Authorities: 3 charged in 'horrific' dogfighting operation run out of Illinois home day careSeptember 23rd, 2009 3 charged in Ill. dogfighting ring at day careCHICAGO RIDGE, Ill.
Lipless but lovable: Canines seized in massive federal raids bear brutal dogfighting scarsSeptember 15th, 2009 Fighting scars linger for dogs seized in raidsST. LOUIS — Fay looks menacing as her teeth jut out from a mouth without lips, which have been ripped from her face along with part of her nose during vicious dogfights.
4 Mo. men plead guilty, among 1st convictions in 7-state federal crackdown on dogfightingSeptember 14th, 2009 4 Mo. men plead guilty in dogfighting caseST. LOUIS — Four Missouri men arrested in a federal dogfighting crackdown in seven states have pleaded guilty in St.
As Vick nears Eagles debut, animal advocates want spotlight on dogs, not the dogfighterAugust 26th, 2009 Animal advocates want focus on dogs, not VickPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles tailgaters will be out in force long before Michael Vick takes the field on Thursday. So will animal advocates — on the other side of town.
Authorities seize more than 500 dogs in raid on suspected puppy mill southwest of DallasAugust 12th, 2009 500 dogs seized in kennel raid outside DallasKAUFMAN, Texas — Authorities have seized more than 500 dogs and about 15 cats from what they say is a puppy mill southwest of Dallas. The Humane Society and Kaufman County sheriff's deputies raided the suspected puppy mill Tuesday.
80 dogs seized in raids linked to illegal fighting seized from 2 southern Indiana sitesAugust 12th, 2009 80 dogs seized in Ind. raids linked to fightingPAOLI, Ind.
Pa. fire chief reunited with dog at shelter after firefighters rescue 2 others from cliffJuly 23rd, 2009 Pa. fire chief reunited by chance with lost dogDERRY, Pa. — A volunteer fire chief from Pennsylvania has been reunited with a dog he gave up five years ago, after he discovered the animal was at a shelter where firefighters had taken two other dogs rescued from a cliff.
Homes may be tough to find for hundreds of pit bulls seized in nationwide dogfighting raidsJuly 23rd, 2009 Homes tough to find for dogs seized in raidsST. LOUIS — As teams begin evaluating hundreds of pit bulls seized in the largest U.S.
Court documents show informants helped undercover agents infiltrate illegal dogfightingJuly 15th, 2009 Informants helped agents infiltrate dogfightsST. LOUIS — Undercover agents tipped off by informants infiltrated the illegal world of dogfighting by attending underground fights, leading to the arrest of at least a dozen people in several states, court documents show.
Correction: Dogfighting RaidsJuly 11th, 2009 Correction: Dogfighting RaidsST. LOUIS — In a July 9 story about dogfighting raids, The Associated Press, relying on information from a defense attorney, erroneously reported that the defendant was a Little League coach.
Arrests of Little League coach, nurse and teacher in raids show dogfighting is alive and wellJuly 10th, 2009 Raids in 6 states show dogfighting is widespreadST. LOUIS — The arrests this week of a Little League coach, a registered nurse and a teacher during the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S.
As many as 350 dogs seized, about 30 people arrested in dogfighting raids across 5 statesJuly 8th, 2009 350 dogs seized in dogfighting raids in 5 statesST. LOUIS — As many as 350 dogs were seized and about 30 people arrested during raids in five states Wednesday that animal welfare groups are calling the largest simultaneous raid of dogfighting operations in the U.S.
About 30 people arrested, 200 dogs seized in dogfighting raids in Missouri, Illinois and TexasJuly 8th, 2009 Dogfighting raids conducted in three statesWASHINGTON — Authorities have arrested about 30 people and seized about 200 dogs in dogfighting raids Wednesday across three states, the Justice Department said. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which cooperated in the investigation, said the target was believed to be the largest dogfighting operation in U.S.
Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennel, authorities say dead animals also foundJuly 8th, 2009 Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennelBOWIE, Texas — Nearly 500 dogs, some with skin conditions and open sores, have been seized from a Texas kennel where the Humane Society says several dead animals also were found. Authorities in Montague County about 90 miles northwest of Dallas took the dogs from Maggic Pets/Heddins Kennel after complaints the animals weren't receiving proper veterinary care.
A ruff life: Wash. officials need to find homes for 371 dogs seized from a puppy millMay 29th, 2009 Ruff life: Wash. officials seek homes for 371 dogsKENNEWICK, Wash.
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