Dogfighting

In late July, the ASPCA assisted the New York City Police Department (NYPD) with the rescue of more than 25 dogs from a cruelty situation in Queens, New York. Since their rescue, the dogs have been in our expert care, receiving behavioral and medical treatment as the case develops.

National Dogfighting Awareness Day (NDAD) is today, April 8, and we are calling on YOU, our supporters and animal lovers alike, and asking you to take a stand against dogfighting, one of the most horrific forms of animal cruelty.

Second chances seem like they don’t come around too often, but at the ASPCA, they happen every day! Especially for former dogfighting victims. Following their rescue, dogs like these, once forced into lives of violence, are put on paths toward rehabilitation and healing. But that’s not where their stories end! We’ve seen countless dogfighting survivors go on to find the loving homes they deserve. 

The ASPCA’s ongoing work to stop the horrific cruelty of animal fighting is multi-faceted. Through our efforts supporting law enforcement, prosecutors, and veterinarians to combat this crime, we know firsthand that rescuing victims from animal fighting is just the first step in a long journey toward rehabilitation. Unfortunately, in federal animal-fighting cases, this journey can involve months-long stays for animals in shelters.