Report Dog Fighting

New Hope Pit Bull Rescue does not condone the cruel act of dog fighting or any form of animal cruelty. Please join us and others in our effort to bring awareness and put an end to this vicious "sport".

Why should you care?

Dog fighting has become a serious issue within our community. Why should you know how to recognize and report suspected dog fighting activities? Dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states and a felony in 47 and is linked to many other illegal and criminal activities. Still, law-enforcement officials and animal-care professionals say they've seen a recent increase in the blood sport.

Who Can You Turn to for Help?

If you know of or see an animal being abused or fought, please call your local law enforcement, animal control or SPCA and make a report.
a. TO REPORT DOG FIGHTING, Contact your local Humane Society Animal Cruelty Investigation Division
b. CALL THE HUMANE SOCIETY DOG FIGHTING HOTLINE AT 1-877-847-4787 - You can stay completely anonymous and if the people are convicted of the crime, you are awarded $5000!!
c. Crime Stoppers
d. Your Local Animal Control Center
e. Police 9-1-1

Listed below are additional things you can do to Knock Out Dog Fighting:

  • If you suspect dog fighting in your neighborhood, contact your local law enforcement office.
  • Support legislation that encourages severe punishment of anyone involved in dog fighting.
  • Start a fundraiser for Knock Out Dog Fighting so we can continue to combat this barbaric activity around the world.
  • Never offer a dog or cat as "free to a good home". Many bait animals used to train fighting dogs are obtained through "free to good home" advertisements.
  • Urge your local radio and television station to run Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to help raise awareness.
  • Insist that dogs seized in dog fighting raids/bust are not automatically euthanized. Urge officials to give them a chance to be temperament tested and rehomed.