This post today is a slight departure for all of us here at Doggi Bling.  Usually we post dog tips, dog toys, treats, crates, houses, dog food, or just about anything else relating to ways you can make your pet happier, healthier, safer or more comfortable.  Today, we’re posting about some news that we found, and the reason is…we couldn’t be happier at the outcome, or more upset about the facts behind it.

A dogfighting ring was just busted and broken in Texas.  For this, we are overjoyed.  According to the article I just read,

“State officials said late Friday that they had begun dismantling one of the largest dogfighting rings in the country that night, arresting eight people and seizing 187 dogs used by a sophisticated network of bettors throughout eastern Texas. Investigators continued to search for suspects Saturday….In all, 55 people were indicted after an undercover investigation that lasted 17 months. Officials said the network’s matches drew crowds of up to 100 people, who placed tens of thousands of dollars in wagers on a single fight.”

The simple fact that this goes on makes me angrier, sadder, and more frustrated than words can adequately describe.  How can anyone, anywhere, partake in such disgusting, despicible and atrocious acts?  As our friends on Dogster mentioned, the laws need to be changed to make punishments for such crimes MUCH, MUCH more strict and harsh.  It is insane that people convicted of these disgusting acts are only facing a maximum sentence of 2 years.  Ridiculous.  Dog and animal cruelty is a huge problem in this country and around the world, we all need to do whatever we can to help put an end to it.

Join the ASPCA, get educated, do research…if we all do a little, maybe we can do a lot.  For starters, could work Houston investigators to put an end to one ring.  Lets stop many more!