150 fighting dogs seized in Arizona
More than 150 dogs were seized and at least three people were arrested today in Tucson in what investigators say was one of the largest fight-dog breeding operations in the nation.
Pima County Sheriff's SWAT deputies raided four locations Tuesday morning and arrested Mahlon Patrick, who the Humane Soceity of the United States said is one of the top three breeders of fighting dogs in the country.
The investigation began last March into a suspected dogfighting ring in the Tucson area, based on information provided by the Humane Society of the United States.
In addition to the dogs seized, detectives took training materials and a "rape stand" device used in breeding female pitbulls. For a more detailed account click here.
Comments
I think the only good thing that has come from the Michael Vick fiasco has been that dog fighting has come more to the forefront with law enforcement and they are going after these guys even more than before.
Posted by: Ty Brown | February 20, 2008 9:11 AM
This made my whole day! I love to hear about bad guys busted. As an owner of a pit bull this is VERY good news!
Posted by: Amand | February 20, 2008 1:29 PM
Unfortunately the language that's being used in this case is very damaging to pit bulls. Not good.
http://badrap-blog.blogspot.com/2008/02/have-we-learned-anything-yet.html
Posted by: Donna | February 22, 2008 1:31 PM