ASPCA & Dog fighting

[redsquirrel]

I'm sorry if this offends anyone, but these are my beliefs. So, if you have nothing positive to say, please do not respond.

I am an active member of the ASPCA, and animal lover. I simply do not understand how anyone can put any animal in harms way for the purposes of dogfighting/death.

The recent allegations made against Michael Vick have put me on a tirrade to try and stop this type of things. I couldn't even watch the video footage on ESPN of these horrible acts. In fact, I couldn't even listen to it. It is just so completely inhumane and it infuriates me that people allow this type of behavior, and in some cases encourage it.

I am simply looking for ideas on a fundraiser or some other type of action I can take. I have looked on the ASPCA's website, but they just have a wealth of info about it; no action to take to try and help stop it.

Now, I am aware that law enforcement carries the bulk of this repsonsibility, but I refuse to just sit back and do nothing to stop this.

If anyone has a suggested course of action, that would be much appreciated.

And again- this thread is NOT in any way intended to be a debate between people who are for dogfighting.

[beefcake]

I admire your views, but I just think it's almost impossible to stop underground animal fights. It's almost like underground street fighting. It can just happen anywhere very easily. It makes me feel like a fund raiser won't accomplish the goal you're trying to achieve, and possibly not even go towards the right resources to try and eliminate these kinds of events. Good luck to you.

[redsquirrel]

but I just think it's almost impossible to stop underground animal fights. It's almost like underground street fighting.

This is exactly the reason behind my motivation.

[Bouncer]

agree with you 100% red. the NFL needs to flush these pieces of shit out of the game.

[ROCKETW19]

this is no bullshit that fucker VIC should be takin out back and shot in the face. and yes i will do it! if you promiss not to send me to prison forever.
sorry red had to vent a lil. i think your idea is good but will it help? there is a web site here in california called www.badrap.org it is about pitbulls you might get some ideas from it. pit fighting is huge here and these people are tryin to help the dogs.

[redsquirrel]

this is no bullshit that fucker VIC should be takin out back and shot in the face. and yes i will do it! if you promiss not to send me to prison forever.
sorry red had to vent a lil. i think your idea is good but will it help? there is a web site here in california called www.badrap.org it is about pitbulls you might get some ideas from it. pit fighting is huge here and these people are tryin to help the dogs.

I totally agree. I think he should be fined out the ass and banned from the NFL- forever.

On that ESPN piece I saw, there was some sort of blobbed out faced guy who is in the dog fighting world, and he said Vick even put his OWN PET into the ring once. I cannot even begin to fathom doing that. I'm not a big fan of pit bulls, but I'm sure I'm being somehwat prejudice just based on this issue. They do scare me though. Regardless- it's a domestic animal, and someone needs to be looking out for their welfare.

I'm glad you're venting. So many people just think they can't do anything so they sit back and allow it to happen. And it's not just this- it's any issue, really.

I'll check out that website. Thanks

[hlcn8]

i can't imagine why someone would allow cruelty for their own selfish desire for entertainment...
most fund-raising would probably go towards public education, not that this stops people who are already doing it. but at least it educates others to know what to look for, and encourage them to report it.
which is about all we normal people can do; report it if we learn of it and help the organizations that take care of these damaged animals (the dogs, not the people).

[FitnessBrat]

I applaud your determination to try to stop/help stop such a terrible, terrible "hobby". I am a dog lover and own pit bulls in particular. They're amazing creatures and unfortunately have a terrible reputation because of these morons. Please keep us updated on anything you may find out/or decide to do.

[Shibby]

Have you tried checking with PITA?

[Bouncer]

Have you tried checking with PITA?

those fucking people do more harm then good. they are border line terrorist.

[FitnessBrat]

those fucking people do more harm then good. they are border line terrorist.

lol - seems to be the case with any activist that is too extreme.

[babyblues]

Do the dogs fight to the death? Geez, the stupid stuff people will bet on. Despite my previous conversations with Bouncer, I do think this stuff is wrong. Whether I think I'm superior to a dog or not, I agree that we do have a responsibility to take care of them. I certainly wouldn't do that to them. Have some compassion for crying out loud.

[FitnessBrat]

Do the dogs fight to the death? Geez, the stupid stuff people will bet on. Despite my previous conversations with Bouncer, I do think this stuff is wrong. Whether I think I'm superior to a dog or not, I agree that we do have a responsibility to take care of them. I certainly wouldn't do that to them. Have some compassion for crying out loud.

Often - yes. Pits have an extremely high pain tolerance and these in particular are bred for aggression and trained to fight until one of them is dead. :(

[Gods Son]

I know Micheal Vick,or Ive meet him several times.Ive never seen or heard of dogs fighting to the death.That is total BS.These dogs are athletes and were breed for this.There not trained,there not feed weaker dogs to practice as the media would want you to think.A dog fight is conducted under strict rules.The winner is the dog that will scratch.Scratch being that after a dog turns.Turning is showing a sign of retreat.they are broken up.The dog who turned is released .he has 10 seconds to mouth the other dog.Mouth=bite.if he doesnt he loses.Not to let a Game Pit fight.,Hence GAME,Is like keeping a race horse pinned up.They are a few,I guess,that misstreat the dogs and go to far.Just like they are misinformed juice users who use to much have complications and make us all look bad.Dont get brain washed by the media Peta or other groups.

[Gods Son]

Dog fighting is already a felony in most states,Misdemenor in NC.Mike should have bought a house in Raleigh LOL