Does the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital (BMAH) See Many Dogs Who Have Incurred Injuries As a Result of Dog Fighting? What Kind of Injuries Do These Dogs Most Often Show?
No, the ASPCA BMAH rarely, if ever, sees dogs who have incurred injuries as a result of dog fighting. This does not mean that dog fighting does not occur in New York. It is possible that such dogs are less likely to be brought to the ASPCA for treatment. Their owners might avoid the ASPCA because they know that the organization is sensitive to signs of animal cruelty and might place them under investigation. In general, fighting dogs are less likely to have access to veterinary professionals for treatment of their injuries. As for the injuries fighting dogs often bear, these include, but are not limited to: tails and ears cropped in an unprofessional manner; serious, multiple bite wounds; and scarring.
