Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation (MCABSL) and No Kill Nation along with local law enforcement, politicians and county agencies have launched a campaign against dog-fighting in Miami-Dade County to put an end to dog fighting. Dalia Canes, the founder and director of MCABSL, said that the groups decided to take action when dogs were found dead in horrible condition, their bodies covered with scars caused by fights with other dogs. “For the past six months pitbulls and other bull (dog) breeds have been turning up dead and in just one month about seven were found in Homestead. They threw them (on the street) decapitated, burned and with their bodies torn open,” Canes said.
In the face of this situation, the MCABSL and the No Kill Nation organization concluded that the time had come to halt this crime, which is punishable under Florida law. The campaign aims to raise awareness about how horrible dog-fighting is not only for the dogs but for the community as a whole.
Anyone who has seen that activity carried out, has heard anything or knows that it’s occurring is urged to immediately contact the authorities which can be done anonymously so there is no fear of backlash from those engaged in dog fighting.
