It's been illegal for 200 years, but Lancs is still on sick list of shame

According to the RSPCA, the county is one of the top-five worst regions across England and Wales. Despite the pandemic lockdowns, 56 cases of dog fighting have been tackled by the RSPCA since 2019

RSPCA dog fighting expert and Special Operations Unit chief inspector Ian Muttitt said: “Our figures show that in the past four years the RSPCA has uncovered and dealt with 56 incidents of dog fighting in Lancashire alone. It’s staggering that something which has been illegal for almost 200 years, which most people would consider consigned to history, is still so rife.

Ian added: “These five areas are the worst hotspots for dog fighting across England and Wales. The dog fighting world is a dark and secretive place. It could be happening in an inner-city warehouse next door to your office or on a rural farm in your quiet village. Dogs who win fights are prized and are often treated like Kings. But those who refuse to fight or lose are often abandoned or barbarically killed.

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