Rewards

In an effort to motivate community members to speak out against dog-fighting in their neighborhood, several national and local organizations have established reward funds for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved with dog-fighting:

National Organizations

The Humane Society of the United States offers a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who organizes dogfights, participates in dogfights, promotes dogfighting, or officiates at dogfights.

In Defense Of Animals offers a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of pet thieves.

Local Organizations

Alabama:
North Talladega Humane Society offers rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone abusing animals. This offer is area wide including adjoining counties. Additional information may be had by calling 256-249-3573.

Illinois:
Sangamon and Menard Counties Crime Stoppers: SAD (Stop Abuse of Dogs and other pets) The SAD Program was initiated to combat the increase in dog theft and dog fighting in Sangamon and Menard Counties. The information will be investigated by the proper authorities and if an arrest is made the caller will receive a cash reward. Contact: 800.397.2288

Indiana:
The Unconditional Love Foundation (ULF) and the Muncie-Delaware County Dogfighting Task Force are engaged in a community awareness campaign about the problem, using posters and postcards. They are offering rewards of up to $2,500 for animal fighting tips that lead to arrest and conviction.

New York:
Out of the Pits Rescue is offering a $250 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone promoting or participating in dog fighting in the state of NY. They can be contacted at http://www.outofthepits.org/

The Humane Society of Wayne County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone promoting or participating in dog fighting.

The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County offers rewards of up to $3500 for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of individuals involved in animal fighting.

Maryland:
$1000 reward offered for information on dog fighting activity in Baltimore City and County. If you have information on dog fighting activity in Baltimore County, call 911. If you have information on dog fighting activity in Baltimore City call Animal Control at (410) 396-4698.

Washington:
Boldog Training Kennel offers a $250 reward to any person, outside the performance of law enforcement duties, who presses charges resulting in the arrest and conviction of any person who participates in a dog fight.