Animal Fighting in the Rochester Community

Presented by Anti-Animal Fighting Task Force of Monroe County

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• Recognizing the Signs of Animal Fighting

Animal fighting in Rochester and Monroe County is everyone’s problem. This violent and cruel activity is more common in our neighborhoods than we care to admit and cannot be abolished without the support of an entire community.

Violence, illegal weapons, drugs, and gambling are common at animal fights. Animal fighting, both rooster and dog fighting, is a felony in New York State and any involvement in animal fighting activities is against the law.
Children are often permitted to attend these violent events, desensitizing them to violence. Studies show that children who view this type of violence have a greater acceptance of aggressive attitudes and behavior.

Dogs involved in animal fighting have time and again been known to aggressively attack innocent people. Animals that have been trained for fighting are unsafe in our community, particularly around children.

A variety of agencies in Monroe County have joined to form an Anti-Animal Fighting Task Force which is focused on eliminating this activity in our community. To make this possible, the Task Force is asking for the aid of residents to let animal fighters know that this activity is unwelcome in our community.

Signs of Animal Fighting:

There are many signs of animal fighting which are easily recognizable if you know what to look for. For example, dogs are often conditioned before a fight on A treadmill or catmill. In an effort to strengthen a dog's jaws, trainers may have them hang by a tire or other thick rubber extended from a tree or pole.

Pit Bulls are the most common breed used for dog fighting, though others may occasionally be utilized. Two or more Pit Bulls, kept separately in a back yard on heavy chain may indicate that their owner is involved in animal fighting.

Animal fights can be staged in a variety of locations, including:

• Abandoned houses
• Vacant garages
• Isolated Warehouses
• Basements
• Parks
• Barns
• Alleys

If you have information regarding animal fighting, contact the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm's Animal Cruelty Hotline at (585) 223-6500 immediately. If you have information regarding a fight in progress, call 911. Rewards of up to $3,500 are available for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of individuals involved in animal fighting.

In an effort to better familiarize citizens in the Rochester community with the indicators and types of animal fighting that take place in our area, the Monroe County Anti-Animal Fighting Task Force has developed a video. The video explains the origins of animal fighting, the tools used and the signs that may indicate animal fighting. If you are interested in helping to combat the animal fighting problem in our community and would like to receive a copy of this video to share with your organization, please fill out the order form, and submit payment (if applicable) through our secure credit card transaction system. If you wish to pay with a check, print out the form and mail it with payment (if applicable - outside of Monroe County, New York there is a $30 charge) to:

Anti-Animal Fighting Video
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester
99 Victor Road
Fairport, New York 14450

Phone: (585) 223-1330
Email: info@lollypop.org

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