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Suspected Dog Fighting Ring Busted In Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― Pennsylvania SPCA officers busted a suspected dog fighting ring in a Philadelphia home early Tuesday morning.
Humane Law Enforcement officer found a seven pit bulls and a cat while executing a search warrant on a home on the 2200 block of N. Delhi Street at about 2:30 a.m.
One of the dogs was pronounced dead at the scene while another was in need of surgery due to injuries from an apparent fight. Officials said many of the dogs were badly scarred.
A fighting ring covered in blood was also discovered, along with dog fighting paraphernalia. The home had apparently been under investigation for several months before the search.
A female resident was taken into custody on third-degree felony animal cruelty charges. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the alleged operator of ring, who was not at the scene at the time.
An autopsy is being performed on the deceased dog to determine the exact cause of death. Officials said the additional animals rescued are in protective custody and are unavailable for adoption at this time.
Suspected Dog Fighting Ring Busted In Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― Pennsylvania SPCA officers busted a suspected dog fighting ring in a Philadelphia home early Tuesday morning.
Humane Law Enforcement officer found a seven pit bulls and a cat while executing a search warrant on a home on the 2200 block of N. Delhi Street at about 2:30 a.m.
One of the dogs was pronounced dead at the scene while another was in need of surgery due to injuries from an apparent fight. Officials said many of the dogs were badly scarred.
A fighting ring covered in blood was also discovered, along with dog fighting paraphernalia. The home had apparently been under investigation for several months before the search.
A female resident was taken into custody on third-degree felony animal cruelty charges. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the alleged operator of ring, who was not at the scene at the time.
An autopsy is being performed on the deceased dog to determine the exact cause of death. Officials said the additional animals rescued are in protective custody and are unavailable for adoption at this time.
