The dogs arrived at a temporary shelter in a safe, undisclosed location and are receiving treatment. Veterinarians have determined several dogs have fractures that have not healed appropriately; this indicates broken bones that have gone untreated and so healed out of place. These dogs may require amputations and are on medication to help with pain and inflammation in the meantime.
Dogfighting causes severe and often fatal injuries and horrific suffering. Typical injuries include severe bruising, deep puncture wounds and broken bones. Dogs forced to fight often die of dehydration, infection, blood loss, exhaustion or shock hours or even days after the fight.
When it comes to dogfighting, we have also seen how cruelty begets cruelty: Across the country, these spectacles have often co-occurred with other crimes related to weapons, assault and illegal drugs.
The marks of suffering on these dogs are heart-wrenching, and it is difficult to imagine what they have endured. But their suffering stops now.
At the temporary shelter, responders and volunteers are providing much-needed care and treatment—as well as enrichment in the form of consistent and kindhearted attention and a plentiful supply of toys.
It is our honor to be of service to Joan Jett, her puppies and all the dogs saved from this suspected dogfighting operation on their road to recovery. We’ll be with them for as long as it takes.
The marks of suffering on these dogs are heart-wrenching, and it is difficult to imagine what they have endured. But their suffering stops now.
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