National animal fighting tip line launched
Source: Wavy, com, July 14, 2009
The Humane Society of the United States has launched a national animal fighting tip line.
Persons with information on illegal animal fighting are urged to call 1-877-TIP HSUS. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of someone involved in dog or cockfighting.
“Animal fighting is a cruel, criminal activity, and we plan to root it out in every dark corner where it festers,” said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS. “We encourage anyone with information about animal fighting crimes to call this tip line to help us put violators in jail and to put a stop to cruelty.”
The tip line comes after the HSUS assisted federal, state and local authorities in what they call “the largest single series of raids of multiple dogfighting operation in the history of the U.S.” More than 400 dogs were rescued and will be evaluated to determine if they’re suitable candidates for adoption, or placement with rescue groups.
The animal fighting reward program was made possible through a grant program by the Holland M. Ware Charitable Foundation.
