Her vote for animal fighting is one more past indicator of her contempt for animal welfare norms in our society. Washington, D.C. — Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, offered further reaction to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s recent revelation that two decades ago she shot and … Read more
More than 500 agencies and organizations endorse bill to eradicate animal fighting nationwide Washington D.C. — Animal Wellness Action is pleased to announce that the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association has joined more than 500 organizations and agencies calling on Congress — with a specific appeal to Minnesota’s U.S. Senators and Representatives — to pass the FIGHT Act to eradicate … Read more
Press Release While a single arrest has been made so far, the whole cast of characters must be apprehended to deter rampant cockfighting in the Sooner State. Carter County, OK — Acting on a tip from Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) and Animal Wellness Action — with personnel on the scene of the crime … Read more
Cockfighters continue to act with an impunity, raising millions of birds and staging fights throughout the U.S. Washington D.C. — After a recent nationwide surge of busts and other police responses related to cockfighting, animal-welfare groups today highlighted their call for passage of the FIGHT Act as a tool to eradicate animal fighting in the … Read more
Bust shines light on much-needed FIGHT Act in Congress to crack down on barbaric crime Turlock, CA — Animal Wellness Action praised the Turlock Police Department for arresting two people for multiple charges, including possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen loaded firearm, felons in possession of ammunition, possession of a controlled substance with a loaded … Read more
Animal Wellness Action says latest raid in New Jersey demonstrates underscores value for passage of new, sweeping federal FIGHT ACT led by New Jersey’s Cory Booker. New York — Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy applauded state and federal authorities for their collaborative work on the latest crackdown in New Jersey … Read more
Congress also considering landmark legislation to allow citizens to supplement federal law enforcement actions against criminal syndicates involved in staged animal fighting. Birmingham, AL — Animal Wellness Action today applauded officials for charging an Alabama man in connection to an illegal dogfighting ring he allegedly ran at three properties across the state. This is the … Read more
Congress also considering landmark legislation to allow citizens to supplement federal law enforcement actions against criminal syndicates involved in staged animal fighting. Boston, MA — Animal Wellness Action paused over the Easter Weekend to credit authorities for bringing federal charges against a Massachusetts man for illegal dogfighting activities. He was arrested on nine counts of … Read more
Monterey County has a history of rampant illegal cockfighting Monterey, Calif. — Animal Wellness Action reacted to news of Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies discovering what appears to be a large scale breeding facility of 350 birds for cockfighting. A Salinas man is facing charges for cockfighting. “Monterey County has had a history of rampant illegal … Read more
Reports led to animal seizures; another indicator of the need for federal law Galveston, Texas — Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, applauded the Galveston Police for a cockfighting bust where nearly 100 birds were seized in what appears to have been a large-scale cockfighting operation. Details … Read more