Ex-fighting Dogs Left Without Homes After Summer Raids
After this summer’s dog fighting raids, nearly 500 dogs were left without homes. Dogs found in the raids that showed any signs of aggression toward humans were killed, while many others were put up for adoption or sent to rescue groups. However, if homes cannot be found for these abused dogs, they, too, will be put to sleep.
One of the most common dog fighting breeds is the Pit Bull terrier. Training for fights can begin as young as a few weeks old. Regardless of previous training, a dog fight can happen at any time, which is an intimidating fact for owners of certain dog breeds and for their neighbors.
There is no way to tell if a dog will end up normal or a vicious fighter, although a large part of it depends on the owner and training of the animal. Still, several towns are beginning to ban ownership of specific breeds because of the dogs’ proclivity to violence, which makes it more difficult to find homes for ex-fighters. Rescuers believe that these bans are unnecessary because with proper training and care, ex-fighters can live normal, loving lives without the urge to fight or attack.
Still, dog bites and attacks injure over 500,000 each year, killing about twelve. The most common dog bite victims tend to be children. Summer is the peak time for dog bites in Missouri. It is important to remember that even the gentlest of animals will attack with sufficient provocation. Every state has different liability laws pertaining to dogs. If you or your child has suffered a dog bite in Missouri, you should ask an experienced St. Louis dog bite lawyer about filing a claim. Call Page Cagle today at (866) 620-5757 for a free and comprehensive consultation.
Source: http://www.fox2now.com/news/ktvi-fox-files-pit-bulls-dogfighting-110209,0,3942679.story
