In April, we assisted law enforcement with the rescue of over 120 dogs from an alleged dogfighting operation. HSUS CEO Kitty Block wrote about this rescue on her blog, A Humane World. Many of the dogs remain in our care at a safe, confidential location, while some have been transported to shelter...

What is cockfighting Cockfighting is an age-old practice in which two or more specially bred birds, known as gamebirds, are forced into brutal battles to fight for the primary purposes of gambling and entertainment. A typical cockfight can last anywhere from several minutes to more than half an hour...

Dogfighting is where dogs who have been bred, conditioned and trained to fight are placed in a pit to fight each other for spectator entertainment and profit. Fights average one to two hours, ending when one of the dogs cannot continue. What can I do to help stop dogfights? Learn how to spot the...

APPANOOSE COUNTY, Iowa—The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 400 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation in Appanoose County, Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the United States...

The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Gaston County Police Department and their Animal Care and Enforcement Unit in rescuing 14 dogs from an alleged dogfighting and cruelty situation in Gaston County, North Carolina. A representative from the Gaston County District Attorney’s...