Can't view this message? Read it online<http://www2.aspca.org/site/R?i=jvHp4OyDjCfiJibnm_N_HQ..> . [image: Help Us End This Cruelty] [image: ASPCA Volunteers] *ASPCA ASSISTS IN LARGEST DOG FIGHTING CRACKDOWN IN U.S. HISTORY *
On Wednesday, July 8, the ASPCA began assisting federal and state agencies in what is believed to be the largest crackdown on dog fighting in U.S. history. The raid spans eight states so far—Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska and Mississippi. Arrests have been made in all eight states. Nearly 400 rescued dogs were safely transported to a secure facility under the direction of the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force, where they will be cared for until final disposition is determined by the U.S. District Court. [image: Help End Cruelty]<http://www2.aspca.org/site/R?i=fYEjDTJItmM83RPi3yneFQ..> “The ASPCA is determined to protect the nation’s pets from dog fighting and other forms of brutality,” says ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres. “Animal cruelty cannot be tolerated, and we are proud to lend our support to federal and local agencies to ensure that these abusers are brought to justice.” At the request of HSMO, the ASPCA is lending the services of its special forensic cruelty investigation team—including disaster animal rescuers, field service investigators and Dr. Melinda Merck, the nation’s premier forensic veterinarian—to collect evidence for the prosecution of the criminal case. The ASPCA’s Mobile Animal Crime Scene Investigation Unit, outfitted with medical equipment tailored specifically for animal patients, is also on hand. The ASPCA will also eventually assist in behavior evaluations of the dogs. Dog fighting is banned throughout the United States and is a felony in all 50 states. If convicted of animal fighting charges, those arrested each face up to five years in prison. Your support makes it possible for the ASPCA to rescue animals from this horrendous life. Your generosity allows our experts to collect the evidence needed to build cases against and prosecute animal cruelty offenders. *Photos: The ASPCA in Action—ASPCA team members on the ground in Missouri assisting in largest-ever dog fighting raid. * [image: Help End Cruelty]<http://www2.aspca.org/site/R?i=P6m1SGl_VyJcRsw1a9FkHA..> [image: ASPCA Volunteers] [image: ASPCA Logo] *Always remember to Make Pet Adoption Your First Option®!* ASPCA | 424 E. 92nd St | New York, NY | 10128 *Visit our website:* aspca.org<http://www2.aspca.org/site/R?i=aUxtyp05i5pbgj2429MDcQ..> Update Your Profile <http://www2.aspca.org/site/R?i=a9X9guGQ7C2qTDY6RRbz1w..> Unsubscribe<http://www2.aspca.org/site/CO?i=flMQAFPwBGwcu5JOMLDXMc3i-oedYZWe&cid=0> ------------------------------ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. See how.<http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd_062009> -- "no cause is lost if there is but one fool to fight for it" ~Will Turner~ ~Pirate's of the Caribbean @ World's End~ www.moliberty.org http://417-political-pundit.blogspot.com The power to tax involves the power to destroy. ~Justice John Marshall~ Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you! -Pericles (430 B.C.) A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. ~Justice John Marshall~ http://www.radiofreeliberty.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ This is a Free Speech forum. The owner of this list assumes no responsibility for the intellectual or emotional maturity of its members. If you do not like what is being said here, filter it to trash, ignore it or leave. If you leave, learn how to do this for yourself. If you do not, you will be here forever. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
