RSPCA seize injured dogs used in fighting ring

Friday, 26 February 2010 14:25

Pet health care is to be administered to dogs seized by the RSPCA in a series of dawn raids.

Two pit bull terrier-type canines and a Staffordshire bull terrier were rescued by the charity from an address in Small Heath, West Midlands, earlier this week.

All of them showed injuries suggestive of dog fighting, while dog fighting paraphernalia was also discovered at the location. This included a treadmill, veterinary kits and several cockerels.

Over 20 officers were used in West Midlands Police's operation, which ended in three arrests and the additional seizure of six quails and another pit bull terrier-type dog from an Anglesey Street property.

Chief Inspector Ian Briggs of the RSPCA said although many people believe dog fighting no longer takes place, there are still people who enjoy this "vile entertainment".

"There are still people out there who delight in training dogs only to watch them rip each other to pieces," he explained. "While these people continue to pursue their sick hobby, the RSPCA will continue to pursue them."

According to the RSPCA, someone calls the charity's cruelty hotline for help every 25 seconds.

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Posted by Rosina