History of Dogfighting

The HSUS on Animal Fighting

HSUS Dogfighting Q & A

Enter the Dogfighting Photo Gallery

Dogfighting in Peoria

The Peoria Humane Society and PAWS are unalterably opposed to blood sports such as dogfighting and cockfighting. These are brutal animal contests resulting in suffering, torture, harassment, and death for animals forced to participate. Such sports amount to torture for fun and are degrading and unfit for civilized society.

Dogfighting in Peoria continues to be a concern for both the Peoria Humane Society and PAWS. Dogs are regularly found abandoned and terribly maimed from dogfighting.

The Humane Society of the United States reports that the investigation of illegal animal fighting activities by local law enforcement, animal control, and humane agencies is frequently difficult, frustrating, and unsuccessful. The lack of success is most often due to circumstances beyond the control of the investigating agency.

The Peoria Humane Society in conjunction with the Peoria Animal Welfare Shelter (PAWS), is currently exploring possible methods to expose and prosecute dogfighting citizens in the Peoria community. Public awareness campaigns, rewards for information, and other ideas are receiving serious consideration. If you have a suggestion or idea that may help in the fight against this blood sport, please contact the Peoria Humane Society at 682-9015. If you witness or hear of a dogfight, please call PAWS immediately at 494-8911.