Columbia, Missouri Dog Fighting Discovered Out of Man's Home
A recent dog fight investigation in Columbia has raised concern regarding animal treatment as well as the potential consequences of encouraging violent behavior in dogs. A Columbia Missourian story reported that police have arrested a man after investigating a report of a dog fight on Wren Wood Drive.
After officers made a force entry into the backyard of the suspected home, a male pit bull was discovered with injuries to its muzzle, left front leg and ears. Another dog was found inside the home with injuries to its muzzle as well. Apparently, a third dog had been significantly injured but was taken away from the premises before police got there.
An individual may face felony charges in Missouri for dog fighting or possession of dogs for fighting. Also, it is a misdemeanor to be a spectator at a dogfight in Missouri. Despite these laws and Congress enacting the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act in 2007, dog fighting continues to take place throughout the U.S. Some believe that these events contribute to raising aggressive behavior in dogs and therefore put others at risk of attack, injury, and in the worst of cases, death.
The most serious of dog bites and attacks in Missouri are typically attributed to Rottweilers and pit bull-type dogs. However, any kind of dog is capable of causing injury to others if a dog owner encourages aggressive behavior, fails to properly contain the dog or disregards an animal’s bite/attack history.
Dog attacks in Missouri can impose devastating injuries upon a victim in addition to causing financial strain and emotional trauma. Dog bite incidents often require a victim to receive multiple surgeries as well as other medical treatment and attention that can quickly add up. In the event that you or someone you care about has been injured by a dog in an attack, you may have a potential dog bite claim if the dog owner was negligent in caring for their pet. Get in touch with Page Law to find out how one of our skilled St. Louis dog bite compensation attorneys may be able to help you hold negligent dog owners responsible for your injuries, pain and suffering, and financial loss. Call 314-322-8515 today for a free consultation.
Source report: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2010/03/30/police-investigating-possibly-dog-fighting-incident-involving-least-3-dogs/; http://www.aspcapro.org/dog-fighting-faq.php
