Largest Dog Fighting Bust in U.S. History

On July 8th authorities uncovered what is being called the largest dog fighting ring bust in U.S. history. CBS News indicates that over 350 dogs were rescued and approximately 30 people were arrested. The saddest part...most of these dogs will be euthanized and never know what is means to be a beloved companion but to me that is better than their former life of pain and suffering.

Victory for Sasha!

Sasha is another victim of BSL. She has been wrongly identified as (hold your breath) a pit bull! Sasha is one of the lucky ones because yesterday it was verified that she is in fact an American Bulldog and therefore allowed to go home with her family. It really does make a difference when we take a few minutes out of our busy day to sign a petition put forth to save dogs like Sasha. For Sasha's full story go to The Petition Site. But don't stop there...speak up for other innocent dogs effected by BSL. This is happening all across the US and internationally. Don't think because you don't own a pit bull that this doesn't effect you. Every dog will have it's day when they are judged because of they way they look. It has happened to German Shepherd, Dobermans, Akitas and now it is happening to Rottweilers, American Pit Bull Terriers and many of the bully breeds. How would you feel if someone came to your home and legally removed your dog because it was a certain breed or breed mix? Your Lab could be next! Speak up for those who can't speak for themselves.

Pit Bulls Under Attack in UK

This article is a great example that BSL (breed-specific legistlation) is not a cure-all, nor does it present a solution. BBC News wrote It's As Good As Having a Knife. It clearly states how many "illegal" dogs are confiscated each year and the numbers continue to go up from year to year. They even interview someone who admits to beating his dog to make him aggressive and causing him to be dangerous to whom ever he chooses. Why is it so hard to inflict harsher punishments on people in possession of fighting dogs, gang members & drug dealers? There is almost always illegal gambling, guns & drugs present during a dog fight. So why the delay in creating more task forces to get inside these organized events and really buckle down on all people involved? The authorities made an example out of Michael Vick, but all others involved were pleaded down, so where is the justice? What is going to stop those people from partaking in such activities again? And if they think Vick is reformed after spending a little time in jail...well that's a joke. He probably made more contacts in prison in the dog-fighting arena. The fear of certain breeds evoked by the media has made it a very difficult job for shelter & rescue personnel to find homes for these breeds, people can't get homeowner's insurance and dogs are dying at increasing rates in shelters because there is simply not enough room for the dogs thrown away by their owners like a piece of garbage.