Do some states already have dog fighting felony laws?
Yes. Dogfighting is illegal in all 50 states and a felony offense in almost every state.Check out the laws page for more information about the laws in your state 7. Should being a spectator also be a felony? Yes. Spectators provide much of the profit associated with dog fighting. The money generated by admission fees and gambling helps keep this “sport” alive. Because dogfights are illegal and therefore not widely publicized, spectators do not merely happen upon a fight; they seek it out. They are willing participants who support a criminal activity through their paid admission and attendance. 8. What can I do to help stop dog fighting? If you live in one of the states where dog fighting is still only a misdemeanor, please write to your state legislators and urge them to make it a felony. To find out how your state treats dog fighting, visit our page on State Dog Fighting Laws. We encourage you also to write letters to the media to increase public awareness of the dangers of dogfightin
