D.C. Animal Fighting Program Begins
October 17, 2008
Some heavy hitters have teamed up against animal fighting in the District of Columbia. Police Chief Cathy Lanier, Councilmember Mary Cheh, The Humane Society of the United States and Washington Humane Society will combat cockfighting and dogfighting in D.C. At a press conference held yesterday at the John A. Wilson building, they announced that The HSUS is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person involved in illegal animal fighting. “The Humane Society of the United States’ reward offering $5,000 for information about animal fighting criminals has been very successful in many states,” said John Goodwin, manager of animal fighting issues for The HSUS. “We hope that this reward program will help bring animal fighting criminals to justice for their cruel actions.” Cockfighting and dogfighting are felony crimes in the district, punishable by up to five years of imprisonment and/or a maximum $25,000 fine. |
