Fight Against Dog Fighting

Bullie Buddies of Las Vegas teams up with many of the local gyms and fighters to work against the horrors of dog fighting. Check the calendar on our home page or check back on this page for upcoming events sponsored by local Las Vegas fighters.

Dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and is a felony in most, including Nevada; in Nevada it is also a felony to attend a dog fight. It is legal in Nevada, however, to own a fighting dog. The Humane Society of the United States has a database of 40,000 suspected dog fighters across the country, and estimates some 250,000 dogs are used in organized dog fighting.

Public Safety Threat and Criminal Activity

• Dog fighters and spectators have a history of violent and criminal behavior toward people.
• Dog fighting is sometimes used by gangs as entertainment.
• Major drug networks have been tied to animal fighting. Raids at animal fighting operations have revealed underground drug manufacturing labs and larg-scale drug operations.
• Dog fight spectators are typically involved in illegal gambling, betting that a certain dog will win. Weapons are common at dog fights due to the large amount of money present.

Dog Fight Locations

• Secluded park
• Commercial or residential basement
• Isolated warehouse
• Vacant garage
• Empty or abandoned houses

Clark County Animal Control: (702) 455-7710.

Click here to read more about the horrors of dog fighting.