Animal Rescue
The Humane Society of Missouri Assists in Crackdown of Suspected Michigan Dog Fighting Operations
June 17, 2009- The Humane Society of Missouri along with HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) and the Michigan Humane Society accompanied federal law enforcement agents and local authorities in raiding three suspected dogfighting properties in rural areas of eastern Michigan. Authorities seized nearly 50 dogs.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General (OIG) led the coordinated raids.
While dogfighting is a felony in Michigan, it is also a federal felony to knowingly sell, buy, possess or train any dog for purposes of having the animal participate in a dogfight that involves interstate commerce.
The HSUS assisted with the investigation leading to Wednesday’s raids, and provided assistance on the scene with evidence collection and seizure. The Michigan Humane Society and Missouri Humane Society helped handling dogs on the scene.
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