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Dog Fighting
For more than a century, humans have deliberately pitted dog-aggressive dogs who will instinctively give their all in staged fights against one another. Read More »
Dog Fighting FAQ
How widespread is dog fighting, and who’s involved? Find the answers here.
Dog Fighting Glossary
An explanation of the terms and paraphernalia associated with dog fighting.
History of Dog Fighting
How this millennia-old pastime became the big-bucks “blood sport” of today.
Breed-Specific Legislation
Are breed bans the answer?
Pit Bull Cruelty
Look behind the headlines to the truth about this misunderstood breed.
Ten Tips for Adopting a Pit Bull
Despite their bad rap, Pit Bulls make very sweet and loyal family dogs.
Ten Ways You Can Help End Dog Fighting
Learn how you can stop the illegal fighting of dogs in your area.
What You Can Do
1. Lobby for Humane Legislation. Although dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states and carries a felony charge in most, there are still a few states in which it is not taken as seriously. If you live in a state where dog fighting is a misdemeanor, write to your legislators and ask them to make this crime a felony. Look up your state's anti-cruelty laws to find out what the penalty for dog fighting is in your state and contact your legislators.
2. Help Pit Bulls at Your Local Shelter. If your local shelter is filling up with pit bulls and other breeds with “bad raps” who are hard to adopt out, volunteer to help keep adoptable pit bulls and pit mixes mentally and physically fit by exercising them or taking them to obedience classes. You can also lead a chew-toy drive at work to collect rawhides or hard rubber playthings to keep them busy, or help create a fund-raiser to support a free sterilization program for pit bulls in your local shelter.
3. Educate Kids About Dog Fighting. Do your kids have questions about dog fighting? Visit our children’s website, ASPCA Animaland, for information about dog fighting that’s written especially for kids.
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