The document outlines a plan for an organization called Lafayette Against Dog Fighting (LADF). It discusses dog fighting activities and the Louisiana law prohibiting dog fighting. It also provides suggestions for educating the public about dog fighting through literature distribution, protests, a letter writing campaign, and using social media. Helpful resources on dog fighting are listed.

1. OUTLINE FOR LAFAYETTE AGAINST DOG FIGHTING (LADF)
- DATE: 8/29/15
1. What is dog fighting:
Dog fighting is a type of blood sport, generally defined as opposing two game dogs against one
another in a ring or a pit for the entertainment of the spectators or the gratification of the
dogfighters, who are sometimes referred to as dogmen. In rural areas, dog fights are often
staged in barns or outdoor pits; in urban areas, fights may occur in garages, basements,
warehouses, abandoned buildings, back alleys, neighborhood playgrounds, or in the streets.
Dog fights usually last until one dog is declared a winner, which occurs when one dog fails to
scratch, one dog dies, or one dog jumps out of the pit. The loser, if not killed in the fight, is
typically killed by the owner through a gun, beatings, or torture.[1] However, sometimes dog
fights end without declaring a winner. For instance, the dog's owner may call the fight. Dog
fighting generates revenue from stud fees, admission fees and gambling. It is also a felony in all
50 U.S. states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. In addition
to being a felony in all 50 U.S. states, the federal U.S. Animal Welfare Act makes it unlawful for
any person to knowingly sell, buy, possess, train, transport, deliver, or receive any dog for
purposes of having the dog participate in an animal fighting venture. The act also makes it
unlawful for any person to knowingly use the mail service of the United States Postal Service or
any instrumentality of interstate commerce for commercial speech for purposes of advertising
a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, promoting or in any other manner furthering an
animal fighting venture except as performed outside the limits of the States of the United
States. Worldwide, several countries have banned dog fighting, but it is still legal in some
countries like Japan, Honduras, and parts of Russia.
2. What is the Louisiana law in place to address dog fighting?:
2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 14:102.5 — Dogfighting; training and possession of dogs for fighting
§102.5. Dogfighting; training and possession of dogs for fighting
A. No person shall intentionally do any of the following:
(1) For amusement or gain, cause any dog to fight with another dog, or cause any dogs to
injure each other.
(2) Permit any act in violation of Paragraph (1) to be done on any premises under his charge or
control, or aid or abet any such act.
(3) Promote, stage, advertise, or be employed at a dogfighting exhibition.
(4) Sell a ticket of admission or receive money for the admission of any person to any place
used, or about to be used, for any activity described in Paragraph (2).
(5) Own, manage, or operate any facility kept or used for the purpose of dogfighting.
(6) Knowingly attend as a spectator at any organized dogfighting event.
(7)
(a) Own, possess, keep, or train a dog for purpose of dogfighting.
(b) The following activities shall be admissible as evidence of a violation of this Paragraph:
(i) Possession of any treadmill wheel, hot walker, cat mill, cat walker, jenni, or other

2. paraphernalia, together with evidence that the paraphernalia is being used or intended for use
in the unlawful training of a dog to fight with another dog, along with the possession of any
such dog.
(ii) Tying, attaching, or fastening any live animal to a machine or power propelled device, for
the purpose of causing the animal to be pursued by a dog, together with the possession of a
dog.
(iii) Possession or ownership of a dog exhibiting injuries or alterations consistent with
dogfighting, including but not limited to torn or missing ears, scars, lacerations, bite wounds,
puncture wounds, bruising or other injuries, together with evidence that the dog has been used
or is intended for use in dogfighting.
B. "Dogfighting" means an organized event wherein there is a display of combat between two
or more dogs in which the fighting, killing, maiming, or injuring of a dog is the significant
feature, or main purpose, of the event.
C. Whoever violates any provision of Paragraphs (1) through (5) and (7) of Subsection A of this
Section shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than twenty-five thousand
dollars, or be imprisoned with or without hard labor for not less than one year nor more than
ten years, or both.
D. Whoever violates Paragraph (6) of Subsection A of this Section shall be fined not more than
five hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
E. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit any of the following activities:
(1) The use of dogs for hunting.
(2) The use of dogs for management of livestock by the owner, his employees or agents, or any
other person having lawful custody of livestock.
(3) The training of dogs or the possession or use of equipment in the training of dogs for any
purpose not prohibited by law.
(4) The possessing or owning of dogs with ears cropped or otherwise surgically altered for
cosmetic purposes.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 432, §1. Acts 1984, No. 661, §1; Acts 1993, No. 1002, §1; Acts 2001,
No. 547, §1; Acts 2001, No. 734, §1, eff. June 25, 2001.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Louisiana may have more current
or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy,
completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked
to on the state site. Please check official sources.
3. Dog fighting/humane education:
PETA is sending literature that has arrived. Unfortunately, the material they sent was
companion animal material but not specifically aimed at dog fighting. Not sure why that
happened. Maybe they don’t have information on that subject matter, but I will research other
organizations to try to obtain material specific to dog fighting.
a. Show them to friends.
b. Leave them in public places.
c. Mail/deliver them to individuals who are not knowledgeable of dog fighting.

3. d. Go to schools and provide humane education on dog fighting.
4. Protests:
Where?:
When?:
How?:
Why?:
5. Letter Writing Campaign:
a. Letters to editors.
b. Elected officials/legislators.
c. Magazines/newspapers (Lafayette paper has an OPINION section that welcomes articles)
that would consider an article on dog fighting.
6. Illegal activity associated with dog fighting:
a. Illegal drug dealing.
b. Gambling.
c. Weapon offenses.
d. Money laundering.
7. Helpful websites:
a. Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF): http://www.arfla.org/
b. Animal Aid: http://lafayetteanimalaid.org
c. Lafayette Animal Control Center: http://www.lafayettela.org/ACPlus/Default.asp
d. Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF): http://aldf.org/resources/laws-cases/animal-fighting-
facts/
e. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-
in-entertainment/animals-used-entertainment-factsheets/dogfighting-dogs-tortured-illegal-
blood-sport/
f. Humane Society of the United States (HSUS):
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/dogfighting/facts/dogfighting_fact_sheet.html
g. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA):
https://www.aspca.org/dogfighting
h. International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW): http://www.ifaw.org/united-
states/node/97443
8. Ten Ways To Help End Dog Fighting:
a. Support stronger laws. Visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center to keep up to date on dog fighting
legislation in your state.

4. b. Alert the media! Your local newspaper and television station are always looking for stories,
especially investigative ones—be sure to contact them about the cruelty and dangers of dog
fighting.
c. Call or write your local law enforcement department and let them know that investigating
dog fighting cruelty should be a priority. Dog fighting is a CRIME—and the police MUST
investigate these cases.
d. Keep your eyes and ears open. If you suspect dog fighting in your own neighborhood,
contact the police or your local animal control officer. Provide as much information as you can,
such as the date and time you noticed something wrong, the address or location, and what led
you to believe there was dog fighting taking place.
e. Protect your pets. Dog fighters sometimes steal companion animals to use as bait dogs.
Don’t let your animals outside without supervision, and make sure they have proper
identification tags and are microchipped.
f. Adopt a Pit Bull and let your perfect pooch be an ambassador for the breed! Be sure to read
our Pit Bull adoption tips before you start your search.
g. Set a good example for others. If you are already the proud parent of a Pit Bull, be sure to
always show them the love and good care that they deserve. And always let others know what
great companions they make!
h. Volunteer! If your local shelter is facing a Pit Bull dilemma, volunteer to help keep adoptable
Pit Bulls and Pit mixes mentally and physically fit by exercising them or taking them to
obedience classes. You can also lead a chew-toy drive at work to collect rawhides or hard
rubber playthings to keep them busy, or help create a fundraiser to support a free sterilization
program for Pit Bulls in your local shelter.
i. Educate others in your community about the horrors of dog fighting and start a
neighborhood watch program.
j. Teach your children. Do your kids have questions about dog fighting? Visit our children's
website, ASPCAKids, for information about dog fighting thas written especially for kids.
9. Social media/relations:
a. Nancy Tabb Marcantel: She is actually contacted me off of Facebook and was very
inquisitive about LAFAYETTE AGAINST DOG FIGHTING and gave her phone number and I texted
her. I still haven’t heard back from her, but I believe she can be of great assistance, as she
appears locally on television through I believe the organization, Animal Rescue Foundation of
Louisiana. She has accepted my friend request and can be found on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/nancy.tabb.marcantel?fref=ts. She is one to stay in contact with.
Her “linked-in” address is: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/nancy-tabb-marcantel/11/95a/7b0
b. Blue Rofles: From what my mother tells me, she is a news anchor on Channel 10
https://www.facebook.com/blue.rolfes?fref=ts and her pet page at
http://klfy.com/category/49052/blues-pet-page/.