educate a bull inc's
BREAKING THE CHAIN OF VIOLENCE
So not one more dog shall die in VAIN...
Educate a Bull INC's objective is to:
Educate the public on the affects of dog fighting in our community
Dog Fighting AFFECTS us all:
* Illegal Gambling * Animal Cruelty * Illegal Firearms * Illegal Drugs * Animal Thief of Household Pets for Bait * Youth get desensitized to violence & cruelty
ONLY EDUCATION WILL END
THESE HORRIBLE ACTS OF CRUETLY
Dog Fighting AFFECTS Children in the Community
Research shows young children who view this type of violence have a greater acceptance
of aggressive attitudes and behavior.
These children are taught to believe that it's okay to inflict the cruelties they observe and that dog fighting is an acceptable practice.
BLOOD SPORTS:
Unfortunately even in the year 2011 dog fighting still occurs. In fact according to the ASPCA, "Estimates based on fight reports in underground dog fighting publications, and on animals entering shelters bearing evidence of fighting, suggest that the number of people involved in dog fighting in the U.S. is in the tens of thousands. " While organized dog fighting seemed to decline in the 1990s, many law enforcement and animal control officials feel that it has rebounded in recent years.
Dog-Fighting Affects Whole Communities:
Numerous law enforcement raids have unearthed many disturbing facets of this illegal "sport." Young children are sometimes present at the events, which can promote insensitivity to animal suffering, enthusiasm for violence and a lack of respect for the law. Illegal gambling is the norm at dogfights. Dog owners and spectators wager thousands of dollars on their favorites. Firearms and other weapons have been found at dogfights because of the large amounts of cash present. Dogs used for fighting have been bred for many generations to be dangerously aggressive toward other animals. The presence of these dogs in a community increases the risk of attacks not only on other animals but also on people, because unsocialized and/or chained dogs are more likely to bite. Other animals are often sacrificed as well. Some owners train their dogs for fights using smaller animals such as cats, rabbits or small dogs. These "bait" animals are often stolen pets or animals obtained through "free to good home" advertisements.
WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP
The first step in combating dog fighting is for individuals to alert the authorities to any suspected or actual dog fighting activities in their area-identification of the problem is the first step to a solution. The HSUS has a current campaign where it will pay $5,000 to any individual who provides information in the arrest and conviction of a dog fighter.
The enforcement of animal cruelty laws begins with the individual. If you see something, please say something! Notify your local police and/or humane law enforcement of any suspicious activities that suggest dog fighting is taking place in your community.
How to Spot Signs of Dog Fighting in Your Community
A large number of pit bulls being kept in one location, especially multiple dogs who are chained and seem unsocial.
Dogs with scars on their faces, front legs, and stifle area (hind end and thighs).Many abandoned homes are used for dog fighting. Watch for traffic in these homes.
Dog fighting training equipment such as:- treadmills used to build dogs' endurance
- break sticks used to pry apart the jaws of dogs locked in battle
- tires or "spring-poles"
(usually a large spring with rope attached to either end) hanging from tree limbs-Unusual foot traffic coming and going from a location at odd hours.
Call 911
if you suspect any dog fighting activity in your neighborhood.
Be a voice to the voiceless
On April 26th 2007 police raided a house at 1915 Moonlight Road in Surry County, VA, a home belonging to Michael Vick, who was then the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and one of the highest paid players in the NFL (10 years, $130 million). The officers found evidence of dog fighting and had soon taken 66 dogs off the property. Within four months Vick would plead guilty to charges related to the dog fighting operation known as Bad Newz Kennels. He served 18 months in a federal penitentiary, entered personal bankruptcy and upon his release was reinstated by the NFL, where he has just begun his second season as a back-up for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The dogs faced a bleaker future. The usual outcome for animals recovered from fight busts is euthanasia. But an unprecedented behind-the-scenes effort to spare them--supported by an enormous public outcry--was brewing. A dedicated mix of investigators, prosecutors, ASPCA officials and pit bull rescue groups came together to try to give some of those dogs another chance. They been saved from Bad Newz, but could they be saved from the government? An outpouring of dedication and compassion led to string decisions that set precedents, changed the way dog fighting and pit bulls are viewed and provided at least some of those lost dogs with a path home.
In the U.S., dogfighting is considered a felony in every state except Wyoming and Idaho. Despite that fact, according to The Humane Society, it's estimated that somewhere between 20,000-40,000 people in this country take part in this multibillion-dollar industry.
"I believe that dogfighting is on the upswing," said John Goodwin, the deputy manager of the Animal Cruelty Campaign for The Humane So...ciety. "And I believe that certain elements of the pop culture have glamorized dogfighting and glamorized big, tough pit bulls."
American pit bull terriers account for 99 percent of the species involved in dogfighting, and a pit bull puppy can cost as much as $5,000. An average dog fight carries a $10,000 purse.
So why would a professional athlete risk his reputation -- and a lifetime of financial security -- to do this? "For the thrill of it,"... said a member of the Professional Football Hall of Fame who asked not to be identified. "It's like gambling, no different than when Michael Jordan drops $100,000 on a hole of golf."There's no official data on just how many professional athletes might be associated with dogfighting today. Before the current investigation against Vick, in the past couple of years, only two professional athletes stand out as having been linked publicly to allegations of dogfighting: former NBA forward Qyntel Woods (who faced possible charges of dogfighting before pleading guilty to animal abuse in 2005) and former NFL running back LeShon Johnson, who pleaded guilty to three charges related to dogfighting, also, in 2005. Johnson is serving a five-year deferred sentence. But those players only scratch the surface of what Goodwin calls a "subculture" of dogfighting among professional athletes.
So why would a professional athlete risk his reputation -- and a lifetime of financial security -- to do this? "For the thrill of it,"... said a member of the Professional Football Hall of Fame who asked not to be identified. "It's like gambling, no different than when Michael Jordan drops $100,000 on a hole of golf."
We all have heard the terrible wrong doings of a certain football player and educate a bull stands that if this had not INVOLVED a national football "hero" those dogs would NEVER had been given a second chance. We are very happy that this case began to open doors of many animal control and state run facilities, and communitites that dog forced to fight CAN be rehabilitated...and truly deserve a second chance.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO EDUCATE YOUR COMMUNITY REGARDING DOG FIGHTING AND HOW IT AFFECTS US ALL...