04/05/2026
Thank you Georgia!
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Georgia is taking a stronger stand against dog fighting — and this time, it’s targeting the entire system behind it.
Dog fighting has long been illegal in the state, but in 2023, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 68, allowing prosecutors to treat organized dog fighting rings as racketeering and organized crime (RICO). That shift means authorities can now go after entire networks — not just one person caught in the act.
Because dog fighting is rarely an isolated crime. These operations often involve breeders, trainers, transporters, and people profiting from illegal betting. In many cases, they’re also linked to larger criminal activity, including gambling, drugs, and violence — making them difficult to fully shut down.
Under the new law, anyone involved in an organized ring can face much tougher penalties, including long prison sentences, significant fines, and the seizure of property and assets connected to the crimes.
The goal is simple: dismantle the system, not just punish a single individual.
Behind every case are dogs forced into unimaginable suffering — trained to fight, often chained, abused, and pushed into brutal battles for entertainment and profit. Many are left with severe injuries, infections, and broken bones. Some don’t survive. Others are discarded when they’re no longer considered “useful.”
Animal protection groups have welcomed the change, saying it gives law enforcement the tools needed to finally break these cycles of cruelty. With strong bipartisan support, Georgia is sending a clear message: organized cruelty toward animals will not be tolerated — and those responsible will be held fully accountable.
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