The issue of dog fighting.

1. Animal Cruelty- Dog
Fighting
By: Kevin Merrell

2. Audience
 People that care about the ethical treatment of animals.
 Pet owners.
 Dog lovers.
 The criminals that have committed this crime.

3. Background
 Dog fighting has been going on for centuries
throughout the world.
 In the 19th century is when laws started to be enforced
in America.
 Several organizations were formed to stop the cruelty.
(American Humane Association, PETA, Humane
society)

4. Importance
 Millions of dogs each year are hurt, killed, or treated
unethically.
 People are making billions of dollars off of the pain and
suffering of dogs in the fighting ring.
 Dogs have no choice in this matter, it is basically up to
us to save the dogs lives.

5. Facts
 In 2007, approximately 250,000 dogs were in fighting
pits nationwide.
 An estimated 40,000 individuals are involved in
professional dog fighting in America.
 In over 80% of these fights a pit-bull is the type of dog
involved.
 During the training for these dogs they practice their
fighting skills against cats, rabbits and other smaller
animals.

6. Video
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQwmnMgLGts

7. Call to Action
Now the question is what can you do?
 If you suspect that dog fighting is going on somewhere
around you, contact the local law enforcement.
 Join a local animal cruelty organization in your area to
help plan for strategies in defense for this cause.
 http://www.aspca.org/about-us/partnership-
communities/tampa-fl