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More Than 400 Dogs Rescued In Dog-Fighting Raids
Raids targeting dog-righting rings led to the rescue of more than 400 dogs, some of which are about to delivery puppies.
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ST. LOUIS (July 9, 2009)--Animal humane groups say more than 400 dogs including some that were about to deliver puppies have been rescued in the largest coordinated raids on dog fighting in U.S. history.
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies conducted the raids Wednesday and Thursday and made arrests in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Texas and Oklahoma after a more than yearlong investigation.
At least 26 men including a registered nurse, Little League coach and teacher have been indicted on federal charges.
Authorities say the alleged criminal enterprises weren't part of an organized network, though some suspects were acquainted.
Most of the dogs American Pit Bull Terriers, animal groups say.
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Posted by: Anonymous
Location: CenTex
on Jul 9, 2009 at 04:37 PM
These people who support dog fighting are mentally SICK! They need to go to jail for a good while. This is not apart of the American culture, even though its crept inside the U.S.A.
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