North Carolina Taskforce to Abolish Animal Fighting

The goals of the North Carolina Taskforce to Abolish Animal Fighting are to:

• Develop training modules for law enforcement, judiciaries, animal control and human agencies and investigators.
• Develop medial and public information campaigns.
• Establish legislative proposals and guides for prosecutors and judges to facilitate successful prosecution of animal fighting cases.
• Create a network and protocol for animal sheltering facilities and personnel to manage seized animals.

What you can do to help:

• Educate yourself about the cruel practice of animal fighting.
• Report animal fighting evidence and activity to your local law enforcement and/or animals control agency!
• Help distribute information about the cruel practice of animal fighting and find out how else you can volunteer!

The taskforce plans to:

• Encourage cross reporting and communications among law enforcement departments, animal control officers, and humane societies within the state.
• Provide needed training for law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, judges, and animal care and control personnel
• Strengthen animal fighting laws and support their enforcement.
• Network with groups and individuals in the field.
• Educate the public at large about the cruelties and activities inherent in animal fighting.
• Create a network and protocol for animal facilities and personnel to manage seized animals and support those involved in the prosecution process.