Stupid and Needless practice that was passed via the Government. Nobody understood was was going on and that it was the owners who were not responsible but used this dogs for fighting that began the clamp down on all these dogs. It was very sad as it appeared almost on the news everyday. When Michaels Vicks case came to light, it was reported that all of the dogs were found good homes after being socialised properly except one dog which was extremely violent. Unfortunately this poor dog had to be put to sleep. On the whole I believe that we need organisations like the ASPCA to keep in check of these cruel practices, I mean who else is going to do it.....The odds of finding these dogs new homes, where they do not have to be subjected to abuse and chained up all day, where they can be part of an environment of not having to face abuse each day, has to be far better than what they have experienced. Anyone on this site who believes that these dogs "looked okay" and that the ASPCA should not intervene, and one person who also thought that people should not be judged until proven guilty, yes I agree with, but under these circumstances, that is what the VET CSI is there for. To gather evidence and put a case forward. You CANNOT justify that these dogs are in an healthy environment anyone who thinks that these huge chains around anyones neck is dictating a stress free zone. Chained animals only breeds more Stress and more frustration. Boy even out own prisoners get treated better than these dogs. I am glad for the work of the ASPCA. I am glad that these people are their for them. I applaud ASPCA for their Brave work. As much as I love animals and I feel I do my best with my own back garden Deer, the Raccoons, Stray cats and my own cats, and the little possum that comes by now and again for some dog biscuits, all the birds and squirrels and of course not forgetting the two foxes that my husband and I enjoyed for four years before they died last year from distemper. Which tore us apart. We love and respect them, I feel very bewildered how other people do not do the same.

First off MR SMITH needs to get some glasses and a heart. DOGS DESERVE BETTER THAN LIFE ON A CHAIN OR IN A PEN!! (check out the website) Clear and simple. Dogs are pack animals and NEED to be with a pack whether it's other animals or people. I bet their water was nasty and green, flies all over them and who knows about the food. They should put those who love to watch and join in dog or any animal fighting in a pool of water with no sides and let the crocks loose to just chew their heartless bodies up!! Simple as that. Then lets see how they like the "eye for an eye"

Thank god for ASPCA!!!!!!! I love you guys

I own 3 pit bulls all great dogs. All adopted from an animal shelter. I volunteer my time and money and love dogs especially pit bulls. They are very loyal and loving dog toward humans. To actually get them to fight it takes training them to fight. All dogs will get into a scrap regardless of the breed but when pit bulls are placed in a pit after training them to fight this is an entirely different thing and type of fight. Dog fighting occurs all over the country and world unfortunately. That is why there are plenty of people in hell. Yes God does send people to hell... I doubt though he has ever sent one animal there because they obey his will. As far as the scum that had the dogs I hope you get a nice long prison sentance and do burn in hell. Maybe God can forgive you but I certainly never will. There are many repsonsible pit bull owners in the country. They hardly ever make the news. I make it a point to have my dogs under control and trained. No they dont do tricks but they walk well on a leash, dont rush the front door and stop doing some thing if I tell them to. With out organizations like the ASPCA these animals would have no voice.. Good work ASPCA

may they all pay in the afterlife and suffer eternally for what they do to those beloved dogs. The dogs tails are always wagging even when in pain.

Wow!!! If anything makes me mad it's seeing an anmial(s) being mistreated. I treat mine like they are my children and it disgusts me that someone like this has the right to own anything that breaths. And anyone who can't see that this person used these dogs for fighting is ignorant. It's clear as crystal baby...hope they get what's coming to them...besides the punishment (cause we all know too well that it won't be enough to erase what they did).

Once again treatment of man's best friend has brought a tear to my eye. Cruelty to animals should carry very severe penalties...and after all they have been through look at how sweet these dogs were toward humans. The ASPCA are saints. I hope these dogs are saved and become poster childern for the APBT, truly the all- AMERICAN dog.

I agree with you Mr Smith. I think fighting an animal is cruel. However, I think picking up these dogs to put them to sleep is also cruel. And that is what happens, bottom line. The dogs looked like they were in good health and had a good disposition about them. I saw one dog that looked unhealthy. Why not spend more time on the ones that have no home, that are skin and bone, and not a soul that cares? They are too busy chasing a healthy dog....

wat ever jessica! u just talk cuz u dont have any feelings! and the animals are just like u except dey cant talk! but i know dey wouldnt talk as ugly as u do with ur mouth! y wont u fight a pitbull in a kennel! wat if ur mom treated u so bad! and dis page is for animals not for humans! so go comment ur nasty comments to someone else! and wow u have a bad mouth! but anyways these poor dogs! man! poor of dem! dey all seem to have lived in bad conditions! im more dan an animal lover! i help every single stray animal and i have never seen one dat bad as da ones on dis video! i thank god from da bottom of my heart dat these poor dogs were rescued in time! we need more animal cruelty laws to be more strict! animal abusers and fighters should be attacked in a kennel with a pitbull so dey can know how it feels! i love animals and dey should not be treated in any bad way! all dey need is love and attention as well as just simply food and water! they are just like us humans! except they cant talk! i really hope these dogs get a second chance at life so dey can be adopted!

Thanks ASPCA for what you do for thses animals in need. Your actions have made such an impact on the lives of thousands of animals! I will never be able to understand the why these terrible people do what they do. I have three amazing dogs at home, Larry, Lucy,and Bailey and I am so happy that we know that those guys will never have to go through such terrible and inhumane things ever in their lives. It's a shame that the people in our legislature can't get it through their thick heads and realize that ANIMAL CREULTY IS A FELONY, at least in my and many others' books it is.Thanks again ASPCA for all you to for the animals!!

five stars to you great job ihope you get all these people that do this thank you for caring

If all these people who wrote in here would contact their government officials, state leaders, local police telling them how they feel, maybe something more could be done to change the feeble laws. So many have such strong feelings, I just wish we could all stand up and create laws to send these people away for a very long time. They are no different than rapists, child molesters and murderers. They just get away with it more. Thank you to all who serve the animals.

I have seen such cruelty with those doggies and I feel very sad. Thank you for ASCPA because they are in defense or defeding the poor animal. Poor doggies. ASCPA should do the same to people who treat in that way the poor animals.

I tell what l would do to these people but l would be in jail myself, tell the dogs need a break they all where wagging there tails telling you thank you for helping themnow we need to help them find new homes people that can help thm live normal dog lifes play and run and have fun like all dogs need my lab lived 23 years and l still miss him please give them a chance. for GODS Sake

I personally do not own Pit Bulls but have always loved the breed. They have received a very unfair rep, mainly thanks to jerks like this. However what impressed me was the fact that these dogs probably had very little human socialization and yet of none of the dogs acted vicious. All were wagging their tails, happy to be petted. Tears came to my eyes when I saw the brownish black one being examined and all of his scars from dog fighting. He looked to be a sweetheart. Poor baby.

This comment is for cindy, who obviously is an imbecile. "Alabama. Are we surprised?" You need to get a clue...dog fighting occurs in all states, not just Alabama. If you have nothing worthwhile to contribute, don't waste our time!

These dogs are actualy in better condition than alot of the ones i see comming in at the shelter i volenteer at...(wich is very sad indeed). im glad that they were rescued befor they had to suffer anymore. No animal,human or otherwise,should have to suffer this way. i only hope that they will live the rest of there lives in peace. and receve the love and care that they were so cruily denied.

Do you people really believe the ASPCA is doing a good deed by so called "rescuing" these dogs? Rescuing them from what? The dogs looked to be in excellent health except for the one dog. Yard accidents happen with performance breeds, it's their nature. Nobody forces a pitbull to battle, it's called instinct and over one hundred years of being bred for gameness. Sure, you're bound to have a few accidents with this type of breed. i do not agree with drug usage (if that much is true) and I'm not calling these folks a saint either but you won't hear me say "poor dogs" because by the looks of that video, they were in better shape than most of you ASPCA lover's dogs. What most people think is a healthy dog is usually 20 lbs overweight. They will surely be put down. Most of you people responding have been brainwashed and manipulated by the media and these AR groups. I'm sure you guys will sleep all cozy at night knowing these "fighting dogs" are being put down by the very ones that are "rescuing" them. Who's the REAL monsters here?

Alabama. Are we surprised?

That is so mean! those poor dogs. Thanks you so much rescues and vets. They deserve another chance.

Amazing how docile these dogs are after what they had been through.....thank you for helping them. Not sure if they will be considered adoptable now but at least they are not suffering at the hands of people who are beyond cruel!!!! This so called sport needs to be stopped........

Michael V..and I am sure not Vick you are so right. Any type of breed specific legislation should be fought anywhere in the U.S. Laws should be directed to the people who use animals for gambling entertainment since they are the ones that cause all legitimate dog owners to suffer. It took the Michael Vick case to finally get laws passed in Georgia, however weak they are, regarding humane treatment of dogs. I cannot get homeowners insurance with one company because my rescue dog is part doberman...other half lab. She is 7 years old. Go figure! That is an AARP insurance plan.

It just about kills me to see dogs or any animial treated this way. pray we can get these people off the streets.

I am a little concerned that a number of people here are assuming that ALL of these animals will be destroyed: not necessarily. I'm fairly sure with the SPCA involved there will be a triage evaluation to determine which animals can be rescued, retrained and adopted out and which ones may be either too ill or have developed behavioral problems related to abuse. There are a number of National organizations capable of stepping in and assisting the SPCA relative to the more difficult cases, if needed. There are even organizations of "last resort" capable of handling the sickest dogs or the ones with more borderline behavioral problems. If you watch the National Geographic Channel or Animal Planet Channel you will have an idea who they are - I mentioned one in my previous post and there are others, many of the 40 Michael Vick dogs escaped euthanasia and were retrained and adopted. Others found themselves with organizations capable of letting them live out there lives on site. Sadly, there were a number of Vick dogs (either due to bleak medical futures or behavioral problems relating to their abuse) euthanized, but thanks to the ASPCA the abuse was identified, stopped and many more were saved and many rehabilitated. This this why the ASPCA (national and local) deserve our support.

I can't see why people who be so cruel to such aroable doggies! I personally love pitbulls, I don't have one but I still think they are really cute and don't deserve to be treated so bad! It's amazing that even though they were taught to fight with others and neglected so bad they still wag their tails when they get rescued!

Thank God for the ASPCA I have a pit bull and she is my baby. I have had her since is was 4 weeks old and she is now 5years old. She is so smart and loves me and my grandkids. She is very gentle. I can not understand how any human being could treat any animal with such cruelty. All animals want is LOVE and give LOVE. My heart breaks when I see such cruelty

Yeah, Jessica, i'd say you missed a lot! If you think this is the proper way to care for animals then you shouldn't have animals. It is difficult to tell everything we would like from a personal video like that's true but it doesn't take much to realize that this is not a good situation. Your judgement of the raid and people involved is harsh and uneducated. These people have most likely been monitoring this "situation" for a long time and these are highly educated and experienced people who know what they are doing and what they are looking for. The dog with the "limp", was so obviously not just in another fight with a dog and even if that were the case, where is the medical care for this injured animal? If you care to look harder at the animal, you will notice old wounds and improperly healed injuries, not to mention the complete lack of body mass. This is a starving dog that they were most likely letting die because it was of no real use to them anymore. Or, it was a "bait" dog. This animal does not belong to a loving home and does not receive proper medical attention and that right there is abuse. Pet owners have an obligation when they take home a pet, to take proper care of it and that means food and clean water daily, proper shelter and proper medical treatment when needed. You don't leave your animals chained to posts in a yard that is unclean and certainly not with a chain the size of dog itself. If these animals were simply pets, this is not how they would live their lives. We can't tell by the video how far they were from the main house, what the area smells like, what type of other animals might be around, what the dog houses are actually like inside or if they are even insulated or weather-proof and the water dishes you see, I can't even tell if there is water or food in them and if there is, if it is clean. I admit that this does not look as bad as some scenes I have seen but I also know that these investigators and volunteers truly love animals and are highly trained for situations such as these and they know what they are looking for. I firmly believe they did not make a snap decision in this case and that all of their actions were well planned and educated. Without agencies such as the ASPCA, animals would have no voice, no rights and no one to stand up for them when they are wronged. Please don't judge too harshly when you just can't know everything it took to get to this point. Dog fighting is a horrible, brutal, sick "sport" that needs to be brought down once and for all. It is not only about the animals, it's also about the drugs, violence, gang activity and I don't even know what else. I do know though, there is nothing about it that is okay and I also have faith that the people who expose dog fighting know what they are talking about.

Thank you, a huge thank you, to all of the good people working so hard to save dogs from cruelty.

Thank God for the ASPCA. This dog fighting is happening more often then one might think. I always report any animal that looks like they might be abused in my own neighborhood. They do feel pain and agony. I don't have any use for any human being that is abusive to animals. If you don't like them then don't take one home with you. It is just that simple! It has always broken my heart the way people love puppies and then when they get older, or poop too much, they they are ignored or forgotten, abused and mistreated. Not caring for an animal that you took the responsibility for should in itself be a crime. I get so angry when I see things like this.

We the people can make a differance. We just have to pull together and make each state have laws to help these animals. We can be the voice and say no more will we alow our states to allow this to go on. You all do a great job god bless each and everyone of you in your job . Lets make a change and tell our peoople in Washington to change these laws and treat these owners as they treated the dog. There has to be justice this is so abusive and it breaks my heart how these people just treat these animals. Thank You all for your work and I continue to support you in every way that i can. Sincerly, North Carolina

Please give the dogs a chance, don't put them down because of how the owners raised them. They can be rehabilitated.

Yeah this is horrific...Its so hard to understand how someone could do this to an animal they claim to love. I have a male Red Nose Pit who is not spayed (by my choice) and yet I refuse to breed him out of respect for him and the breed. I refuse to feed into this inhumane act.... So to all you Pitbull lovers reading this, stop breeding please. Tho you may not sell your puppies to a fighter, the odds are good that 1 or 2 of their puppies will be bred for that specific reason and so on down the line. Hence making you almost as guilty as the dog fighter him/herself...I mean do ppl really go and check up on a Pit puppy they sold or gave away a few month down the line....NO, they dont!!! So instead of fighting the ban they are trying to enforce to get rid of the breed and helping to put Pits in the fight ring, a simple solution would be to stop breeding your Pits... Before N E 1 gets angry or spazzes, its kinda common sense that even those who breed innocently unknowenly still help feed that of the PitBull Fighting Rings. Maybe that is the law that should be passed...Licensed Pit Bull Breeders and those who are caught breeding "black market" shall suffer the same fines as a dog fighter would... And to those of you reading this who do fight Pits...your a sad excuse for a humane being and you will be caught. I dont wish suffering on any humane and my wish is that all who fight their Pits that they actually turn on you and tear you up so you feel the pain you put your so called beloved pet thru... judgement day is coming and you will feel that pain anyways...NOW THAT I WOULD PAY TO SEE!!!

This is how people treat our best friends, it sickens me and I thank all those who fight for these defenseless creatures

Great work, ASPCA!! Hopefully some day soon this low-down, cruel, sick activity will be eradicated forever. We lived on a dead-end road in rural TN for 11 years and a emaciated pit bull was dropped off by our house one night - I named her Angel and I will never forget her. She looked much worse than the dogs in this video, but I can see the misery on their faces, too.

Many thanks to the ASPCA for saving these beautiful animals! What horrible abuse and cruelty they must have endured, yet they are wagging their tails and grateful to rescuers. Animals do not give up on us as easy as humans give up on them. Humans need to learn to take responsibility for their pets and to be good caregivers, otherwise they have no business having animals-period.

I work with animals for 10hours a day..some are American Staffordshire Terriers...this breed has been givin a very bad name..i hear people alot say that the breed needs to not be around..but really i think that the terriable owners of these doggies should be punished like what they put these babies through...I feel like dog fighting is a (job) for some thatwont get off of there lazy behinds and find a real job...This is the Lazy mans job..This doesnt all just happen in the south...but unfortunantly it is mostly in the south...This breed is very loyal,protective and loving...why cant people stop hurting this breed reputation...anyone who feels that these dogs are vicious needs to get their heads examined..There isnt a bad breed of dog..there is only a bad owner of a dog..and i tell people this everyday..

I have 5 kids who range from 9 -15 years old. We own 2 pitbulls, Rosie who is 11 and Leo who is 9 mos. They are the most sweet and loving dogs. It breaks my heart to see these dogs abused like this.

YAY!!!! Thankyou ASPCA for doing all that you do!! May your teeth grow as large as is necessary to handle the elimination of cruelty to animals everywhere.

This is why I continue to donate to the ASPCA. I am truly an animal lover and it sickens me to the core to know that animals are being treated this way. Please support the ASPCA so that these types of reckless, meaningless acts are stopped. The animals deserve it!!!!

I think we should just chain the people responsible for this, to the poles they chained the dogs to.Leave them there for a month and then let them go. No more and no less than what they did to the dogs!

This kind of crime needs to be a felony with lenthy prison sentences and hefty fines. Thank you, ASPCA, for being involved with this investigation. Please help us enact laws that will be more effective in stopping this type of animal cruelty, and please continue to do the outreach that will change society's views on how animals should be treated.

Forcing these noble animals to fight each other for the amusement of humans is terribly wrong! If their keepers enjoy fighting and bloodshed, why don't they just fight each other? (Because they are cowards!) And you know, the sad thing is, if the dogs were watching humans fight, they would try to stop them. I hope the authorities charge those human b*st*rds to the fullest extend of the law and find these poor dogs the loving homes they deserve. Thanks ASPCA, for saving them!

I rescued 2 pit bulls that were abandoned.I have rescue cats also& am not an organization which I wish I was to get some financial aid, but will continue to do so.These pits were so sweet & curious all they need is love The only thing they do is vhew things like any other dog> I found them wonderful homes & can rest easy they r taken care of.I cannot watch animal planet in buffalo ny because the pit bulls are always euthanized on a raid.Why should they die because someone forced them to do fighting to live? They can be rehabilitated .I saw it on a special ranch in california I think.Give these jerks the utmost punishment as they deserve. The animals should not die because of them , It should be the other way around.We do not need people like this upon our earth breeding more like themselves!! God help the dogs! lizzy florida

To Sandy Shubert..response to "Liberal Scum" comment. I guess you could call me scum as a liberal. I have 2 rescue dogs, contribute to multiple animal organizations and have a wildlife friendly home in Ga. I am in the minority in the south as a "Liberal". Please note most rescues from ASPCA have been in "Conservative" states in the south, west and mid-west. This isn't a political thing as you wish since the majority of rescues are in areas that typically vote REPUBLICAN!!Love guns, dog fighting and are people who do not want any government interference with what they do with animals they own. Where have you been??

PLEASE SAVE THE DOG WITH THE BADLY BROKEN LEG. She deserves a chance, if you don't have the capabilities to help her call Best Friends. I will be glad to donate to her medical and care. Please don't euthanize her

It just sickens me that people can be so cruel. I hope the low life scum(s) of the earth are prosecuted to the fullest extent. It tells you what kind of people they are when people do things such as this. These dogs deserve better and I hope and pray that someone will give them that chance. The dogs looked like all they wanted was some attention. Their tails were wagging and people were able to show them affection. Thanks ASPCA for all your hard work. I hope the work continues with helping the dogs find loving homes instead of being put down. If you ask me I think the people who did this need to be tied up with chains and be required to pull weights as they chase chickens. Then... I think they need to put them in a room to where they have no choice but to fight to the point that they are injured and then be put back on chains to starve without any medical treatment just like they did with the animals. I would like to be the person to be in the room beating the crap out of those low lifes. Trust me.... I would do a really good job!

I'm so grateful that the ASPCA and other organizations exist to help these poor animals. These babies were so glad to see people - totally different from the impression many people have of pitbulls. I agree with many of the comments above - the people who inflict this type of suffering on another living creature should have to experience pain and suffering similar to what they've caused. If that were the penalty, maybe some of it would stop. Again, thanks ASPCA.

The only beasts involved in dog fighting are the ones that walk on two legs. They are the scum of the earth and I am so glad these barbarians have been caught and will serve time in jail and be punished for their inhumanity.

I have many friends who own American pitbulls, they are loyal and loving animals.It isn't the animal that is bad or evil it's defiantely the owners.Thank God for the ASPCA!

Wow - this just really makes me sick to my stomach. An eye for an eye, I say. These people deserve to starve, suffer broken legs, be chained up,etc. And to see how sweet these dogs are, even after all of that is just amazing! Thank God for ASPCA

I have been contributing to the SPCA this past year and plan to continue to help this cause. We're blessed to have " angels of mercy " who rescue these innocent animals. Thank you for all you.

The laws are never for the innocent, the guilty get away with less punishment than their victims. I have rescued many animals, a recent 4 month Saint Barnard, who is so timid, to even eat it is so sad. But she is coming along slowly. I loathe people any more, love animals more! Tougher laws would prevent so much from happening to these beautiful animals!

The dog @ 1:16 seems sadly unaccustomed to human comfort. Dogs can socialize & play for their exercise, rather than chase some poor bird on a carousel. That just teaches the dog to fixate on its "prey" & ignore physical discomfort, the very bully-trait abusers want to exploit. Everyone knows chaining dogs makes them more aggressive. Chaining REMOVES the defensive option of running-away when the dog feels threatened & FORCES aggression as it's only means of defense since it can't escape a threat. Some of the nicest dogs at shelters(not just pits) have strong anti-dog dispositions &/or a high prey-drive (as many terriers do). You have to pick the correct environment for them (i.e, no other dogs or no cats, etc.) Being chained-up morning, noon & night is no life for an animal even if it's not being "fought". This looks like the back-yard of someone who has dogs for all the wrong reasons.

Thank god for the ASPCA and the awesome job that they do! Because of them, some of these dogs will get a second chance at a real life! There is no way that these losers will ever recieve enough punishment for what they have done. There are still some good hearted people out there that would never ever consider doing this to a poor helpless animal, myself included. The ASPCA is the best organization EVER!!!

As a pit bull owner, it's heart breaking to see and hear these stories. I am glad these dogs are now getting much love and attention. They were all wagging their tails in the video and that's comforting. I hope they all get adopted into loving homes. Many thanks to the ASPCA for your loving work with all animals.

I have known William personally for many years, the dogs shown were not even his. This site is a joke and so is the entire aspca, these people just want "real" APBTS dead bottom line ask them what happened with Pat Patrick in AZ and Floyd and Guy B in LA? I'm still waiting on an answer for that, what crooks!

thankx aspca fo resecuning this dogs love and prays to nall dos dog s and im just 11 years old

I hope these people are prosecuted to the fullest extent. Animal cruelty should be a felony in ALL states with stiff jail time, not just a couple of years. Pleople who will abuse an animal have no problem moving on to abusing a human being. It has been proven in many court cases. Animals can feel pain just like a human and have emotions just like a humane, then why don't they get the same justice as a humane?? We have to be their voice and keep fighting for them, until one day the justice system finally realizes what a great injustice they have bestowed on so many animals for so many years. It is pathetic that we allow someone to line their pockets with money in what they call a sport and the justice system turns their heads. Keep up the good work ASPCA and continue being their voice.

ASPCA, you are truely angels on earth, thank you so much for getting to those helpless animals before it was too late for some of them. As for the two guys that was arrested, you got what was deserved, i hope you go to jail for a VERY long time and learn that dogs are mans bestfriend, not a money maker.

what a shame i treat my dogs like family ,i love them to death and i hope nothing ever happens to them i hope this ppl get what there coming to them am glad aspca steped in to save these dogs looked very happy to see ppl in the video ,i think we need more education out there to know that aspca is out there to help sick animals .animal cruelty should be stoped

There should be more protection for animals against such cruelty. I recently witnessed the effects of pit bull cruelty on the children of the animal abusers. The animals need protection for the sake of us all.

IT SICKENS ME THE WAY PEOPLE ARE--I CRY EVERYDAY ABOUT IT--THOSE POOR DOGS---THANKS ASPCA--ONLY COMFORT I GET IS THAT IN LONG RUN IN THE END THESE CRUEL PEOPLE WILL GET THEIR'S

My pitbull was found when he was around 6 months old. Locked in a cage for a small breed dog laying in his on feces for quiet some time. We were told that he was beaten with a "mag light" flashlight and clothes wire hangers. He is now 7 years old and the biggest lap dog!! :)He has brought so much joy and love into our lives! He is our angel! Thank you ASPCA for all that you do. My money will keep coming.

I had heard about this place from my brother inlaw and i told him if he would tell me where it was located i would let the aspca know right away but he wouldnt tell me. if i here of any more i will let you guys know i dnt like animals being treated bad at all

I've read and heard of these abominable, disgusting dog fights. I too believe the ones responsible should be put under the absolute same conditions to make them realize what they are doing - if that's even possible for such monsters. I have also heard many stories about the misconceptions about pit bulls. Just yesterday visited a pet shelter and heard more stories of the rescued pit bull/part pit bull dogs who are totally loving dogs. ASPCA - keep up your wonderful work! As soon as my cash flow improves I will help your cause!

This is truley a disgrace, it makes me sick to even watch this video! This people should be tied to a barrell like these poor animals are! Thank you ASPCA for saving this animals, they truley need our help. These people should rot in jail for what they have done.

this is sad and sickening, i believe that the dogs can be rehabiliated also, my friend has a pitbull and he the best dog i have ever seen not only do i think these people should die the should be forced to fight to live and have to suffer the same way these poor animals had to that is what is fair putting down these poor animals is not the solution

Thank you ASPCA for the rescues that you do. I wish that there was a parallel universe where the people that commit cruelty on any living thing would suffer the same fate and feel the same pain and distress that they have inflicted on others.1

The people who abuse anything should be abused in the same way that they abuse. An eye for an eye. They are inhuman and should be treated as such.

There is absolutely no reason to EVER treat any animal with such cruelty. Those poor dogs just wanting to please there owners and actually protect the garbage walking upright that those two people are. Time for these two to spend years in a jail cell.

This is why dog fighting has been made illegal. The power people take over these dogs to make them do horrible things is a reflection of the people doing it, not the dogs. Every congressman, politician, attorney and judge needs to see videos like this every day to get it through to them that these people are very sick people and need to be dealt with by severly punishing these people. If there were no animals for these people to treat like this, they would turn to people. This society needs to be ridden of people like this. Jail time is not enough punishment, I say publicly hang them and be rid of them.

THIS IS CRAZY WHY HAVE A ANIMAL IF YOU ARE GOING TO TREAT IT LIKE THAT THEY SHOULD GO TO JAIL HOPEFULLY YOU GUYS CAN STOP ALL OF THIS

It just hurts my heart to see those innocent animals being abused and hurt physically and mentally. Only God can judge but I kknow he will take care of those abusers. Animals deserve rights too! Thanks ASPCA....

I am always appalled at this type of human "behavior", and am also saddened that the dogs, in these instances, have more intelligence than their captors. These people, along with the owners of puppy mills, should have to live under the same conditions as their victims.. Live in small cages with wire bottoms, and have fecal matter and urine rain down on them from above. Or, better yet, be tied and forced into cages where they have to fight to the Death. I am only happy that I am a proud ASPCA member, and someone cares about these poor, loving animals, and will stand up for Their Rights!! Keep up the Super Work, ASPCA!!

Thank you ASPCA for caring and doing what you can to save and protect animals!! I don't know how people can be so cruel. But then humans are the only animals that kill for sport instead of survival. I think their sentence should be living under the same condition these dogs were forced to but not for a mere month. There were 45 dogs so the sentence should be at least one year or more!! From what I've read sleaze-bags like these two don't get much more than a slap on the wrist before they are turned loose again!

Thank you for protecting the ones who cannot protect themselves. I agree with someone who said that the abusers name and address should be public. They need a website to locate animal abusers.

It absolutely breaks my heart to see animals being treated like this. All they want is love and affection! This is why breeds like pit bulls and others are so misunderstood...because of stupid people like this. I hope these people rot in hell! thank you to the SPCA for doing the work that you do.

They looked healthy and happy to me

Thank God for you ASPCA. The Humane Society is doing great stuff too. Education is the answer here. Teach loving kindness. Teach that these animals matter and have feelings. Teach that animals deserve and need our respect. Education will result in prevention of these horrific situations. Make it a point to discuss respect and loving kindness for all living creatures with any and all kids in your life. It was heartbreaking to see this video but heartwarming to see that help was there. Thank you for all you do.

To Ramona, I am a proud Liberal Democrat, and have been a proud member of ASPCA since before the Clinton dynasty. I, however, do not think that saving animals should follow party lines, as some Conservatives probably would. I only look out for the needs of the poor and less fortunate. That would include most domesticated and wild animals in our culture, along with a few Right-Wing Conservatives that love their dog-fighting and guns.. I for one, am a Medical Doctor, and my profession is in saving lives, not extinguishing them.. Kudos to You, ASPCA, and Thank You for all of your Hard Work in rescuing and making a better Life, for the less-fortunate members of our Society. Best Regards, Dr. Jack

This is so sad.Thank you to all the people who work in this field.Without these animals probablly wouldnt ever get help.Thank you for saving there lifes.

Thank you to the ASPCA for all that you do.

I couldn't help notice how the majority of these poor pits/staffs. uniformly responded to the humans with friendly gestures even after obvious abuse, something Nat. Geo.'s "DogTown" special on the 20 Michael Vick dogs they saved also revealed as well except for one or two dogs which did not respond aggressively to the trainers (or other humans) trying to retrain them but froze in fright of humans and wet themselves. Unfortunately, all were somewhat dog aggressive or showed fear of other dogs (thanks to their abusive, gaming training) but uniformly the majority showed this breed's resilience and natural good nature and were trained out of the negative training and became adoptable. As the owner of a beautiful green-eyed 9 month old Red Nose male puppy I rescued from a family who changed their mind about him for some practical reasons (partially San Francisco's draconian and biased breed laws relative to Pits and their relations) and I have to say I've never had a friendlier, loving (all night bed warmer), gregarious pet (to humans and especially to all dogs - even to the ones who turn out not to like him). Fortunately, because mine was a family rescue (grandma gifted grandson with a pup without asking mom and dad and without knowing SF's hard laws) I've raised him since 2 months. The only time this little guy had to wear a muzzle was during his "poop" eating faze when walking hims as a 3 month old pup. At 54 I've had approximately 7 dogs since I was a "puppy," myself (Large Collie, Ger. Shepherd, Shetland Sheepdog, 2 mutts, a rescued Sher-pei/Chow mix, rescued Red Setter/Chow (both rescued during my hospice nursing work). This little/big red nose puppy IS the best behaved, loving and happiest dog I've ever owned. I'm not saying all of this to brag on my Red Nose pup, I'm saying it to establish a lifelong familiarity raising and keeping dogs. I can honestly say that this pup does not lunge, bite, growl at people or dogs - some of which many other dogs have done to him. Until this puppy I've never owned a Pit or Pit relative so from my own current and long time dog owning experience I cannot understand the bias or cruelty (and unfair breed specific laws, like here in SF) aimed at these animals. I've been bitten twice as a kid: both by small "safe" dogs like a miniature poodle and a chihuahua. Knowing what I now know about this breed and viewing this video it sickens me that the naturally loyal animals are targeted by subhumans for gaming purposes and THEN punished for force-learned bad behavior by breed specific laws and media hysteria. Historically we know that dogs were probably the earliest animals humans domesticated. It is so obvious in the way they can "read" our needs and be trained to assist the disabled. Chimps may be closer genetically but they can tear you face off in an instant. Give me my red nose any day to be arounf my grand kids. Dogs have protected human communities in the wild for millenia, assist the disabled, find humans in emergencies so maybe INSTEAD of punishing the animal maybe the gamers and their associates (as already mentioned) should be facing felony time for abuse, because by extension they do create a possible attack on humans. These sick ****s "feed" small breed dogs to game dogs as bait so is it any wonder they may mistake a small child (god forbid and I am not immune to a parent's pain relative to a dog attack on a child) as bait. And I believe other dog breeds top the list for child attacks above pits: where are THOSE breed specific laws and hysterical media reporting? Unfortunately, the "they are just dogs" regarding criminal punishment and sentencing of the abusers and gamers still trumps thoughtful legislation. Even in a so-called progressively political city like SF we've created some of the most ill-informed and draconian breed specific laws in the country, though we are more likely to prosecute the owners in a dog attack the City is more likely to go after a Pit/Staff. owner than and offending Lab. Sadly, when Michael Vick was released there was a very heated billboard on which at least 50% plus who were pro-Vick couldn't even comprehend the notion of animal cruelty like hanging a live animal. It was all very depressing as is this news. The ASPCA has its work cut out unfortunately and they definitely need our support. Michael SF

I notice the name and address of this person was not revealed. I think this information should be made public knowledge as are child offenders. In my opinion, anyone who could cause harm to a helpless animal has psychological problems and their neighbors should be warned. Perhaps the embarrassment felt by the offender's families might put additional pressure on these low lifes.

Thank you to the people who helped these poor animals -- These people need to be PUNISHED!!!. THIS NEEDS TO STOP!!!!!!

Just imagine a human being bet on to kill someone else!!! Horrible! We have to help all animals before there aren't any animals left to protect! I don't know what animal owners are thinking , but if they need money then they should GET A JOB. Dog fights aren't gonna do anything for them except by getting your pet dead and going to jail. And F.Y.I. going to jail isn't gonna get you a very good job wise guys!

I live in a small rural town in Georgia. I know this sort of event takes place and I have tried to intervene. Trying to involve local law officials is not easy. It seems so many people have attitudes of "oh well." Well, it means something to me. I feed starving animals, help find homes for mistreated pets, and care too much. Laws needs to be made in every state and more harsh punishments need to be given. A slap on the wrist is nothing compared to the anguish and pain these animals endure, and yes they continue to love people unconditionally. Some people need to take heart from these animals and see the humanity.....

And Jesus wept I hope God has pity on the ones who do this because I sure don't. I think there is a special place in hell for people like this

I was glad to see another dog fighting ring busted... it takes a sick degenerate to do these types of things. Pit bulls are the most loyal and gentle dogs when raised properly. I have had several and if my apartment complex didn't have a no pets policy I would have another.

This is so cruel! how could people do this to them?I really am upset about them!

Wake up people!! This is just another example of how our laws and morals have been twisted by "liberal" (it's my right to do what I want with my animals) scum. Anyone with a conscience knows that this is wrong and there should not be any question about a law against this practice. I wonder if those who find no problem with animal abuse would find it acceptable if children were housed in such conditions or if convicted criminals (murderes rapist etc) were kept under the same detention?? See what I mean?? I can't understand what sick minded pos could do this. Can you say Michael Vick??

It is very cruel and hurtful in my eyes how anyone can treat any animals like this. In this world everyone should do more to protect animals from abuse human as owners and should spend a long time in jail. Not every animal isn,t a fighting dog if you treat and care and love for the dog it,s the human that wants to make these dogs fight and it isn,t far to these dogs they aren,t having a life. I love animals and I,ll try to support to stop the cruel and abuse going on it breaks my heart.

Hey ASPCA... My best friend and my cousin and I LOVE your website, and orginization... we think it's genius!! Thank goodness for it. You guys are amazing, and your hard work really pays off. It's so wonderfull to see all of the poor hopeless animals saved thanks to you guys... We love you!! Love, Anastasia and Emily

Thank you for the good work of helping these dogs.I have a real problem with the fact that our laws just don't seem to do enough to stop this kind of behavior in humans.The laws have to get a lot tougher, otherwise, it's an endless battle we are all fighting here.It's a bunch of crap what these people get away with, what do we need to do as a nation to change this???? I am sick of it, and I am sure everyone else is too.

For the love of god I will never understand how a human being can treat an animal in this manner. It makes me so sick to my stomach to see these poor dogs being treated the way they are. Take every one involved with this "sick" crime and put them behind bars with little food and water, put a heavy chain around their neck and let them experience what the poor dogs have been experiencing. It's very disturbing that in this day and age, we have human "beasts" instead of human beings in this world. I have been a guardian for the ASPCA since January of `08 and I would like to personally thank all the wonderful people who work for the ASPCA, and see that even though we have "beasts" in this world, it's great to know we also have beautiful, caring people who live their lives helping animals escape these horrors. Thank You. "We are their voice".

anyone who could engage in dog fighting is a very sick person what enjoyment can be found in watching two innocent animals tear each other up. I feel anyone who participates in this sport is a sick sick person it is just disgusting what these people do to this innocent dogs. Lock them up and throw away the key. Thank-you ASPCA for being the voices for these poor animals.

I belive that when these people ( or whatever they are)are brought foward to do there jail time, that it should not ne in a nice cell- but tied to a heavy chain, no clothes, very little food and no water . then made to fight just like the dogs have too, and only one comes out, or when they are malled to leave them again chained to a heavy chain with no help. No little jail terms either.Give them lots of time to think how cruel they have been. But you will have less repeat offenders.

Wagging tails and wanting love shows in their eyes - the type of people who subject animals to such a horrific and cruel existance are the lowest forms of life. Dare I ask what will happen to the dogs after the investigation and case has been completed ?

thank you for helping these animals, you are fantastic people and god bless you all. thank god these animals have someone to help. that last dog was so loving and friendly, even though he had a very bad leg. just look at him waggling his tale and being so happy to see a human, no matter how bad it was treated. thank you again for helping these animals and many more in the future.

I really don't know why this is about anything political, liberal vs conservative, Reublican vs Democrat in these posts. It is about the animals!!! There are too many animls abused like this out there, and I applaud the person who had the guts to call it in the the authorities. Kudos to them!! I have a chain that is a bit smaller than the ones that was on the dogs in the video - We use it to hull trees! My dogs (70lb Rottie, and a 4 mo old BC) just get a rope leash, and that's only when I am not out with them, otherwise, we run wild on our land. What was going on ther is just wrong, in so many ways!!! Those dogs were so happy it seemed to have someone just come and get them away from there. Unfortunately, if these dogs can't be re-trained they end up being put down. that is the part that upsets me the mot. People make these dogs mean, and because the dogs are mean people can't have them so people kill them. The senences need to be a lot bigger for breeding and fighting dogs. Puppy mills are no better than fighting mills! we have to be their voice, because a bunch of barking in Congress (Well that is all that happens ther but..) is not going to tell them what is right for these animals. And I will pu in my own political thing - Mr. President should have gotten a shelter dog!!!!

ggallen - what is your deal. Do you think this is ok. Humans are responsible for taking care of those who cant take care of themselves. If these people are so blood thirsty, let them get into the rings and fight each other. At least they will have a choice. There is nothing like the love of a dog and people this cruel should be locked away.

thank god for you people i am going to start donating and please play more commercials to bring attention to this and the horse and all other snisml sbuses LOOK HOW FRIENDLY THESE DOGS PITS ON THAT ARE EVEN AFTER BEING TREATED THE WAY THEY WERE THEY REALLY ARE A STRONG BEAUTIFUL BREED

SICK ppl are hell bound!!! i pray GOD has a special place for them ! we as THE PEOPLE should make a list just like the sick perverts that attack our kids ! and make it public so EVERONE can check on the new neighbors ,that have too many dogs ,like 12 pits! then just look them up on a web site sight!!! I LOVE THEM<

I have a wonderful idea when these things happen a nasty old dog catcher truck should pull up to the property and all those "people" involved should be euthenized including the likes of that idiot Micheal Vick. These morons are of no use to society!!!!

My first comment is too all that took time to place a caring comment. With all the evil people in the world that own pets,(D0G Friends) that do not DO NOT deserve the please of owning one. I hope for all punishment too these cowards and all cowards that cause any animal abuse, not only for this last scene of heart break but all. I just hope the punishment is 100 times worst far as pain and suffering. Why because the so call humanes deserve treatment not these poor sweet dogs or any other dogs, cats, horses, cows are any of GODS loving creatures. And God Bless ASPCA

My pitbull was used as bait before a sweet person took him from his abusers. He is 8 yrs old now, loves my young kids, has never shown any sign of aggression, and is the laziest dog in the world. I don't blame a "race" for his terrible beginning. I blame ignorance and people turning a blind eye when they could have reported the abusers. There should be laws that restrict pet ownership when there has been a history of abuse. And, spay/neuter education should start in our schools. "A little less talk, and a lot more action." Love all of you hard working cops & ASPCA heroes!

It's so sad to see this animal cruelty. I love dogs,can't stand people!

Thank you for all the good work, not only in this case but in many may other cases as well!!

I too am sickened by Dog Fighting. Dogs are to be loved, not trained to fight to the death, and to suffer so terribly. Please, please continue to do something about this horrific sport. I don't know how else I can help at this point in time, but, I will always be here for these poor creatures of God. I pray to God each day and ask Him to help these poor dogs,along with every other creature on this earth that is being mistreated. These people should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law! Sincerely, Peggy Plummer-Menapace Collegeville, PA

don't blame the dogs its. the owner should be done like they done there . dogs

The scars these lovable animals bear should be the go to show how diseased their supposed caregivers truly are. I hope law enforcement is able to give them the maximum punish twice over.

I am just appalled that this goes on. These rotten S.O.B.'s need to rot in hell for the horrendous abuse to these beautiful babies.

I am appalled that some people will do this with any animal much less man's best friend. I have a beautiful red nosed blond, green eyed female and she just found my newspaper for me. She sleeps on her on pillow right beside me every night. She would give her life for me and me her. I also have a 4 week old puppy that I rescued because a stray dog had them in someones barn and he was going to kill them and the mother. Sadly one died but the other 2 are healty and doing just great.

It's stories like these that make me realize my monthly gift is going to an organization that really matters and it makes me feel good that I am a part of it indirectly. These type of people disgust me and I really hope that eventually all this dog fighting comes to an end

I'm the proud pitbull parent of 2 mixed breeds and 1 full Pitbull. They are friendly toward all and the most loving dogs that I have ever lived with. We need to make our laws stiffer to try to prevent this from happening over and over again. I cried when I saw the black pit in this video. What evil possesses some people to do animals this way? I'll never understand.

What a bunch of hypocrites!!! For all of you people on here that are so sad about these dogs and the way animals are treated, I am curious as to how many of you eat meat? Have any of you seen the treatment of baby calves or pigs or any other farm raised animal that is slaughtered for your meal. These too are sensitive beings, but because we have defined them as food,it is ok to torture and kill them without even blinking an eye. Want to see real cruelty? Watch a factory farm film on PETA. Until you treat ALL animals with respect, you are no better than these people except you let someone else do your dirty work!! Think about it!

Thank you for ALL the work you do to make ALL creatures safe. If we keep working on it, we will certainly make progress towards little (and big)sweet and innocent creatures having protection, love, and respect as equal inhabitants of our planet, to live with, near, and to treat with gentle kindness. Thank you for your incredible work, to all who helped in getting these animals help!!

It just sickens me to see these poor creatures treated this way. I noticed that all the dogs responded to kindness and seemed to know that they were rescued. I just hope that they will be saved and that the horrible people who did this will pay for their crimes. I think their property should be confiscated and the money used to help the animals. Laws against animal cruelty need to be harsher. It is dispicable behavior! God bless the ASPCA!

I am so grateful for the ASPCA and many other organizations are able to fight to put an end to dog fighting. I am the proud owner of a rescued American Pitbull terrier who has brought untold joy to our family. To see theses animals tied up and scarred from fighting is very upsetting. I firmly believe that this breed is at the forefront of abuse and that given the chance these dogs would choose not to fight.

notice the dogs tails continue to wag, after all they're subjected too by so called humans. who could'ny have a lump in their throat. not too high up on politics...all i know is animal cruelty sucks. keep up the good work

I hope and pray that these "animals" and by animals I mean the ones who are fighting and treating these dogs the way they are, get some time behind bars. Unfortunately the law as it stands now will not give them the punishment they deserve for abusing these poor innocent dogs, but some day I know they will meet their maker and will be rightly punished. Thank you ASPCA for the good work you do, I will always continue to be a supporter, you can count on my check each month. God Bless You.

far come to humanity, people who do not have the slightest feeling towards animals deverian just pay for their acts of cruelty, pity that very few people who regard the animals as part of society and be like a human, they need the same care and respect.

We need stronger laws to prosecute these "dog fighters" and to punish them to the fullest extent of the law instead of punishing the pit bulls that were exploited and abused by euthanizing them. Most of the dogs in this video appeared friendly towards the people trying to help them. Hopefully the ASPCA will find loving homes that these animals so desperately deserve. Also, I think the people who pay to watch these dog fights also should be charged in aiding and abetting dog fighting!

Patience is a virtue and what comes around goes around. Anyone who is capable of inflicting intentially any kind of pain or suffering to any living creature, human or animal will someday have to answer for what they have or have not done. I will say a special prayer for these beautiful dogs. They deserve now only the best that can be given to them. Thanks ASPCA!!!

It's sad because after everything these dogs have been threw they still wage there tail and try to be happy. THANK YOU ASPCA for stopping with CRAP. I had to work security for one in my area that got closed down. I couldn't believe all the bodies that were just barried like nothing. One of the pit bulls was still clinging to life. He has a great home now and is doing great. Just wish we would of found it earlier and saved more life thanks.

It scares me that there are such evil people in this world!

The one that cant walk has so much heart!! After all the aparent abuse that he has suffered he still found it in his heart to wag his tail. That breaks my heart!! I wish I could adopt him.

I want to tip my hat off to the authorities who stopped this horrific act of animal cruelty. Now those dogs and animals will be better off safe in a place where people would be more humane.

I agree w/Deb in MI. Dogs are not meant to have a life of being tied by heavy chains, living a solitary life in the woods. Anyone who is a reputable and responsible dog owner or breeder would never leave dogs hidden in the woods and tied apart on huge and heavy chains and living in barrels. There can be no other reason to have them hidden there. Also, if you have ever watched animal planet, you would know that the animal cops that raid dog-fighting homes or facilities to confiscate these dogs, see that these dogs are usually sweet, gentle and after human affection and love. That's the biggest tragedy of all. They are only aggressive to OTHER dogs - BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT THESE MEN HAVE TRAINED THEM TO DO, IT'S ALL THEY KNOW!!! These dogs are not born fighters, they are trained and subjected to these things to the point that they are actually fighting for their very lives. The severely injured dog was probably the "baiting" dog, the dog that they use to build up the other dog’s confidence so they will fight harder. Oh, and by the way, (Submitted by Cortez916 at: June 5, 2009.) Deb is right you are ignorant, but I will go steps further; you are not only ignorant; you are are obviously illiterate and uneducated, you can't spell and have no grammar skills what-so-ever.

I'd like to comment on the people saying the dogs are just going to be put down. Unfortunately, that is what happens to fighting dogs if they are not able to be rehabilitated. They have been trained to be aggressive and sometimes it's not possible to turn them around. But would you rather they stay living on a heavy chain in the middle of the woods, forced to fight against their own will in order to amuse their sick-minded owners? It's a shame that euthanasia often times is the end result, but it's the owner's fault for turning the dogs into fighting machines, not the ASPCA's fault for having to make the hard decision of what to do with the dogs after they step in and save them from their sad existence. It does seem unfair, but unless there are enough people out there who are willing to take in a fighting dog and are able to keep it isolated from other animals for the rest of its life, then there's really no other choice than to put the dog down. It's a lose/lose situation for the dogs which is why dog fighting is so sad.

Thank you for all your tireless efforts and strength...its great to see more and more of this getting taken care of and the dogs getting justice...i would love to be able to do what you do...maybe some day soon!! I am going to start donating to help ensure your effort can be continuing...thank you!

I have a pit and a chihaua, there isn't a mean bone in my pit! He protects our family and loves us and all who visit us.So no one can tell me these dogs are mean! People are mean and cruel! I hope these poor things all find loving homes! They deserve it. Their tormenters should be punished just like any other criminal! Abuse is abuse- no matter whether it be to human or animal.But being dogs they can't speak for themselves- thank God for the ASPCA!

God has a special place in heaven for those who rescue animals. Everyone who reads these comments, please. please, please do your part and either adopt or donate. Instead of someone giving you a gift or present on your birthday, anniversy or christmas, have them donate to the ASPCA in your name. This gift will give so much.

The animal cuelty laws are just not strong enough. These idiots need to serve several years on chain gang work crews with shackels and collars. We need to go "old School" on them to teach them a lesson.

The issue here is that dog-fighting is inhumane and cruel. Please don't attack one another, put that energy into volunteering and financially supporting your local ASPCA, Humane Society, Dog Rescues, or Animal Control facility. If you cannot donate your time, at least donate monetarily - even if it is only $5, every little bit adds up. Write your state legislature, advocate the humane treatment of ALL animals; support bills that severly punish animal abusers; puppy mill owners; dog fighting facilities and their owners, including the people that support it by showing up and paying money to watch dogs fight. (or any animal used for fighting purposes. )

This just brings tears to my eyes! They say people that mistreat animals and children are the worst of the worst.....I believe it! Thank you for saving these dogs!

God bless you ASPCA for all you do for these innocent dogs. Those 2 men should rot in jail for life!! They disgust me as human beings. These poor dogs looked so relieved after taking those heavy chains off.

Hooooo Ray for the ASPCA ... God Bless them... Those SOB's should b chained and whipped ...

Thank you ASPCA for doing your job of helping these animals. I know that it is a lot of work to find these kind of people that are hiding from beign caught. I really thank you because people like this should be locked up and away from society.

Charlie Daniels says it best... "I've got a way to put and end to all that mess You just take those rascals out in the swamp Put them on their knees and tie 'em to a stump And let the rattlers and the bugs and the alligators do the rest"

Watching these poor beautiful pit bulls in this kind of pain is so saddening. I have owned pit bulls, and they are the most gentle, unbelieveably misunderstood breed. The beautiful poor Pit at the end of the video, I mean she was put through this HORRIBLE abuse and look at her, she is just wanting some love and someone to pet her and take care of her. I think the people responsible should be put in a pen and fight to the death just as they force these beautiful animals to do.

Please post the picture of the humans who do this to animals...... I believe humiliation is a determent..........

It is pathetic that dog fighting is a form of "entertainment" for some individuals. I would love to see the people who do this tied up and placed in a ring and have wild animals attack and feast on them.

Everynight I pray for stricter laws and harsher punshments for the garbage of our society that chose to do this to innocent animals!! They dont deserve to walk the streets, they should be chained up and treated exaclty how they've treatd those poor puppies!

Thank God for the ASPCA and the work you do. I'm so proud to be a supporter, and I'll never stop contributing. And to all the other posters: I know that you're as horrified as I am by what our fellow humans choose to do, but hearing from you all, and knowing you share my shock and rage about this, helps me to remember that we have the power to understand and help--we don't have to be the kind of species we are today.

How some one could do this to animals, is just horrible. I am only 12 and have seen so much animal abuse, in our world it really is not a good thing. How some one just like us is doing that. It is true the people that care about animals are the animals voice.

I applaud and support your efforts -- and agree with other comments that severe consequences are necessary and warranted, e.g., long incarceration and high monetary fines that continue in effect if the perpetrator is released -- and life-sentences are not unreasonable in my view because they, and their paying spectators, have inflicted pain and death for profit and perverse pleasure, not something a civil society should tolerate or risk a repetition. (Research links torture of animals to an equal disregard for human well-being.) The Vick case penalties were entirely too light to be an effective deterrent or example to others. An effective deterrent must be certain and swift. It must remove all profit motive, must include spectators as well as organizers, must signal clear and lasting societal rejection, and must remove opportunity to repeat the offense. Proof of lasting "rehabilitation" and ongoing compensation must be equally demanding before granting readmission to incremental levels of societal trust. Beyond severe, certain, and meaningful life-consequences, we need to redouble prevention efforts to create a culture where awareness and consciousness-raising are part of everyone's education from cradle to grave. We cannot "get it right" for people until we first "get it right" for animals who are even more dependent on people for love and care.

Here I sit in my place of business crying my eyes out after seeing the video on these Pit Bulls. I truely believe that ANYONE who abuses animals should suffer the same treatment they gave these beautful creatures. I don't know if this would do any good in changing their ways but it would sure make me feel better. In my opinion, when an animal is abused it is the same as abusing your child. THERE IS NO EXCUSE!!!!!!!

Great work guys! I'm from Portugal and i would like to see results like that here. I think we have to start pushing our associations to start doing positive stuff like you over there. And to start having some laws that protect animals.

PLEASE DONATE!! Only by putting our money where our mouths are can the ASPCA continue to do its wonderful work.

All of these angelic dogs more than deserve another chance or two at least. As for the owners of this dog fighting ring shame on them, all I can say is I can only pray the judge puts it to em' and they get the maximum sentencing, they should also be put outside chained to something and used as BAIT and let the dogs rip them apart. I just cannot comprehend how any moral human being can be this inhumane to any creature, I wish at least in the southern states too which yes, this is a real problem even in our local areas here in Virginia that they would ban anyone from having an unspayed/unneutered pit bull and if they do they should have to take the dog for regular 6 month checkups to identify if signs of dog fighting on the dogs and if so, then you can start investigating and busting these cruel, inhumane, satanic beasts and in my opinion they shouldn't be allowed to go to jail, they need an immediate death row sentence... Dog fighting is all too common everywhere you look now and our laws need to be changed to reinforce no more dog fighting or breeding for this purpose, it's very cruel and inhumane. I hope these responsible owners of all this rot in hell.

God bless the people of the ASPCA. Animals treated so badly, yet full of love. I am so glasd there are Laws in effect to bring justice to these dogs.

I have been an advocate for these helpless creatures basically my whole life. I teach in a rural area and make sure to recognize the month of April which is National Prevention of the Cruelty of Animals month. I've seen firsthand what this type of cruelty can do to otherwise well behaved animals. I have had American Pits myself which I raised from birth to be loving, playful, and just like any other breed. We need to do more with getting the word out to the public on how to spot suspicious land owners who may have a tie to puppy mills, dog fighting, and/or who are being cruel to animals! Thank you ASPCA for helping fight for these beautiful creatures who otherwise would not have a voice!

The sad thing is these dog fighting rings are ALL over the country & the humane officers have so much work & it is I am sure physically & moreso emotionally exhausting! What needs to be done is every single one of us in our own little communities in OUR state need to go to the state representatives & see what laws they have concerning dog fighting! And if they don't have any, get on the ball and help change the laws! It starts with us; 'the little' people! If you think you could never have one of these rings in your town, open your eyes AMERICA......they are everywhere. Every single person involved in helping these animals and prosecuting the ignorant are angels, whether they are with the ASPCA or just a little shelter that takes the abused in!

This is so horrible.Watching this just makes me sick to my stomach. People that think it is ok to fight animals need to be punished.I don't mean slapped on the hand I mean severly punished. I would be glad to start off the punishment too. These dogs just want to be loved by a human. How hard is that? I work with a local animal rescue where I live and we have lots of pits. We have one that was in a fighting ring and one of our fosters decided to keep her. She is now a therapy dog and she is so loving. Thank you ASPCA for all you do, and to all the people who help out. I myself am a monthly contributor.

These "animal cruelty" acts are simply sickening. What kind of a person does it take to ENJOY seeing animals hurt and abused? The law needs to toughen up on these people...too many slaps on the wrist. An operation of this magnitude should face SERIOUS CRIMINAL CHARGES. I think they should face no LESS than 10 yrs behind bars. And a bond set no LESS than $500.000.00. It has GOT to be stiff enough that they would never want to risk involvement in it. It's not like we are talking about DECENT HUMAN BEINGS HERE...anyone that could abuse an animal...I have no feelings or concern for their well beings. I say MAKE THEM PAY...!!! LAWS HAVE GOT TO GET TOUGHER to ever STOP this horrible inhuman treatment on animals. Thank GOD for ASPCA...I have more respect for you than you will EVER KNOW! Thank you for once again, for rescuing yet more animals in need!

Thank You ASPCA for helping all the helpless animals that are abused by the sick minded that call themselves humans. There is no excuse for this abuse they need to suffer as much as their victims did! Now we to stop the fur trade and all the suffering that is happing there it is more horrifying then you can imagine. Animals being skinned alive. Watch and see PETA's video if you can stand the horror. All I could do was cry and scream at the screen and know that these people can't be human. SAY NO TO FUR OF ANY KIND!

How anyone can abuse these lovely dogs for pure greed is downright evil and I hope that everyone concerned get the lengthy prison sentences they deserve, also a life ban on ever coming into contact with any animal again. Tougher sentences are the ONLY way to stamp out this vile cruelty.

GOD BLESS THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE (ASPCA) AND OTHER ORGINIZATIONS WHOS EFFORTS TO SAVE THE WONDERFUL PETS !!!! WHOEVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ABUSE SHOULD BE KILLED SLOWLY VERY SLOWLY !!!!!!

First of all to "get your facts straight" - you must be a relative of one of these guys, or you're into dog fighting yourself. You think these dogs look like they had a stable home? You are nuts! Second for all these dogs have been through, they were still wagging their tails and happy to see their rescuers. I believe they knew these people were coming to help them out. God bless all of you for helping these poor dogs. I hope they can all be rehabilitated and find good homes and be treated the way they should be. To Courtney - good for you. I hope you do pursue a career with animals. You sound like you really love them! what ever lisa

thank you ASPCA! if it wasn't for you guys, a lot of animals would still be in harm's way. I feel for these dogs because they aren't at fault. like everyone has already said, I hope the owners get prosecuted to the extent of the law and I think it's time to make harder punishments. Too bad the SPCA in Houston doesn't take pitbulls, i've taken a couple I found on street and they always tell me they're gonna put them down if no one claims them in 5 days. :[ I always find them a different home.

This kind of stuff breaks my heart to watch. I own three rescue dogs - all American pitbulls. Each has their own story - one was neglected, the other came from a broken up puppy mill where she never even saw the light of day until it was raided, and the other was used as a bait dog in a dog fighting ring until she was about 6 months old. People look at me sometimes like I am nuts, but they are all great dogs, and I pray that people begin to realize that it's the person who makes the dog what it is. They truley just want to please their owner. These dogs are the best thing to happen to my life and I can't even fathom how anyone can put any animal through that kind of abuse. It takes a real selfish, heartless, and souless person to take part in dog fighting. I thank god everyday that there are people out there like the ASPCA who care enough to go out there and break these dog rings up. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone at ASPCA who cares about pitbulls and fights to make a diffrence for them. -Katie and my dogs Rocky, Lexi, & Cami.

These dogs can be rehabilitated. It's been done many times.

I too rescued a Pit. She was 6 months old, not a hair on her body (mange) and was pregnant.I thank God for her foster Mom, who I got her from. She was a throw-away. She is so loving and eager to please, just as I saw on this clip. The horrors they must have gone thru yet eager for love...such a shame....

I am so grateful for the different animal organizations like the ASPCA who are doing everything humanely possible to rescue these poor babies and put the abusers in jail where they belong. Heck, as far as I am concerned we can chain them up and see how they like it. Thank you ASPCA!

Where to begin?. Stiffer punishment for these ignorant pieces of poo. I think Ray has a good idea. All those prosecuted must fight to the death. Let them be tied outside and wait for the next guy. But our society would never allow that - they have rights. Baloney. When you travel down the path such as this disgusting one (lets remember the horrible existance of the Greyhound they need more press) - dog fighting,child abuse- YOU LOOSE ALL RIGHTS. Please spare me the they are people crap. REAL people would NEVER ENTERTAIN doing this. Thank you to ASPCA and all the groups that help solve these crimes. HEAVIER PUNISHMENT, LONGER JAIL TIMES (20+) AND MAKE IT EASIER TO PROSECUTE. These pieces of crap only deserve the same existance they have forced upon innocent defenseless animals. They make me sick and I pray they die a slow painful death. Yes can you tell I hate those type of people.

What breaks your heart is that the dogs wag their tails and cower. They melt when someone touches them gently. It's NOT their nature to be mean and vicious. People who engage in this horrific blood sport don't deserve to live in a free society. If I would have a say in their fate, I'd lock them up for good! I hope and pray that they won't put all of these dogs down. They deserve a chance to be rehabed. Afterall, they didn't choose to be fighting dogs--they were bullied into it by human scum!

I am so sad that anyone could do something like that. I hope those criminals get some psychiatric help, because that's just not human.

I find dog fighting and cockfighting outright disgusting. I wish these sadists could get locked up for life. Rattlesnake 'roundups' need to go, too!!

I don't understand how people think that dog fighting is fun to watch and not painful...I just don't. I see that these great dogs that could be trained and loved and protect their owners will be destroyed because of their aggressiveness... What a shame...

I'd like to see the abusers with heavy chains around their necks never to be set free. It disgusts me over and over agajn when i see this. Felony charges please!

I hope the dogs are given a chance to show how they can be rehabilitated and rehomed instead of the voices that will call for them to be "put ao sleep". I have met several of the Michael Vick dogs and I am really pleased at how well they are doing. All they want is to be loved. Please, don't let me hear calls for these dogs to be killed.

Thats great u are gettin these people but don't raid them just to put the animals down and let the people get off scot free... IF they are true american pitbull terriers then they are bred absolutely TO love people!!! Don't kill these dogs!!!! DON'T JUST RAID THEM TO KILL THE DOGS, WHEN U HAVE A TRUE AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIER THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO LOVE PEOPLE MORE THAN LIFE ITS SELF!!! I DON'T SEE HOW THE PEOPLE ARE FIGHTING THEM WHY NOT COMPETE WITH THEM THRU REAL DOGS SHOWS LIKE WEIGHT PULLING CONFORMATION AGILITY TREADMILL RACES HANGTIME ON A SPRING POLE THERE IS SO MUCH STUFF TO WITH THESE DOGS OTHER THAN FIGHTING THEM...JUST QUIT POEPLE DON'T FIGHT THEM AND PETA HSUS AND ASPCA DON'T JUST RAID THEM JUST TO KILL THE DOGS ARE NOT THE PROBLEM ITS THE DEED!!!!!....I HAVE A YARD FULL OF AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS NOT THOSE PITBULLS MIXED WITH OTHER BREEDS LIKE BOXERS MASTIFFS AND BULLDOGS THE REAL PITBULL. PEOPLE ARE CREATING MEAN AND UNSTABLE ANIMALS PEOPLE BITERS WHEN U DO THIS KEEP THE BREEDS SEPERATE... DON'T FIGHT THEM AND DON'T 'MIX THE BREEDS AND EVERYTHING WILL BE JUST FINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I live in Virginia. We will elect an Atty. General this November. I will write to him and insist he take a position of Americal Cruelty. Now that Michael Vick is out of prison, the AG has a golden opportunity to speak up against animal cruelty. I would be the first to support an increase in prison space for these people. This has got to be stopped...NOW!

I am with the rest of these people. Abuse to these poor innocent animals should be a felony. It really takes some kind of sick people in this world to need this kind of entertainment!! The person that did this needs to be put in a pin and have every one of these precious animals turned lose on him. Please do not put these poor animals to sleep. They need love and affection. Not the kind of treatment they got. Thanks ASPCA, Jewel

When is our judicial system going to set punishments that fit the crime? These and all criminals deserve to have the same treatment done to them as they did to their victims. We all need to contact our State Representatives and Federal government to let them know we are sick of the criminals getting away with murder and the victims having no justice for the crime committed against them. If the laws are not changed we are fighting a loosing battle. As soon as they close one dog fighting ring down another one opens. The punishment is just not strong enough.

I really don't understand how people can be so Curel. Thank God the ASPCA came to the rescue. I commend these people for the work they do in saving these Animals. God Bless you all.

Before watching this video I was going to discontinue my monthly contribution due to lack of funds from lack of work. however after seeing this I know these animals need it more than i do and somehow it will all work out. God Bless you all and keep up the great work.

Why cant we get a law passed that breeders need to be licensed then you will know where all these dogs are going. And what happened to the spay and neuter law? Thanks aspca for your hard work. Its not just in the south we need stricter laws in Illinois.

God bless you for all of the work you do on behalf of animals. Stories like these really break my heart.

I HOPE GOD PUNISHES THEM TO THE FULLEST EXTENT...IF I HAD MY WAY, AND I THINK I SPEAK FOR EVERYONE WHEN I SAY THIS...I'D HONESTLY LIKE TO TIE THESE PATHETIC, *&#*@#^@'S UP AND HAVE A 100LB CHAINLINK AROUND THIER NECK AND ASK THEM HOW THEY LIKE IT, IF THE PAIN THEY FEEL IS OF ANY CONCERN TO ANYBODY, IF THEYRE HUNGRY OR THIRSTY...I HOPE GOD PUNISHES THEM IN THE WORST WAY...

I CAN'T BELIEVE THE HUMAN CRUELTY!!!I WOULD LIKE TO WORK FOR THE ASPCA,I WOULD BE PROUD OF IT!!THANK YOU ASPCA,GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!I LOVE ANIMALS,I COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT THEM!!I LOVE YOU ASPCA!!!PETRA

The bible had it right...an eye for an eye. These idiots should be tied up at the exact spot the dogs were. They hould have to endure no food,water or comforts. It is about time the laws were made much more strict. Even though these animals suffered, they still showed kindness to the humans. God made a big mistake when he put man at the top of the food chain!!

OMG...I have an 11 month old fawn and white that I would not trade for the world. People that do this need to be put UNDER the jail with BUBBA who hasn't seen a woman in 6 yrs.

I personally believe that when the time comes, God has a special punishment just for people who hurt animals (and children). The Bible says that he sees it when a sparrow falls, so I know he keeps track of these things. These are such wonderful dogs, they love their people and are loyal to the death if need be.

this "sport" is an outrage! It truely breaks my heart to see animals treated like this. Thank God for the ASPCA!!! Keep up the great work, you have my support!

So interesting to see how my Saint Bernard set his head on my desk and moaned as I watched this video! The sound of the dogs barking made him very anxious....he must of heard how stressed they were via the tone of their barking!

Thanks to all the dedicated people at ASPCA for relentlessly pursuing those who would mistreat the "voiceless" victims in our society. I feel privileged to be associated with such a worthwhile organization, and even though my contribution may be small in comparison to the problems faced by our animal friends, I am confident that ASPCA uses every penny wisely and efficiently providing hope for these animals. Thank you and God Bless!

pit bulls are illegal here in my town. it's sad. i wish people would stop this crazy stuff! i hate to see this. i'm in total shock! i hate how they have to put down all the pit bulls here in my city. i hate all of this animal cruelty :[

There are not words to describe how I feel about these people. I feel there is no place on earth for people that hurt animals, they were given to us by God to love and enjoy. They give unconditional love, how many people do you know that has such a spiritual quality? I've had pitbulls, they have so much love to give and are wonderful animals. Why should the law treat this any different than if these people had of done such a horrible thing to another person? This breaks my heart to know what will happen in the end for these loving babies. If the law doesn't put them in prison for life it is falling down on its duties. No matter what the law does or doesn't do these along with the others that do such cruel things to animals will one day have to answer to God. Wonder what kind of excuse they will try to tell HIM for their actions?

The people who are involved with the cruel treatment of these dogs for fighting need to be dealt with in the same manner they treat their dogs. Personally I'd just cut their hands off.

They ought to chain the dog owners to a chain and make them fight! They are sick and ought to spend the rest of their lives being drug around with a heavy chain around their necks! Makes me sick!! God bless the ASPCA

lets do the same thing to these human animals and see how they like this treatment.

May they suffer the same pain they've inflicted on these precious animals, and be locked up for life.

hey get the facts before you speak , sounds like you are blind and stupid , if you have nothing smart to say do us all a favor and shut up because you obviously don't know what you are talking about . Fight for those who can not speak for themselves , continue to crack down on dogfighting its wrong and no animal deserves this, the sad part is the dogs' don't have a voice and rely on their "owners/in this case abusers to care for them . Its truly pathetic and those who are the accused/guilty are not human at all.

I think we should put them on chains, starve them and make them fight. This is so wrong. I can't understand how someone could pay to see this. Thank you ASPCA & may God Bless you!

THESE PEOPLE HAVE NO HEART, THEY ENJOY SEEING THESE POOR ANIMALS KILLING THEMSELVES, LETS PUT THEM IN CAHAINS AND IN POOR CONDTIONS, LETS SEE IF THEY LIKE IT !!!

We need to continue to badger our legislators to create tougher laws and increased penalties for this type of animal abuse. It has been proven that animal abusers are also child abusers as well as spouse abusers.

It is absolutely the saddest thing to see animals abused. I know that many are not going to be adoptable and have to be euthenized. I hope some do find good homes. It is ridiculous that animal cruelty does not carry a heavier sentence! It turns my stomach to watch the video and makes me want to hug each and every one!

These poor animals are suffering at the hands of monsters who don't even deserve a fair trial. They need to be shackled to a tree and left to die of thirst, hunger and exposure. They are the lowest form of humanity.

People who abuse their pets! Make me SICK!! What the hell is wrong with you? I,am asking that question to everyone that has abused their animals! You are nothing but a bunch of lowlife miserable pieces of crap! You are all severely retarded.! Because a normal person would not do this! I would hate to see what you have done to your children! Hopefully you dont have any! And if you do I feel very sorry for them. They are going to turn out just like you! Gee how proud are you now! You dont deserve to be among the living!!

I am so happy to hear that you are vigilant when finding animal abusers in cases such as this one. You are truly their angels. I hope they are prosecuted to the fullest!

God bless all of you who have the courage to do this job. I wish that I could have the guts to do it myself. I thank the Lord for all that you do every day. Let this be a message to all other dog fighting rings: you will be caught and you are monsters.

Hey! I am a resident of Alabama and I own two pit bulls. I can't believe the cruelty these dogs are subjected to. It's sickening. I hope these guys get what they have coming to them. Thank you guys for watching out for these babies and making sure they find good homes. I also would like to know if the dogs will be up for adoption and where? I know several people who are extremely active with keeping these dogs away from horrible people and they would love to have additions to their homes. I have two rescued pits and I know many more people who would love to join the fight to stop these dogs from being mistreated and living horrible lives. I hope you can let us know where they will be available and when people can start to adopt! I know these dogs need loving homes and plenty of POSITIVE attention! Thank you for everything you do. You truly are a blessing! Brittany

I want to echo everything that has been said, and just say a huge thank you to ASPCA. I wish you were in Nebraska. It's truly heartbreaking.

To "Submitted by confused at: June 5, 2009": Maybe these dogs weren't cowering, but that doesn't mean that they weren't abused. Dog fighting IS abuse and TORTURE, especially to the dogs that don’t win. Maybe you think this is an "a-s" attack, too! Maybe they did feed some of them well, they were at least lucky in that respect. Some of them weren’t as healthy, probably because they weren’t the “winners”, which is why they were in poor condition; these are the dogs that aren’t treated as well. This type of animal abuse NEEDS to be “dramatized.” It is complacent and de-sensitized people like you with no compassion or empathy that fight dogs, and only see “healthy”, not “cowering” dogs. Whether you see it or not, true responsible and loving pet owners would not have dogs tied out in the middle of no-where! Their "babies" would live in the house with them, right where they were meant to be. Everyone knows that dogs are "pack" animals and whether they live in the house with their "Moms & Dads" and other pet-baby siblings or live in a household in which they are the only baby. THIS is the right life for them, not living in the woods tied on chains. If you were a true dog lover and owner, you would have recognized the tragedy, too.

THIS IS SOOO SICK AND INHUMANE THESE PEOPLE NEED TO GO TO PRISON FOREVER,OR TIED UP AND TREATED THE SAME WAY. WAY TO GO A.S.P.C.A YOU ROCK KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK YOU DO! : )

I adopted my foster pit bull Precious that I rescued from Indiana shelter, ultimately she was unadoptable because she is a pit bull so I decided to keep her. It's unfortunate what people don't realize that is that this breed is very sweet, intelligent and loving. She is my girl and she is great with people, dogs and kids. It's dispicable that "human beings" could take the trust and loyalty of these animals and so brutally violate it. I personally think that people or poor excuse of such who dare abuse animals are walking a very thin line between domestic violance, child abuse and very violant crimes against less fortunate or defenseless others. I sure hope that our judicial system sees this connection and does something about it, because so far unfortunately these criminals have been walking away from this with a slap on the wrist. I sure hope that these dogs will have a 2nd chance and recover from this abuse and neglect. Thank you ASPCA for all your efforts and hard work. I'm sure you are angels to these dogs and my other, such as you are to me.

All I can say is Thank God for the ASPCA and the people who care so much about these dogs and all animals. I would love to work for the ASPCA becuase like all of you I love animals to no end. I feel so bad for these dogs because you can tell by the way they wag there tails at the thought of being touched by these Angels there to rescue them for the horrible abusers. I truly do not understand how someone could hurt an animal that just wants to please and love them. I am a proud owner of two pit bulls and I would never have a different breed they are the perfect dog and anyone who actually cares about them would know this!!

Oh this brought tears to my eyes - These people should be tortured - i mean really tortured. Its disgusting how they treat these dogs.I am praying they recover & be adopted by loving families. I thank God for you wonderful ASPCA people. Keep upu th good work!!!!!

I get so mad! I can not understand how we as Humans are so evil! I wish I could be there when these people are hurting these angelic animals! I would promise they would never be able to do it again. I am a Ex-Marine I think I am a pretty strong man and to see this brings me to tears! I thank the men and women who give their lives to help the animals in need! GOD bless you all! I pray that one day you are not needed! I hate to say this but I would love to make these people feel the same way as these animals did! Well before I get more mad, I am going to go. Again Thank you from my whole soul and GOD bless you all!

I have to agree with the people who say that what was done to these and other pit bulls, should be done to them. Maybe then and only then will people learn a lesson.

these dogs are so cute!! I dont know how ppl can live with themselves doing that to their dogs! I love what you guys are doing on saving these poor animals!! keep up the GOOD work!! Kind regards from Germany! Kristina

Es realmente inhumano e inmoral, que se tengan a los animalitos para propósitos bestiales, ya que ellos son parte de nuestro medio ambiente y deben ser tratados bien.

God bless you for what you do! As I watched the video, I noticed that the dogs were all wagging their tails. I wish that people would realize that pitbulls are not the savage animals that they are said to be - it's humans that make them make them fight. Keep up the great work - maybe with the help of laws being passed making dog fighting a felony with large fines and long jail sentences, this can be eliminated.

This is extremely disturbing to me, I sat here and cried realizing how they have lived their lives. There are NO animals in the world that deserve to be treated in any way but to be loved and cared for. We are truly their voices and must STOP this torture of these beautiful animals. God Bless the ASPCA!!!!

Those dogs seem so sweet! Those men should be chained up with heavy chains and forced to fight!

I do hope ALL of the dogs, including the injured ones, will have a chance to heal and be adopted by QUALIFIED caregivers. They deserve the best, to make up for the horrendous behavior of the SICK humans? who fought them. But DON'T FORGET, these two men may be prosecuted but there are numerous other spectators who participate in this bloody sickness - whether for gambling purposes or satifaction of a cruel streak.

Those poor babies, I am glad this was discovered.Especially for the one with the hurt leg, broke my heart to see that Keep up the good work.

I cannot stop crying...I don't know how you could call yourself a human if you does this. I encourage the ASPCA to continue researching and finding these people and not only taking care of the dogs, but punishing and bringing to justice the immoral humans that could let this go on.

I thank the aspca for their outstanding job and helping to save as many lives as they need. I will continue my monthly contribution.

It just makes me cry!! It is so sad that animals have to be treated like that!!

and we think we are civilized... how can some of us do this to animals... it's a reflexion of our lack of empathy and sympathy between ourselves..

This is imporable

That is enough to make you sick at heart. I'll never understand how anybody can do that crap to an animal. The people who did this, should have the same thing done to them, makes me sad

I am worried that this type of abuse will not be stopped with may states cutting back on services. In Florida, yesterday one of the counties said they were going to eliminate the animal control dept. and it would be up to the police to go after the abusers, and to get help for the animal.

My heart actually hurts when I see pictures like this. Cruelty to innocent animals is a sin. They are God's creatures, and deserve respect, love, affection, and PROTECTION. The law should deal with these offenders as harshly as they do with humans who torture, beat and kill other HUMANS. Dogfighting has got to be stopped. Looking at the sad eyes of the dogs on the video makes me unbearably sad. Dogs are so much nicer than some humans.

I watched the video and it is very disturbing to see the way those dogs were treated. I'm sure ASPCA has come across worse. These people involved in this should be put behind bars (prison) for the rest of there lives and be treated the same way they treated these animals.

I am originally from NJ where there is dog fighting but it seems to be somewhat confined to the the cities. I've worked for a veterinarian there for 20yrs and was so proud of my boss when a fighting dog came in for treatment (which is rare) and he insisted the client sign the dog over to us or the police will be called immediately. The client did sign over the pregnant bitch and we were able to save two of her pups but the rest were dead & rotting inside her. The police were called anyway. It took a lot of nerve to do what the Dr. did but he earned great respect of his whole staff. The two saved pups were taken by one of the techs and we did rehabilitate the bitch and find her a very good home after quite a bit of trust building. I see in the South animals are treated like garbage. They are for the most part not even vaccinated, spayed/neutered or provided with adequate care, food & shelter. It is also so much more rural that these atrosities,many times, go unseen. It's time for people to speak up about neighbors and aquaintenances if they suspect animal neglect or abuse. It takes a village for Animals too!

I work in the media and am an avid supporter of the aspca as well as have numerous pit rescues of my own. These people deserve to be thrown in a pit amongst each other and forced to fight to the death, just like they do to these poor dogs. And for the weaker ones they will be drowned electrocuted and tortured just like they do to the dogs. That's my feeling, an eye for an eye when it comes to cases like these.

I almost can't watch stuff like this anymore, but it keeps my fires burning. My own dog became a bait dog to aide in these horrible practices when he was taken from our own backyard when I was younger, the day after Christmas no less. I almost want to say eye for an eye, and let them go against one of the dogs they trained, and they can only use their teeth to defend themselves, but they would just do more harm to those beautiful animals. I keep hope that one day dog fighting will not exist. Kharma will deal with these mosnters, and the courts as well. Keep up the good work.

Today is my birthday and this was the best gift I received. To see people get caught for these heinous crimes is great. Animals unlike humans love unconditionally and some people see fit to try to remove their love and beauty from this dying world. Way to go to the people involved in this raid.

I totally agree with everything that has been said, but here is another idea...quit breeding the pit bulls or many other animals as that goes. There are soooo many dogs and cats that need homes in shelters. I am trying to place a pit bull (that is in a shelter, so you know his time is limited) and two labradors as we speak. This also goes for horses. When they took aways the slaugter houses, what are we going to do with unwanted horses? Quit breeding!! I think everyone that makes a living at breeding/selling animals should be required to help euthenize pets at the local shelter that are being put to sleep simply because no one wants them. I have placed many unwanted dogs, cats and horses in loving homes and I will not stop as long as there are animals in need. Bottom line, we have got to do something for our animals, thank you ASPCA.

What is it going to take for the laws to become heavier for these horrific crimes. These are people that do not value animal life and maybe not even human life. In fact, any serial killer will tell you they started out by torturing animals. It's only one step away from disregarding human life. Unless each state legislates stiffer sentences this will continue to go on. These rescue stories are sad and great at the same time, but, they are only the ones the SPCA is lucky to to have found or been tipped off about. There are so many more out there I am sure. Ignorance breeds ignorance.

I have two black pits (one is a mix) but they are the sweetest and most wonderful dogs. It breaks my heart to see people do this to these incredible animals. Pits are so eager to please and that, sadly, is their downfall. It is what makes it so easy for these lowlifes to exploit them. Even after all that has been done by humans to that poor baby w/ the hurt leg, he still has a wag in his tail for the people who come to save him. I kills me that pits have such a bad reputation. They are so sensitive and emotional. There is nothing in the world like a pit bull's smile! I get the pleasure of seeing it every day and I wouldn't have any other kind of dog. Thank you to the people working hard to save these beautiful amazing animals from this horrid life. I sincerely hope the people who did this to these dogs get what they deserve!

Those poor sweet dogs. All they want is to love and be loved back. The people who do this to animals thoroughly disgust me. I agree with Becky's quote from Charlie Daniels, "...You just take those rascals out in the swamp Put them on their knees and tie 'em to a stump And let the rattlers and the bugs and the alligators do the rest." Many many thanks to the ASPCA and everyone everywhere who does his or her best on behalf of animals everywhere.

They should put these people they catch fighting dogs in a cage and let the Pit Bulls tear them up!

This is unbeleivable.How could people do such horrible tings?We adopted a dog from our local shelter that was used for fighting and he turned out to be a great family dog.I hope that these dogs are able to go to good homes.Thank you to all that helped in this terrible situation.What will happen to these lowlives who did this?????

It amazes me how cruel humans are. I cannot for the life of me understand being to crule to an animal. Thank you ASPCA for the work you do!

Thank You Thank you ASPCA !!!! for saving these poor dogs and all others being mistreated !! You all are wonderful people!!!!

the owners should be abused like the animals were. tied, abused, no food or water, big log chain around their necks too.. animals don't deserve this treatment.. my hats is off the the ASPCA

I agree with you Anonymous, put those abusers together and let them fight each other to the death. Most men that are abusive at a young age, especially to animals, turn out to be serial killers. They should be the one's that are "Put Down", "Euthanized", etc.

I am a professional positive method dog trainer, formerly Vet Tech, and have worked with dog rescue for 30 years. Anyone who thinks it is ok to tie or chain a dog, let it live in a barrel, or hit it with a stick FOR ANY REASON is a dog abuser. It is sickening, and more sickening is that these men will not suffer any punishment as horrible as that they have dealt these dogs. I too own a Pitbull, and have had them all my life. Yes, some of them have dog agression problems, primarily due to poor breeding, or those who deliberately breed dogs for agression. Either way, it's created by humans, not the dogs, and it's always the dogs, not the humans that suffer for it. These dogs can most certainly be rehabilitated. The problem is that with millions of Pit bulls dying in shelters already, this investment of resources is difficult to justify. Hopefully, as Best Friends did with the worst of the Vick dogs, some rescue will step in to advocate for the victims here, the dogs.

Again and again we see just how cruel people can be and how amazing dogs really are! Support the ASPCA without them so many dogs will still suffer.

Despite their deplorable conditions, these dogs still wagged their tails at the humans. God Bless ASPCA...that's why I give.

Thankyou so much ASPCA. I hope these people are prosecuted to the fullest extent and serve long sentences. They shouldn't ever be allowed to own an animal again. I know enough darling pit bulls to know it's the owners, not the dog. I sat and cried watching your video, and I will pass it on.

The reason I make montly donations to the ASPCA is because I have an instinctive need to help any abused animal, but I couldn't handle doing the first respose work. I would become too angry and want revenge on the monsters that participate in this or any kind of animal cruelty. So thank you ASPCA for your work, I will always support you!

This is why people think that pitt bulls are mean, cause of the way people treat them and stuff like this upsets me. Now im a person that raised pitt bulls and none of my dogs ever turned out like that. It is cruel and i hope that people out there would learn not to ever do that!

There is only one penalty that is perfect for these low lifes, GIVE THEM THE DEATH PENALTY!!!!!!!!!!

I echo 'Jeff's' sentiments entirely, where is the deterrent to stop these evil people from carrying out these attrocities, the laws need to be changed to at least make them think twice about what they are doing. I see time and time again the 'threats' of punishment for animal cruelty end up as some miserly fine, that is not a punishment befitting cruelty, the courts should harden up and send these people to jail or as Jeff says put them on a chain gang with shackels and collars like they have put on those poor defenseless creatures. I am actually a very easy going person generally but this makes my blood boil!!!!

Please tell me these dogs will not be euthanized. They deserve homes with loving families. Reassure us all please.

I do not understand how anyone, can hurt animals that have a natural instint to love and serve humans. We should treat them as GOD's little creature, and love them with all our hearts. I am so glad that the ASPCA was there to help these animals and the invetigation. I hope they get punished, I know that God will see to that in the end.

animal cruelty should be a hanging offense,that's how strongly i feel about it and yes im a proud owner of a 4 y/o bassett hound

The ASPCA is truly a gift sent from heaven to save our pet Angels that will give you nothing but unconditional love no matter how they are treated. It is truly sad to see that a human being can actually treat such a lovable animal with so much cruelty and neglect. Animals have feelings just like we humans do and so many of us out there still need to be taught a good lesson on loving and caring for our pets. Thank you ASPCA and those who donate when they can, for being there when most needed!

animal cruelty is inexcusable and disturbing. equally as upsetting are the comments to maim, torture, and kill the offenders. of course their behavior is appalling and punishment is imperative. but must we resort to violence to punish violence? are we no better than the animal abusers if we take delight in their torture and abuse. abusing any living being is wrong-- even if they deserve it.

Let's hope that all those people who try to convince us that "pitbulls are born killers" will look at the attitudes of these dogs. You would expect them to be a lot more difficult to rescue under the circumstances. There is simply no such thing as a "bad breed". I agree with the statements of others here, there is NO punishment too harsh for the idiots who would treat defenseless animals in this manner. And Thank You and God Bless to those who make the time to do this work.

Thank you ASPCA more donations coming to you guys. Anything the public can contribute is good s- please everyone donate generously, these beautiful animals need help on a continuous basis. Pits especially have been on the bad end of the deal for way too long. Hope that some of these dogs can be save. Bless everyone helping them out.

I rescued a fighting pitbull. He was thrown out of a moving car in a box in NYC. It was so sad-he was skinny, scared, beat up, but loving! I have small children, so I knew my house wouldn't be the best fit for him, so I started on my quest for the best home for him! I kept him for a couple of weeks - took him to the vet, fattened him up and found a great home at my vet-tech's home. She had a lot of experience with pitbulls and I knew this was his new home! My kids still talk about him and I still cry when I think of him b/c he was so kind & loving even after all the abuse he went through at the hands of people!

THAT IS SO SAD WHAT PEOPLE DO TO ANIMALS. SOMEONE SHOULD DO TO THEM WHAT THEY DO TO THESE DOGS. THANK YOU ASPCA. I HAVE A DOG AND I LOVE AND TAKE CARE OF HER . BECAUSE SHE IS PART OF THE FAMILY. ANIMAL CRUELTY SHOULD BE A FELONY. I FEEL SORRY FOR THESE POOR DOGS. BEING TREATED LIKE THAT. THEY DON'T ASK FOR A LIFE LIKE THAT.THANKS TO THE ASPCA FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK.

Animals are the only ones who give you unconditional love I don"t see how people can be so mean. If they do this to animals they will do it to humans too if there is a profit in it.

No breed of dog deserves to be treated this way! I am glad to see that they were found, now comes the hard part...the healing...poor things!! itsman

These people, if they are people. Not no what they do. They have an evil heart. I will never understand how someone could watch these animals fight to their death. Not only that, but use other helpless animals to keep the dogs up to par. I pray that these heartless people brought to justice and not just a slap on the wrist, but time. They are the ones that give pitbulls the bad reputation.

We have a situation right here in Scottsbluff, NE Can you help us stop them?

Thank you ASPCA and all the officers involved. People like all of you make a difference.

It is appalling to know that their are people out there walking the streets that entertain this sort of abuse. How can anyone own an animal and have no respect or love for it? It breaks my heart to know that animals have to endure this sort of abuse and torture everyday. Every time I look at an animal and see this sort of thing going on, I wonder what is going on in their mind. They are man's best friend, yet this is how they get treated. I just never will understand how people can be so evil and so uncaring for one of God's beautiful creatures. They have so much love to give and I don't understand how a person can watch animals kill each other and not have any compassion. It is just beyond belief to me!! I am so thankful for the A.S.P.C.A. and all the animal rescue groups out there today that work everyday to get them out of these situations. I just wish that there were higher charges and a stronger justice system for these people with such warped minds. I mean these animals have feelings just as much as a human, yet these people will only get a fine or six months in jail. What is that going to teach a person? Put them in jail for 10 years or more. I mean these are felony charges and deserve real felony sentences. These people need to pay for destroying and harming God's innocent creatures.

I agree with the last person ...those men should be encaged and fprced to fight for the rest of their life ....SHAME SHAME on them ....prison for life .....a dog a and any animal has as much right as a human geole geole geole

At least life of fighting and suffering at the end of a chain is over for these dogs. I am glad that you are cracking down on this bloodsport. Dogs suffering like that is heartbreaking for those dogs and those who care about dogs in genral. So thank you and God bless. Sincerly Lisbeth Mønsted Larsen Greyhound Action Denmark.

there would be "NO HESITATION" for anyone harming a animal. they need a heavy chain put on the people who are harming the animal,s, let them stay outside in the dirt, rain & bitter cold with no food. THANK YOU ASPCA,THE LAWS NEED TO CHANGE,ASPCA SHOULD HAVE THEIR OWN JUDGE & JURY.

These dog fighters should be chained in the ring with an angry lion and raw meat strapped to their genitals. They should be put through the pain that they put these dogs through. These dogs are obly being loyal and want to please their owners. It's such a shame that this puts their health and lives on the line. I hope these men rot in hell.

I hope these dogs are not put down. I noticed throughout the entire footage of the video randolph leader provided that none of the dogs seemed overly aggressive if at all aggressive; not even towrds each other since you could see they were out in the open and not spaced that far apart from each other, and usually that's one of the biggest reasons why it would be to hard to try to adopt them out is because they are so dog aggressive they end up needing strictly one on one attention from anyone willing to adopt them and cannot be placed within a home other dogs are already occupying. I know it's not so much that they are people aggressive as dog aggressive, but these dogs really did not look at all threatened by the people sent there to look them over and treat them...in fact they seemed to openly welcome the attention. Ever dog was I saw on this video had their tails wagging when the people were there at the scene...they have a pretty good chance of being able to be sent to shelters for rehabilitation and adoption...

Thanks ASPCA for posting the video. It reminds people of what goes on and gets people fired up. When we forget about them they go unprotected because WE ARE THEIR VOICE! Therefore it's important to be reminded.

The video also brought tears to my eyes. I am in agreement with the sentiments of the other writers. As a society we need to teach that cruelty to helpless animals or people will not be tolerated. I consider my political party "animal welfare" and vote accordingly. The offense for animal cruelty should be severe enough to deter the crime. In addition education that all living creatures feel pain and suffer but can not speak their anguish might deter the ignorant that still have the human like quality of compassion. For those with no heart, these antisocial scum require severe consequences and deterents to stop them. In some cases they should be behind bars forever.

I do not understand how people can think dog fighting is a fun thing to watch or take part in! My heart breaks for these animals. I think the problem is these people are not taught empathy and compassion when they are children. Very sad!

I cannot even bear to watch the video - everytime I see or hear about situations like this where awful humans (who are filthy criminals) are abusing the most loving of all creatures! I should not even state in public what I would like to see happen to the criminals caught in this case of dog fighting, abuse, neglect of medical needs, etc. They disgust me and I wonder why they even deserve to live on this earth they are worthless in my opinion and so is everyone who ever witnessed these activities without reporting and ensuring it was stopped. Thanks heavens for the ASPCA who are out there helping to be the voice of the animals. Thank you ASPCA!

thank you for everything you do for these animals, you are their voice!! just knowing you're providing miracles every day for animals that have given up, i wish i could donate every red cent to the ASPCA!! thank you all!!!

As cruelly as these "vicious" animals were treated, you see wagging tails and happy dogs, eager to be saved by kindness. When will humans stop acting as predators and lords over other animals. All things just want to live. I don't hate easily, but I surely despise those that would do this. jacquie kubin, editor, Donne Tempo Magazine, http://www.donnetempo.com

I thank the ASPCA for doing what they do to help the animals out!! They can't speak but ya'll do it for them and I thank you for that. Just recently we had the go orange week information back. We rasied over 400 dollars for our local shelter!!

We've adopted a pit bull (Jordan). I don't believe that he has a fighting background, but he did spend a year at the local shelter. I can honestly say that he's the best dog we've ever had. He's smart, well behaved (not that he's learned his manners, which took the better part of a year), loving, extremely loyal & thankful to have a home. He's great w/ our 5 year old son & gets along w/ our other 2 dogs (Beagle & Westie). Pit Bulls need an image make-over, which starts with educating the public & responsible pet owners. Without both, we're not going to be able to overcome the negative media attention. I still haven't been able to figure out why the media often enjoys picking on them; I guess is just sensational, which they believe will sell. That angers me.

I am happy to see another dog figthing ring gone. Thanks ASPCA.I wish people that run these rings would think amimals feel pain just like they do. they want love like most people do. Lock them away an throw away the KEY. God bless the ASPCA.

What is wrong with people, can't they see that this is not right. Dogs love people and to abuse them this way is horrible. Satan is in control of these people and to stop it we need to put these people in jail as if they abused a human, so that they will learn that abuse in any way if a crime. We need to start showing a example of these people. Wake up America

THIS IS HORRIBLE!!! THEY NEED TO BE LOCKED UP WITH CHAINS AND LEFT WITHOUT FOOD OR WATER & SEE HOW THEY FIGHT AMONG THEMSELVES! THIS IS A DISGRACE HOW HUMANS CAN TREAT THESE DOGS LIKE THAT! I'M TRYING TO KEEP MY LOVING PITBULL AND THESE PEOPLE WHO HAVE THEM MISTREAT THEM IS VARIOUS OF WAYS!! MAY GOD HAVE NO MERCY ON THEM!!

Bless you ASPCA! i don't know what those dogs would have done without you.

This type of abuse is unforgiveable!!! The current laws are too soft. These low-lifes should be made to endure just what these precious animals had to face - constant abuse, lack of medical care and lack of the basics of life. All I can say is, "Thank the Good Lord for the ASPCA!! Please never stop what you are doing!!"

This is SO sad!!! I have a pure red nose pit and she is my angel. Pit Bulls are WONDERFUL dogs and I get nothing but negative opinions about her and it breaks my heart. Its people like these cruel men that make me fight for ANY "fighting" breed of dog. I adore them all and I think it is so wrong and so hard on the people who have these dogs BUT RAISED THEM RIGHT!!!! Good job ASPCA!!!!! Im so proud everyday to be a part of the fight!!! Keep it up, Im behind you guys 100%. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

So many of us read about this and our hearts ache and wonder how people can still treat animals with so much cruelty. We are a saddened nation. We are a nation of anger and think nothing of abusing those defenseless to us. This isn't just about animals. . .there are people that do it to their own children. My heart more then breaks. I see those animals in this video and watch them wag their tails. . .with all they have been through they are still willing to trust and search for touch. I wish I had the answer. . .I wish I could make a difference. . .I wish education would make a difference, but every time the ASPCA closes someone down. . .how many are opening up? I'm tired of seeing all the animals for sale in the Pennysaver, in the paper. . .what about all the animals out there WAITING to be adopted and selfish people keep breeding for money with NO regard of the life in their hands. Thank you ASPCA. . .I will keep following, I will keep contributing, but I pray for the day when there are stronger penalties, when people can't breed and sale, when 1000s of animals aren't euthanized just because, when there are NO more in humane conditions for all animals (at the hands of humans).

I can't bring myself to even watch the video because I know I would be very upset and would have a hard time getting this out of my mind. Thank God you found these animals and without looking at the video I hope that somehow these animals were saved and will go to loving homes. I don't have a pit bull but would not hesitate to get one, if I had the room. There are not any bad dogs just bad humans that train them wrong. I pray every day for all of the animals and hope that they can all get homes to be loved and cared for. I wish I had the finances and I would do more. Right now I have all I can handle, with 4 dogs and 4 cats. All are rescues except one that was given to me after I lost my precious girl to cushions desease. Thank you for letting me comment

the owners of those fighting dogs are disgusting excuses for human beings. im so glad the aspca rescued them. i hope the heartless owners rot in jail. thier names should be posted everywhere so people know how disgusting they truly are. thanks god for the aspca. what will happen to all those dogd though? will they be put down? what a shame if they are.

Thank you so much for helping all these helpless dogs, Lord Bless All Of You for what you are doing to help animals in cruel treatment such as this. God sees all, even a sparrow that falls, and these people will meet God and he will punish them, Thank you so much for helping keep our world population of animals a better place!!

This is horribly I can't believe they are doing this to these poor dogs.

This makes so sick. I will NEVER be able to understand the mentality of a person who does this type of thing to an animal and enjoys it, nor do I want to. I also don't understand those who watch and bet on it, it is sick and disgusting and sad. Some people have long tried to argue that this horrid thing is a 'sport and a cultural' thing, I get so angry when I hear this ridiculous argument, it is nothing but a disgusting, cruel and vicious act and anyone that participates at all is void of emotion and empathy and has to have SOME sort of tendency towards violence. Dogs are such wonderful animals, they are loyal and their love is honest and unconditional. Pits are wonderful breeds when bred properly and trained properly. These people are giving them drugs and doing all sorts of awful things to them and there they are still waging their tails to their rescuers. I hope that they have a happy ending to their cruel beginnings. God Bless the people that came to the rescue.

Bravo ASPCA. If I saw such doings I would be the FIRST in line to report it. That makes me feel so sadly. Those dogs you saved are thankful as well I am sure. They all seemed so very friendly. I hope they get the best homes with people who will show them love and a sense of comfort. SURELY NOTHING like they experienced in their pasts.

The good people who have taken time to comment have said it all. I will only add to all of you, take more time to contact your lawmakers in your state. You want tougher laws and higher punishment for dog fighters. And more importantly, wheather your Judges are elected or appointed, you have a voice. Attend political meetings, and when it's Q&A time, step up and make the person seeking the judgeship account for their position on punishment for dog fighters. I know from personal experience, there are Judges whose ruling can be maximum punishment or not. A poor Huskey did not get justice from one of our Judges, and paid a greater price because the Judge did not do the right thing. Needless to say, my vote in the next election did not go to that Judge. I now ask the right questions, if don't get the right answer, my vote goes to the candidate who will rule in favor of the victim, not the defendant. Thank you ASPCA, you are wonderful.

these people who fight these dogs are the reason these dogs have such a bad rap. i think there should be tougher laws and punishments for individuals who are involved with dog fighting.obviously the punishment isnt so sever that they are affraid to do it anymore so i say longer jail time higher fines and more punishments. and to think these dogs will most likely be put down do to the stupidity of their owners poor poor dogs.

Shoe me a person who mistreats an animal and I'll show you a person who is unfit to be in human society. They are are skanks and should be euthanized themselves. No use to society and would probably sell thier own Mama given the opportunity

I hope that the courts will make those people serve every minute of their time and not let him walk in 3 months, so that they can start the abuse again...How can people hate...anything or anyone ..so much as to treat

It is just for something like this that I support ASPCA. I hope those people end up in jail although that seems too easy. They cannot be called human beings = evil. Thanks to you kind folks

As a bully owner, I cannot imagine how anyone could do this to these sweet & loyal dogs! This is the reason many people think these dogs are bad from the start. I have defended my dog's character against many who view bulldogs as violent and aggressive. I have never loved a dog so much as I do my 'Luna Belle'. I am a resident of Alabama and this sickens my very soul. I think it takes a special kind of jerk to promote this kind of cruelty and violence. Kudos to ASPCA, keep up the great work guys!!

I cried while watching this video and I still am crying after wards. I agree with the other commenter who said there should be a special place in hell for the people who do this to poor defenseless animals. How barbaric. I think we should put them in a cage and let them be bitten and see how they like it, jerks!!

Unfortunately the bad guys that do this stuff are not watching this from the ASPCA. I dont believe they are sorry for abusing these animals -ONLY SORRY THAT THEY WERE CAUGHT - I've said it before and now I'll say it again. Humans are terrorist, humans hurt eachother and anything else they can take advantage of for profit. Humans hurt and abuse other creatures for testing. Lets keep the lawyers happy ! As I sit here at this moment with my two dogs I feel only trust and safety with them. They are not thinking how to hurt me or take my earnings. Very few other humans can do that. I'm going to guess most reading this are not the ones I'm writing about...I mean, if your interested in the ASPCA , then maybe there is a chance for ourselves and animals, maybe you are a kind and compassionate person. We need to be kind to eachother and to our friends that share life and the world with us. Obama is not our savior - believe it or not ! Every individual out there is the solution -you make a difference - your actions and efforts make results - "Hope is what we do when we give up and watch what happens" Take action and get off your butt. Take a moment to make the world better -what comes around goes around. With all that said - support the ASPCA , they are taking action to make it a better world !

Thank you for helping these dogs. I am so f'ing over the way these beautiful creatures of God are treated.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. We need better laws that reflect the humane treatment of animals in general and tougher laws for those that choose this type of abuse. Ghandi said that "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals." Obviously, we're not living up to this, but now is the time to turn the tide. I am a monthly contributor to the ASPCA and I highly recommend that everyone that reads this do the same. I also host a national radio show and on our website we post action alerts that need our signatures along with grassroots animal groups that need our help. Go to www.conscioustalk.net and click on "Action Page" where you can do your part!

Death is TOO good for these rotten people!! May God have mercy on every animal!!! Thank you for helping these dogs... my heart is crushed!!!

Thank you for all your hard work in saving animals. This is my passion I love animals more than anyone knows. I support you with as much as I can give monthly. Hopefully I can give more at a later time.

I thank each and every person of the ASPCA for making a difference. We all need to continue to support this organization with our kind donations because then we make the difference as well in these rescues and medical care of these precious animals. It is beyond any imaginable thought of how any one person could condone such treatment and cruelty of these animals. I pray that justice will be served and that these animals find peace in their future days ahead.

U GUYS DID A GREAT JOB...BLESS YOUR SOULS

It never ceases to amaze me what so-called human beings are capable of inflicting on animals. Neither does it surprise me that our so-called lawmakers don't do anything to alleviate the misery of animals that are subjected to human garbage such as the sort that ran this dog-fighting ring. Here, in Pittsburgh, judges and lawyers have actually been observed in attendance at dog fights!

I just don't understand why people do stupid stuff like this and how so many people can be so cruel. What's sad is it goes on all the time I am sure but thanks to the ASPCA, one step at a time. These people that are cruel are LOSERS!!

Shocking video of the poor dogs. I wanted to cry when I saw that little black one with the twisted foot. I hope they managed to mend it. We have the same problems here in the UK. I just cannot believe how cruel people are to animals.

I feel very bad for those dogs and very mad at people that do this. All these dogs after all they been through still wagged their tails and wanted love. Please find them good homes. We would have alot less crime if the punishment for crimes would be the same for the crime. ie.if you murder, you get killed the same way, no waiting in jail, etc. etc. etc. Another thing some people say a human and animal's life is different. IT IS NOT! IF IT CAN FELL PAIN; IT IS A LIFE AND SHOULD BE TREATED THE SAME AS A HUMAN LIFE!

Who ever these people are that had these beautiful animals ought to be tied up and fed to them.Such treatment of animals of any kind is deplorable.I wish I was rich and could adopt them all.Those poor animals need lots of love and retraining.

I think it's clear that the majority of us would like to see stricter punishments for those who mistreat any animal. Especially the American Pitbull Terrier. They're are by far one of the most loving and loyal breeds out there. And it is very sad to see how greed and complete insensitivity can cause a human being to mistreat, abuse and neglect all for greed and power. However when we make comments stating how we would like to see people tortured in the same manner as these animals it doesn't exactly reflect well on our behalf. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing more I'd like to see then some of these facilitators to suffer by living in the same conditions. But if we really want to make progress we need to keep our cool and work with people like those at the ASPCA to keep moving forward in order to create more laws that "protect" these animals and of course create stricter consequences for those who abuse and neglect. And as we can see this is happening over time. The ASPCA workers really set a solid example. They're not lashing out on camera with uncontrolled emotion. They're simply taking action, rescuing these animals and immediately going to work in order to help the victimized animals become stronger emotionally, mentally and physically. Thus ultimately allowing these animals to become stable enough to enter a home and have a family or owner that gets them well socialized. We're making headway. So let’s keep our heads up and give a big thanks to the ASPCA for coming through once again and saving the lives of some truly beautiful animals who can now enjoy a happy and healthy life like they deserved from the beginning.

Without stricter laws and higher fees, this kind of criminal activity will continue. I am disgusted and sadened by what these animals have had to endure at the hands of pychopaths. Hasnt it been said that a serial killer starts by abusing animals? Geez! I believe the sick people that do this should not only get prison time but also be required to pay money to the SPCA or any other organization that cares for these dogs for the remainder of the dogs lives.

Thank you ASPCA and your caring volunteers and staff for making the world a better place for these animals. Dogs are God's special gift to us. I hope that dog-fighting rings come to see the error of their ways and join the good guys in the fight against animal abuse.

Oh my goodness. I love how people who care so much for animals would do anything they could to protect them. Dogfighting and any other animal abuse just makes me sick, and I don't know how these people live with themselfs. Doing this to animals that only want to love you and be there for you. Thank you Animal Law Inforcment for helping these animals. I would one day like to be just like you guys.

I am not surprised at the cruelty practiced by people like these. What I can NOT ubderstand is the Courts taking too long to prosecute, which results in "justice delayed is justice denied" (or at lesast watered down). Once they are caught and stopped, they should be prosecuted as soon as they are arraigned and the penalty should be commensurate with the crime. No more slap on the wrist, no more probation, no more chasing out of the jurisdiction. They should serve their appropriately heavy penalty for what they do where they committed the crime. That way, they can not set up shop in another county or state.

I am so grateful for ASPCA and all the others who helped with this assignment. I hope and pray that those men get what they deserve. No dog or any type animal deserves that type treatment or lifestyle.

I can't believe the inhumanity of all of this. Those dogs just melt from the gentle touch they are receiving from the people that rescued them. You can just see how deprived of human kindness they have been. I hope they do not have to suffer the fate of being put down, as you can see they are so greatful just to have someone pet them and talk to them kindly. They look like they aren't dangerous to people, but unfortunatly they would be dangerous to other animals. I hope they can be rehabilitated and the people that are responsible should have to live out the rest of their lives helplessly chained to the ground, forced to fight and be injured and receive no medical care. With no human contact or anyone to interact with until they have to fight and be injured again. I wish we could do that to them, anyone who would do this to something so inocent and defenseless.

Thank YOU for all your help and thanks for showing about the REAL things that really goes on to these poor animals. If you can't find a home for the last dog let me know. I will adopt. The LOVE in that dogs eyes when he/she knew you was there to help. What was wrong with the leg? I know with out a dought that they will be adopted. All the dogs seems VERY good.

god gave these animals to us as a gift to love and protect and not to abuse. thank you aspca for the wonderful work you all do.

I am a owner of 2 WONDERFUL pitbulls and have numerous friends and family with pitbulls. They are such loving animals and would do anything for their owners. I dont understand how anyone can put such a wonderful animal in a position to fight for their lives. Pitbulls have such a bad rap. Prosecute to the fullest!!!!!! Put the offenders in the same position as the dogs. Make them fight for their lives. Its only fair to these loving animals that justice is served.

As a pitbull owner myself, I find this type of treatment cruel. My pet was rescued of the streets of Louisiana. She could have been bred to fight herself, who knows. She is a loving social intelligent part of my family. She plays happily with large groups of dogs without incident. She is great with my neice and nephew. An animal should be part of a home, in my opinion there is no such thing as a 'outside dog'. All pets should be part of a home, meaning inside on a fluffy bed enjoying the same comforts as we do. Being tied to a stake in a remote area is not indictive of proper care. this was a dog fighting ring. Remember these dogs can be rehabilitated by the proper means. Look at many of the Vick dogs. They have been placed in loving homes, with children and other pets in some circumstances. We spend thousands upon thousands of dollars in our society rehabilitating the dog fighters, why do we not spend the time to rehabilitate the dog? The dog, after all is more capable of leaving the past behind them. It may take time, but we owe them that. I agree that the punishment for such crimes should be more severe. They after all taking a life. These people view life as disposable. LIFE as disposable! I'm sure this extends beyond the dogs they are using to simply make money. Which is why we need to strive to increase the punishment against these crimes. To all those that fight dogs- maybe you should step into the ring and face another human opponent in a death match. Do you feel macho now? Or are you full of fear? Using anogther's life to produce profit is unspeakable whether it be a dog, a rooster or another human. Equally cruel.. equally punishable.

Sickening!! Lock these criminals up for a long time to send a message to other abusers that there's zero tolerance for this brutal activity. We have to break the cycle of abuse somehow. Michael Vick was taken to dog fights as a young child. This will continue unless the punishment is severe enough to make people think twice before they get involves in this blood sport.

I am so glad that, first and foremost, another illegial dog fighting operation was closed down and these beautiful dogs were rescued. I am also glad to see that, for the most part as depicted in the video, these dogs that are trained to fight were so happy to see people and get some attention and loving care. Pit bulls are not the monsters they are made out to be. I hope all of these dogs are able to be rehabilitated and adopted out or at least be able to live out their lives in a former fighting dog sanctuary. Thank you to the ASPCA and the law for giving us the opportunity to see first hand the great work you do. Thank you for saving these dogs.

I wish the laws again st dog fighting were more fierce. If people can do this kind of abuse to animals, just think what they could do to humans. I wish that offenders that do dog fighting would have the same punishment as someone that would commit a crime against humans. The reason that this type of crime happens is only because the dog cannot speak for himself. It takes organizations like the ASPCA to catch these vile, hoorific, terrible humans (if you can call them that) to do the work for the dogs. Please let these offenders do heavy time, not just a slap on the wrist as it most of the time happens. I live for my dogs and could not imagine my life without them. Pit Bulls have a bad reputation thanks to the offenders that fight them. We need tougher laws and we need them now.

We need jail or prison time for people like these two. I am so thankful for the ASPCA.

Just want to thank all those involved in the rescue of these dogs and of all the dogs in the past. Having lived in TN for a few years previously I know first hand how wide spread and cruel dog fighting is. It is everywhere and it is up to everyone who cares to watch and report and follow up to with law enforcement to be sure this is stopped.

I have to believe that those who partake in such evil, cruel activities will meet their maker at the end. We all have to answer one way or the other for how we have tread on this planet and how we have treated other living beings. These beautiful dogs, beautiful souls, should be loved for the gifts they are. God bless you all, for it takes a very special person to do what you do. My heart and soul cries for all who have been and are bing abused. Please do not stop....

Thank you for your hard work and dedication. I continue to donate every month and am so please when people get caught and animals are rescued. They will face their maker in the end, THANK YOU ASPCA!!!!

I want to applaud the rescuers who helped these dogs. The world needs more people like you!! I am currently a vet student and pitbull supporter, having 7 rescued pits myself. They are the most amazing animals, the video of the raid is evidence of this as they wag their tails despite those conditions. Hopefully some of these dogs can be rehabilitated and adopted out. Can't wait to come help as soon as I get out of vet school :) Again, Thank you ASPCA!!!

I have two pitts and this makes me cry!! These are such loving dogs, how people can treat animals in this manner is beyond me, it takes a pretty sick human being as far as I'm concerned. I pray these dogs find loving homes and finally get what they deserve...God Bless the people that make a difference in these animals lives!!!

THE SAD PART ABOUT THIS IS THESE DOGS WILL MOST LIKELY BE PUT TO SLEEP BECAUSE THEY ARE FIGHTING DOGS NOT TO MANY STATES GIVE FIGHTING DOGS A SECOND CHANCE SO HOPEFULLY ALABAMA IS A SECOND CHANCE STATE AS YOU CAN SEE THEY ARE NOT BEING AGGRESSIVE TOWARD PEOPLE SO CHANCES ARE THEY CAN BE TRAINED AGAIN AND FIND A LOVING FAMILY TO TAKE CARE OF THEM !! IT MAKES ME SO SAD TO SEE WHAT THESE POOR DOGS HAVE GONE THRU !!!! HOPEFULLY THESE PEOPLE WILL GET THE BOOK THROWN AT THEM FOR THIS AND NOT SOME STUPID PROBATION OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT !!!!

I think we should put these people who do these things in lion cages and let the lions decide what a good punishment is for these people who where born under Saten himself.

Thank god for the rescuers! God has put them here to do a special job..to help these innocent victims of such cruel and inhumane treatment. In spite of their mistreatment and abuse they have still welcomed their rescuers. Our laws need to be more severe for these peopel and also for anyone who is caught even being at one of these dog fights. And whoever said it above this will continue especially when the likes fo Michael Vick are accepted back into society. God bless all the dogs that were rescued and I hope that they can rehabilitated and adopted by families that can give them the best. They deserve it!

The conditions and treatment thse poor dogs have endured is shocking & the owners should be shackled with heavy collars and tied with chains to posts like their dogs for a specified time as part of their punishment!!! How can people be so inhumane to any living thing?! Should be mandatory 10 year prison confinement for these guys plus paying for dogs' rehabilitation.

I am extremely upset that these people continue to breed, fight, and make money off these poor animals. A life of prison for these dogs is so cruel. I hope these people get extreme punishment and long prison sentences for their inhumane ways. Keep up your great work in helping all our 4 legged friends.

its very very bad what the worst is of the humans behaving in this way definetly these people should be punished with any forgiveness I think all the people who has involved in this type of situation should have the same treatment as they have done to all these innocent and harmless animals These people should be tied with chains ,with no food and they feel themselves that they have done a big mistake and that no one repeats this type of cruelty towards these voiceless animals I feel very bad about these things and wonder how are these situations happening in a conutry like United States Besides ASPCA taking high measures to prevent animal cruelty

It is obvious by their behavior that these dogs are happy to be rescued. The dog with the unhealthy limb grabbed my heart. He wanted help. What is to become of the owners? Education while incarcerated, I hope. Allow them to clean up after animals. Allow them to build dog houses. Day after day. If they receive pay, a portion of it should go to feed for animals. We have to talk about these abuses with our family and friends. Educate, Educate, Educate. If more people know, their power will help stop the cycle of abuse. Talk, Talk, Talk about it. Send our feelings to our Legislators. We vote for them. If they don't listen to us, they know that their days, in Office, are numbered. I do believe in the voting process and became a voting inspector in my state to aid my fellow citizens within the voting process. We have the Power to change things--we do--we can. Vocalize!!!

I hope these monster people rot in hell. NO dog deserves this treatment/abuse. It makes me f'ing sick.

This is in response to: (Submitted by Cortez916 at: June 5, 2009.) You are an idiot and quite possibly cruel to animals as well or you need better glasses. Most of those dogs looked thin to me and I could see scars and debilitating wounds on several of these dogs. Men do these heinous things to all kinds of animals and humans, too. I doubt there are many women that would do such heinous things. I agree with all the responses that stated these men should have the same treatment done to them as they did to these poor dogs. I have a Rottweiler and a German Shepherd and have friends with pitbull mixes. I have never had my dogs or any of my friends dogs get into fights where they maim each other, especially if they are well-socialized. Another thing, obviously due to your ignorance, it is a well-known fact that dogs are pack animals and live in a pack. They are not meant to be tied in the woods on very short and extremely heavy chains. (another thing attributed to dog fighting which you obviously missed!) I hope someone ties you in the woods and lets you be "well fed", tied to heavy chains and using exercise equipment to keep you "fit!!"

If a humane can show signs of this kind of fun or cruelty towards animals just think what they are capable of towards another human being...like I have said I have more compassion for animals than the stupidity of humans, these four animal creatures have no voices but thank god ASPCA hears your cries for help, thank you and I will continue my support.

What a witch hunt! There are too many knee-jerk reactions based on unfounded, and unwarranted assumptions going on here. You all have already convicted the owners from the outset of the "investigation". This breed of dog will get into inadvertent unintentional fights sooner or later. I only saw one dog with some POSSIBLE dogfight injuries (1/25+). Could it be an accidental dog fight? Thats why anyone with any knowledge of the breed will keep "breaking sticks" to split dogs who get into it. In thier infintie wisdom HSUS will consider it dogfight paraphernalia?! Exercise equipment... must be dog fighting if they allow their athletic dog to exercise! All those dogs looked well fed, and were calm submissive animals hardly indicative of systematic abuse. Debbie says, "I am crying from seeing those dogs cower when people were coming toward them" What do you want, for them to bite and growl snarl and snap? Maybe your dogs jump on you and strangers and hump, pull, and dominate you, but a properly adjusted well tempered dog should be calm and submissive to ppl for the most part. You should be crying that the "animal loving" HSUS is going to murder more APBTs based on extreme prejudice and willful ignorance. Declare doggy genocide why dont you. Anyone breeding APBTs who stakes thier dogs apart (safety) exercises them regularly (health), keeps and administers meds, ect is surely a dog fighter! Lets murder thier dogs!

It just breaks my heart seeing these poor dogs treated they way they are and yet they still wag their tails. Its amazing the uncondidtional love that animals will give better than some humans. i want to thank all the people who work so tiredlessly to do what they can I know I couldn't it just makes me angry and i couldn't handle it emotionally. again thank god for all at the aspca and i will continue to give every month so that you can do your work.

I am hoping and praying that they SCUMBAGS get what is coming to them!!! Those poor dogs. The video brought tears to my eyes. I hope the dogs are taken into custody and given a chance to find loving homes. They ALL deserve that!! Will this ever end? Thanks to all who helped in making this bust and God willing, we'll get the others out there and put them away! Noone or Nothing deserves to live like this!!

As you watch the video and the dog's tails are wagging it breaks your heart. It goes to show that these dogs aren't vicious animals, they seem to know they are going to be rescued. I hope the criminals pay dearly for the torture they destowed on these animals. Thank you ASPCA. Great job!!!!!!!

I FLY FOR FREE. TELL ME WHO THESE GUYS ARE AND I WILL GO BET THE HELL OUT OF THEM. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. I PROMISE ONCE I GET FINISHED WITH THEM THEY WILL NEVER WANT TO HAVE ANOTHER DOG OR ANY ANIMAL MUCH LESS FIGHT THEM.

This breaks my hart. We need to make sure the law does not slap this (people) on the hand but put them away for long time Thank you all for your support call your elected representative and ask for tough punishment for this type of .......

Good job ASPCA! It is so sad that people can't just live an honest life and have to try to make a living at the expense of the life of an innocent creature, and to sell drugs on top of it. I just don't understand the callous and hardened hearts that can live treating an animals this way day in and day out as if they were nothing more than an accessory. I think it would be very fitting as part of their punishment to have to spend several hours a day a couple times a week at the local animal shelter cleaning out kennels, walking the dogs, doing laundry,ect... I also hope that the judge in this case take a serious look at this and sees it for what it is...WRONG and does more than just slap them on the wrist.

It was so obvious that these dogs were not people aggressive. I pray that they will be given a second chance at life. These poor dogs obviously were putting such faith in their rescuers. I pray that their rescuers will not become their destroyers. Just seeing how sweet and affectionate pits can be from this video is WONDERFUL PR for a breed that can be SO WONDERFUL. My pitbull Stella is the best dog I have EVER had. In fact, I know I will never again adopt a dog that isn't a rescue, and I will probably never adopt a dog other than a pit.

..as long as monsters like Michael Vick are accepted back into society and back to their fame&fortune jobs after being sentenced to a ridiculously short amount of time behind bars, cruelty to animals will be enforced as a 'cavalier's delict"."Boys will be boys" kind of a thing. Knowing thatviolent monsters, sociopaths like that, who have no empathy for another being, usually proceed to cruelty to humans (listen to the 'lyrics' of rap music!!) I say the laws need to be drastically chnaged. Off with their heads.

What gets me is the fact that these dogs are so happy to see people! They bark and wag their tails, they cuddle with the rescuers. It breaks my heart to think that most if not all of these fighting dogs may be put down because of their training...it is through no fault of their own.

GOD BLESS THE ASPCA,IF I WAS RICH I WOULD LEAVE ALL MY RICHES TO THEM IN MY WILL,BUT BEING POOR ALL I CAN DO IS TAKE CARE AND TAKE INTO MY HOME A FEW OF THE STRAYS I HAVE FOUND, AND GIVE MY TIME TO THE LOCAL SHELTERS

Those who abuse these beautiful dogs are scum and I hope the law will prosecute them to the fullest and get tough on animal cruelty. Despite the cruelty these dogs have endured, they wag their tails and seem genuinely sweet. Thank you ASPCA for all you do.

dont tell me pits cant love they can why cant people 10+years ago my dad had a heart attack my pit wouldnt leave his side when the ambulance took dad out of the house he was dead he alive and well now but my pit micky {micky gilly} died of a broken heart cause he thought dad was gone he was in there from july till november because of the lack of oxygen he has brain damage the hospital was gonna let us bring mick in to see dad cause they did that as a therapy thing but said no as soon as they heard pit come out of our mouths so he continued to lay there stare at the door the vet said he was healthy just lost the will to live i hope one day the court cracks down harder on these mf'ers dogs are gods angels that are her to love and protect us and watch over us dog spelled backwards is god

I have resqued a german shepard that was abused, only know this as she was very agressive to me, so I know it was a women that had mistreated him. Bear now is my faithful companion and treats me with respect and I treat him with respect. These people that abuse shot be tied up no food no water and made to fight so they can feel the ever lasting scars that the poor animals felt.

I cry seeing how badly these animals are hurting. I wish I could do something to help comfort them and help you with the cause. All I can do is pray.

It really disgusts me on how people gain any type of pleasure watching these dogfights. I know they do it for the money, and they consider it a sport. How can they torture these poor helpless animals that way. We need tougher laws in place to prosecute these worthless low lifes. I hope these loving animals can be rehabilitated and end up in loving caring homes. You can see how happy they are just knowing that they are being rescued. ASPCA keep up the good work and I hope that someday soon all this will stop.

If the individuals that treat animals in such horrendous manners were subjected to the same treatment, animal cruelty would suddenly be a crime of which you would not want to be convicted. May discourage more outrageous behaviour of sick people who have absolutely no regard for life at all. Have them lined up in small cages or barrels as in this video, leather collars around their necks, putrid water and little food to eat and let dogs walk up and down in front of these people!!!!! The small amounts of fines and imprisonement is punishment???? I don't think so!!!!!!!

THANKYOU ASPCA! I wish I did'nt have to live on the same planet as these EVIL people!Why can't they suffer the exact same way?THANK GOD FOR ASPCA or I would surely die of a broken heart!!!

Thank God you are there helping these poor animals. I just don't understand why there aren't laws to finally banish dog fighting and puppy mills. This brought tears to my eyes, i cannot belevie the conditions these poor dogs were living in. You could tell these dogs were not vicious, their tails were wagging so much they were falling off. We need laws, we need to have low cost services for spaying or neutering animals, we need to make other people aware of this horrible situation. I pray that you are able to help these poor dogs by making them healthy and finding them a forever home. I hope my monthly pledge helps in a small way, and I thank God for people and organizations like the ASPCA that are the voice of the unheard. God Bless!

Thank God for the hard Work of the ASPCA!!!!!!!!! Now because of the raid, all f-----g bulldogs have been put down. You worthless pieces of garbage who know absolutely f--k all about bulldogs and wishing to hurt the people who did this , but at the same time patting ASPCA on the back for killing all the dogs. WAY to go!!!!!!!!!! You disgust me!

this is man's sinful nature to treat animals thus.Be comforted in the fact that these men will stand before a greater court and be judged. That JUDGE WILL SAY, DEPART FROM ME I NEVER KNEW YOU into everlasting judgement.I always wonder why we use the expression " they behaves like animals" no no, animals do not behave like humans, they do.not know nor would they ever act so cruelly as we humans.These men should be taken into the wilderness with no weapon of any kind and left to learn how animals really behave, they would learn a thing or two.Unfortunately a Judge will as per usual give them a slap on the wrist and they will be back dog bateing in a very short while.Please I beg of you jail these men with hard labour for many years.To look at the photograph of this once beautiful dog god makes me ashamed to be part of the human race which God in his Love made after his own likeness for us to have dominion over the animals and to care for them not to treat them with such cruelty.

It is sad to watch this. I hate the fact that there are people out there that do this to these dogs. My hope is that while everyone has a comment, that they also support the ASPCA as much as possible. I am writing out a check now!

I cried when watching this horrific video. How sad for the dogs, I hope they can be rehabed and find good homes.

OMG...this video brought me to tears. There is something terribly wrong with people that would treat an animal in such a manner. Thank you so much for what you do in helping to rescue these poor dogs.

In reading all the comments, I noticed Gabe had something to say about everyone patting the ASPCA on the back for killing these dogs....what?! Even if these poor dogs do have to be put down, it's much better than living the life they were living. Pit bull fighting is a horrible thing, imagine what a scary life these dogs lived. And you can see in the video, they just want to please people. I am an owner of 2 beautiful APBT's, both are rescues. I have 4 boys, also, and I do not worry about them around my kids. This is one of the best breeds to own, provided you treat them with the respect they deserve. They are extremely loyal and loving, and I can't imagine just throwing them in a ring together just for the hell of it. These 2 pansies that got arrested better be seeing the walls of a prison cell for a long, long time. Too bad the justice system won't allow us to throw them in a pit with some vicious, rabid dogs. That would be the ultimate justice.

I admire the work done by the people at the ASPCA. I would like to train to help in rescue situations. Please let me know what I can do.

I can't fathom the comceprt to why people have to be so cruel to animals. Dogs that are made to fight,made to be breeded over and over again for money not love and then be caged and ignored is just horrible!! I cry everytime I see cruelty or watch it on this site or TV or get something in the mail(because I am into all the org. that can protect the animals). It makes me sick to my stomach to now that animals of all kinds are out there being abused,neglectd and they themselfs have no way to prevent it. If there was a law that could be more strict for the sake of the animals I would do my best to make it happen(and am now still trying) God bless to all the animals that are not loved and that are abused I am there for you!!! Please world help them we are there voices!!!!!!!!!

Despite the horrid conditions and inhumane treatment, these precious dogs still were wagging their tails and very happy to see humans ... so typical of the wondeful pit bull breed!!! Thank you, ASPCA, for your above and beyond efforts!!!

The Cavalry is here! Thanks to the ASPCA for all that they do! I'm sitting here at my office with my sweet dog next to me as I watched this piece(we bring Tucker to work with us), and I had to pick him up and hug him after seeing that. It breaks my heart and sickens me at the same time to see what horrors that people can visit on animals all for greed. Still, even after all of the fighting, these dogs were so kind and responsive to people. I think the animals are more civilized than many people. I hope that these people suffer some serious punishment!

When are people going to stop torturing animals? What has to happen to stop the abuse? It breaks my heart.

I think it's very sad to see these poor, and innocent pitbull dogs being used for fighting! What's even much more worse, those dogs haven't been been fed or watered, and never even had been socialized with other animals or people. I hope someone throws the book at those SOB for sure!

i would never do the thing that ppl do 2 dog. cuz i have a part pitt she is my BFF

THANK YOU ASPCA for being their voice! This brought a tears to my eyes and made me hug and love on my dog thanking him for the love he has given me. I really hope those dogs can be rehabilitated and given a loving home. I also hope those who did this inhumane senseless act get the maximum punishment under law. God bless you ASPCA thank you for being there for our animals!

It's a sad thing when people can think so little of animals and their feelings and rights. What is this world coming to? Animals that depend on us for LOVE, companionship food and a warm home environment and then to have dirt bags like this exist. And dogs love us unconditionally. No matter what we do to them. Of course this is going to be a misdeamenor and they'll probably be slapped on the wrists and told not to do it anymore then move and start all over again. Why can't laws be more strict. The laws need to be changed to help to protect these defenseless animals and make the punishment to match the crime. It's to bad the people that do this can't be put in the same situations they put the dogs in and be treated exactly the same way the treated the dogs. Heavy chains around their necks, no shelter, no food and have their ears cut off with a pair of scissors. Let them be bitten and let the wounds get infected. Why must we allow them their rights when the dogs aren't going to be allowed theirs. What a crime.

These dogs are great dogs, it's not their fault they fight ,they were raised by these "people" to do this to survive. If they think this is sport, lets make these guys have to dothe same "kill or be killed". My family has had pit bulls for years, not one of them ever fought with other animals. They love people and dogs and cats.Since these jerks didn't get the message after the Michael Vick incident I hope they get worse punishment.

Thanks ASPCA for all you do! I can't understand how people can be so horrible to animals as shown in this video. It makes me wonder how they treat people as well. With your contiued efforts I know the laws will become tougher on these people. I am proud to be a financial c