The Humane Society of the United States assisted the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General with the seizure of 275 dogs from a dogfighting operation spread across multiple properties in the Columbia, South Carolina, area. And this sweet little boy is just one looking for a second chance in life…
The dogs were found living outdoors in pens or on chains with barrels or other makeshift shelters as their only protection from the elements. Many of the dogs were thin and had no access to food or water out in the sunny and hot weather. Rescuers observed dogs with severe scarring, as well as open wounds, lacerations, and abscesses. Several dogs who were penned or chained to trees in the woods were deemed critical due to the severity of their wounds and were immediately removed from the properties for emergency veterinary care. The work is far from over, but these dogs will never be abused ever again.
