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22/08/2007
Fighting Dogs Seized In Armagh
Dozens of pit bull type dogs have been seized by the Ulster Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in a major operation in County Armagh.
The USPCA revealed the dogs were being specifically bred for fighting purposes, possibly as part of a Europe-wide ring.
The charity has recovered more than 200 dogs this year, highlighting its claim that illegal dog-fighting is on the increase.
Stephen Philpott, from the USPCA said dog-fighting is at “epidemic proportions”, and more people are involved than 15 years ago.
“This was when the legislation was brought in to try and ban the dogs that were used in it,” he said.
“We would appeal to the people who carry out these practices to stop doing it. It’s a very, very cruel sport and the animals live a life of constant misery.”
(JM/SP)
The USPCA revealed the dogs were being specifically bred for fighting purposes, possibly as part of a Europe-wide ring.
The charity has recovered more than 200 dogs this year, highlighting its claim that illegal dog-fighting is on the increase.
Stephen Philpott, from the USPCA said dog-fighting is at “epidemic proportions”, and more people are involved than 15 years ago.
“This was when the legislation was brought in to try and ban the dogs that were used in it,” he said.
“We would appeal to the people who carry out these practices to stop doing it. It’s a very, very cruel sport and the animals live a life of constant misery.”
(JM/SP)
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