MASSIVE Cockfighting Ring Busted In Keys
During a drug bust at Rockland Key apartments on Thursday, Monroe County Sheriff investigators stumbled upon what appeared to be a massive cockfightin...
During a drug bust at Rockland Key apartments on Thursday, Monroe County Sheriff investigators stumbled upon what appeared to be a massive cockfightin...
Posted 05.25.2012
A 54-year-old Woodstock, Ill. man was arrested after a police raid on his property turned up drugs, weapons and 22 fighting roosters. Anthony Jayne...
AP | CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN | Posted 04.20.2012
EDCOUCH, Texas — Masked gunmen opened fire during an illegal cockfight at a Texas ranch near Mexico early Thursday, killing three people and wou...
AP | Posted 04.16.2012
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has made another effort to say animal cruelty is wrong, urging Alabama lawmakers to i...
Posted 03.15.2012
Two suburban Chicago men were arrested Tuesday after police discovered a cockfighting training center that involved about 750 roosters. Geraldo Ort...
AOL Weird News | David Moye | Posted 07.26.2011
Bullfighters in Ecuador are seeing red over a ballot referendum that, if passed, will ban the traditional killing of bulls at the end of bullfights. ...
Wayne Pacelle | Posted 06.08.2011
We were happy to hear about meaningful criminal charges brought in two cases this week, after HSUS staff helped uncover a large animal fighting operation in Florida and rescue more than 200 animals in a hoarding case in Arizona.
HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.25.2011
What is America to do about the epidemic of cockfighting that might be undermining our liberties at home, maybe? Well, if you're wondering, Arizo...
Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011
Roosters were forced to fight to the death even when they were hobbled with broken legs. One rooster that lost his fight was hung upside down by his leg and clubbed with a tree branch.
AP | Posted 05.25.2011
VENTURA, Calif. — About 1,000 roosters confiscated during the weekend bust of a Ventura County cockfighting ring have been euthanized. The Vent...
Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011
In what is the third great outcome of the lame-duck session, Congress today gave final approval to legislation to stop the gruesome practice of shark finning in American waters.
Ed Sayres | Posted 05.25.2011
Animal fighting is one of the most horrific forms of animal cruelty, and perhaps the ultimate betrayal of the human-animal bond.
Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011
Today, Betty White left a warm and positive phone message (listen here) with about a half million Missouri women voters in support of Prop B -- a diff...
Harmon Leon | Posted 11.17.2011
A while back, I ventured deep into the Louisiana Bayou in order to make a documentary on cockfighting. When I posted the video, I got a slew of irate comments.
Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011
In an agreement forged Wednesday, we were able to come to an agreement where all three parties have committed to recommend the enactment of a series of eight landmark reforms on animal welfare.
Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011
I just stepped away from a press conference in the Cabinet Room of Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland where he, Ohio Farm Bureau official Jack Fisher and I announced a historic agreement on animal welfare in the state.
Camilla Fox | Posted 05.25.2011
It's time again for society to stand up, and shout a collective NO to another cruel, unethical and dangerous blood sport. Our shock and outrage can help relegate coyote and fox pens to their rightful place in America's dark past.
AP | Posted 05.25.2011
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Authorities in Southern California's Riverside County say 30 people have been cited and more than three dozen roosters eutha...
AP | Posted 05.25.2011
YUCAIPA, Calif. — Sheriff's deputies have seized more than 600 chickens that authorities believe were being trained for cockfighting from a Sout...
The New York Times | ADAM LIPTAK | Posted 05.25.2011
WASHINGTON -- Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wanted to know if Congress could ban a "Human Sacrifice Channel" on cable television. Justice Ruth Bader G...
Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011
The fight to stamp out animal fighting marches on, and with renewed vigor. The HSUS and HSLF will not rest until holdout cockfighters in every state are delivered nothing but long felony prison sentences.
Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011
Virginia state Sen. Ken Cuccinelli may be one of the only elected officials in the country running for statewide office who is an apologist for staged animal fighting -- and has the record to prove it.
Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011
The Pennsylvania bill to prohibit large-scale puppy mill operators from crudely performing certain surgeries on dogs without anesthesia was the 107th new animal protection law passed by state legislatures in 2009.
Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011
The NRA chose to take the side of criminals, arguing that there should be an acceptable level of illegal activity since hunters just can't restrain themselves.
Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011
VGBA wants to keep weak laws on the books for strapping razor-sharp knives to the legs of roosters, forcing them to hack each other to death for gambling profits and spectator enjoyment.
Posted 05.25.2012