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Cockfighting


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	Birds who die in fights are thrown in the trash.

Cockfighting is a cruel blood sport that pits two roosters against each other. Spectators place bets, and the fight ends after one or both roosters die.

Cockfighting is illegal in all states, and it is a felony in 37 [PDF]. Besides being cruel to animals, cockfighting is closely connected to other crimes like gambling, drug dealing, illegal firearms sales and even homicide.

Get the facts on cockfighting, and learn about our legal and legislative progress against cockfighting.

Recent Cockfighting News

August 8, 2008: Victory in Nation's Largest Puppy Mill Raid

August 21, 2008: Vick Case to be Featured on Animal Planet

August 15, 2008: Louisiana Bans Cockfighting

July 8, 2008: Kansas Cockfighting Raid Highlights Weak Law

July 8, 2008: Georgia's New Dogfighting Law Sees First Arrest

August 22, 2008: Georgia Raid Takes Down Another Alleged Dogfighter

July 9, 2008: Fighting Dogs Learn New Tricks in Chicago

July 8, 2008: Dogfighting Puts Everyone's Life on the Line

July 18, 2008: Alleged Dogfighting Heavyweight Busted in Ga.