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80 dogs seized in Indiana raids linked to fighting

By Associated Press
Published: 8/12/2009 10:05 AM
Last Modified: 8/12/2009 10:08 AM

PAOLI, Ind. — Authorities have seized about 80 pit bulls during raids at two southern Indiana sites suspected of breeding and training dogs for illegal fighting.

State police say dog carcasses and dog fighting paraphernalia were also seized when the Indiana Gaming Commission and other agencies executed search warrants Tuesday in Orange County.

Adam Parascandola of the Humane Society of the United States says many dogs had scars and marks consistent with fighting.

Thirty-nine-year-old Brian E. Denny of French Lick was arrested on a preliminary charge of possession of animals for the purpose of animal fighting contests and an outstanding warrant for battery. He was released on bond.

A phone number listed as Denny's was disconnected and he could not immediately be reached for comment. By Associated Press

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	Report Comment oldrustytulsa, Tulsa (8/12/2009 7:28:21 PM) Heck man just last week some guys were busted for fighting parakeets, now aint that bad.
	Report Comment Bob 1, BA (8/12/2009 10:35:41 AM) Yes he was and he was the smartest player to ever play the game.
	Report Comment webparent, Tulsa (8/12/2009 10:43:53 AM) I' sorry but all of these fighting dogs (pit bulls) need to be euthanized for the safety of others.
	Report Comment tulsandn, out in the woods (8/12/2009 12:05:42 PM) I wonder which professional athlete is bankrolling this whole operation....
	Report Comment FaithnHim, Crested Butte, (8/12/2009 3:07:54 PM) Losers, all of them and anyone who participates in this type of activity whether staging the fights or watching. How can anyone enjoy seeing an animal bleed to death and suffer such pain. It makes me think folks like this do not have a conscience. These poor dogs. I have a Pit of my own and she is by far the sweetest, loving, submissive, dog I've ever had. She is afraid of everything. I cringe at the thought of her ever having to be subjected to such cruelty.
	Report Comment shaw411, Scottsdale, AZ (8/12/2009 10:38:41 AM) It's a good thing the Indianapolis Colts didn't sign Michael Vick with this going on.
	Report Comment douglassm, tulsa (8/12/2009 10:41:35 AM) What kind of sick person participates in this? So cruel.
	Report Comment Thunder196, Tulsa (8/12/2009 10:58:03 AM) Already wanted for battery. Sounds like he liked to fight also.
	Report Comment Arbythree, Tulsa (8/12/2009 10:09:11 AM) Wasnt Larry Bird from French Lick?
	Report Comment Rose, (8/12/2009 10:40:31 AM) Last month the Tulsa World published an article giving the toll-free national hot line to report animal fighting. The number is 877-847-4787. Anybody whose tip leads to a conviction of animal fighting (either cockfighting or dogfighting) can receive a $5000 reward.

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