Sentences with phrase «illegal dog fighting rings»

This is because they are larger and they are sometimes used in illegal dog fighting rings.

Pit bulls conjure images of illegal dog fighting rings and brutal attacks, but that's all about to change.

Illegal dog fighting rings exploit pit bulls more than any other breed, subjecting them to torture, abuse and forcing them to fight.

Unfortunately, some illegal dog fighting rings are still in operation.

Six years later, when Vick was convicted for participating in an illegal dog fighting ring, Nike released him from his contract.

Cherry, Little Red, Handsome Dan, Johnny, and 50 other dogs just like them were once a part of NFL star Michael Vick's illegal dog fighting ring.

On December 22nd 2011, Cleveland police searched the home of a local man suspected of running an illegal dog fighting ring.

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I was also inspired by a bike club that made it their mission to take down illegal dog - fighting rings.

Some precautions are needed to make sure the home conditions comply with local laws (breed X requires a 6 foot fence, breed Y is illegal to keep) as well as to keep dogs out of labratories and fighting rings.

SACRAMENTO (AP)-- California will no longer label dogs seized from illegal fighting rings as «vicious,» making safe rescue dogs more likely to get adopted.

They proved to the world that dogs rescued from illegal fighting rings deserve a chance at life.