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The Face of Dogfighting; Chance to Save Other Animals from Abuse

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011

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Wayne Pacelle

I need to begin this blog with a strong warning. What you are about to see is a tragedy. Worse, it was a preventable tragedy. It is a story that puts ...

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Governor Pat Quinn Adds Teeth to State Law Against Illinois Dogfighting

David Ormsby | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Ormsby

Pat Quinn signed a bill a few days ago that added teeth to state law to deter organized dogfights by imposing harsher criminal penalties on dog sadists and fight organizers.

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