It's difficult to believe that, in this day and age, some people still are entertained by watching cruel and illegal staged fights between dogs. The fights may last from several minutes to more than two hours, and the dogs usually suffer painful injuries, including multiple puncture wounds, deep lacerations, and broken bones.
Owners kill many of the dogs that lose by gun shot or other methods.
Stolen pets and stray or unowned animals are often used by dogfighters as training fodder for their dogs. Aside from the cruelty involved, this so-called sport has several disturbing aspects. According to The Humane Society of the United States, gambling is the norm at dogfights. Thousands of dollars change hands as spectators bet on their favorite dogs. The owner with the winning dog collects from several hundred to tens of thousands of dollars in presumably undeclared income.