- May 3, 2024
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The Halifax Humane Society is at capacity after taking in 42 pit bulls at the end of February. The Daytona Beach Police Department and the city's animal control department took custody of the dogs after discovering that they were being bred and used for dogfighting.
The dogs — 18 puppies and 24 adults — have been treated for a variety of issues, including ringworm, according to a press release by the HHS. All have been quarantined in a separate section of the shelter until testing negative for the disease. In addition, all fighting ring dogs will stay with the HHS until they are ready to be adopted or transferred to a speciality partner. None have been scheduled to be euthanized, as the HHS has been a no-kill, open admission shelter since January 2020.
“Due to concerns about their origins and observed subsequent behaviors, HHS won’t be adopting most of these dogs to the general public," said Barry KuKes, community outreach director in the press release. "We want to place the dogs with an organization that has experience with dogs that were bred for and trained for fighting and know how to care and help these animals."
The Humane Society of the United States has been at the HHS campus for a week helping to temperament test the dogs and help with placement through their network. HHS thanks the organization for its dedication to help local shelters with dogfighting cases, the press release states.
People who are interested in adopting a dog (not one of the 42) are encouraged to do so now to help return the shelter to its normal operating capacity. Potential adopters may receive a 75% discount on adoption fees for dogs 1 year and older.
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