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Post by Taryn Sat Jan 05 2013, 15:52

Be proud if you live in Michigan my US of A friends. I wish that australia and europe... heck the world could take these steps!



http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2013/01/michigans-new-dogfighting-law-leading-the-way/

Michigan is leading the way in the fight against dog fighting by enacting what one lawmaker calls the toughest laws in the country prohibiting dogfighting and cockfighting. The new law allows dogfighting and cockfighting to be prosecuted as a criminal enterprise, similar to how prostitution and large drug operations are charged.

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed the new legisdolation into law on December 12th. Under the new law, those charged with dogfighting can face spending 20 years in prison and being fined up to $100,000. “Michigan is out ahead on this one,” said Vicki Deisner of the ASPCA.

The new law has not only greatly increased the penalties for those caught running dogfighting operations, but gives authorities more power against these operations. Police will now be able to seize homes and vehicles associated with animal fighting. They will also be able to shut down venues declaring them a nuisance.

Dogfighting has been on the rise in Michigan. The Michigan Humane Society investigates animal abuse in the Detroit area and in the first nine months of 2012 they received 112 complaints about dog fighting. Last year they had received 113 for the entire year. The new sweeping legislation hopes to change these numbers in 2013.
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Post by Mark Sat Jan 05 2013, 15:54

nice one thumbs up
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Post by Taryn Sat Jan 05 2013, 16:08

20 years in prison and being fined up to $100,000... thats perfect! i love it
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Post by Guest Sat Jan 05 2013, 16:42

Great!! thumbs up

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Post by Guest Sat Jan 05 2013, 16:54

Good news Big Grin

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Post by Kathy Sat Jan 05 2013, 18:58

That is very good news and certainly a big step in the right direction.
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Post by Guest Sat Jan 05 2013, 19:15

good times!

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Post by stella Sat Jan 05 2013, 19:29

great news,lets hope others follow thumbs up
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Post by Keith Sat Jan 05 2013, 19:54

Getting there.
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Post by Taryn Sat Jan 05 2013, 20:49

now we just need the rest of USA, UK, Europe, Australia and the bloody rest of the world to follow
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Post by Guest Sat Jan 05 2013, 22:14

I hope that if Michigan finds any dog-fighters they pursue them to the full extent of their new law. and that as Taryn says, the rest of the world follows suit.

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Post by Guest Sun Jan 06 2013, 03:51

20 years...wow. Definitely going in the right direction.

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