(ANIMAL WELFARE) GOP Representative Steve King recently announced that he believes dog fighting should be legal. Thankfully, the Humane Society reminds us why King’s statement is so horrific and wrong. The animal welfare organization helps us get a closer look at the sad realities of the dog fighting world through a memorable and touching video. The five minute clip features the story of Stallone, a dog who went through a great deal of trauma, yet still remained man’s best friend in the midst of all his suffering. Read on to learn more about Stallone’s journey and why it is so important to put an end to animal fighting. — Global Animal
Stallone still loved human cuddles, even after all he went through. Photo credit: Youtube
A Humane Nation, Wayne Pacelle
Our mission statement is short and to the point: “Celebrating Animals/Confronting Cruelty.” Holding these two powerful ideas in balance is a perpetual challenge for those of us who care about animals and devote ourselves to their welfare. On one hand, there is so much cruelty to confront. On the other, animals are an incredible source of joy—whether they are our pets or the wild animals who share our landscapes.
This balance of imperatives is on my mind today because of a very special video produced by our staff. It is the most viewed video that we have ever placed on YouTube. It is also one of the saddest. It is the story of Stallone, a dog who was trapped and ultimately doomed by the scourge of organized animal fighting. It is not an easy video to watch. But it is a video that has drawn a huge audience of more than 1 million views because so many of us feel that it must be watched.
So today, let’s celebrate Stallone. For all the horrors inflicted on him by people, he paid back with a tail wag and a lick, as you can see in the video. And then, in his brave name, please join me in doubling down on our determination to confront dogfighting and other threats to animals.
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so very sad
No, its so wrongggggggggggg!!!
i hope this guy stays in jail for a long time
oh i knew it im so sad cant believe it oh what a heartache
but i just love these dogs all dogs
i dont know if i can watch it im so sensitive
steve king you are one son of a bitch to say that come fight with a person not dog with dogs , i would love to meet you and beat the shit , in the ring and the one who get really baldy hurt loses and or unconscious wins andMore…
how could people do that they should fight human to human not dog to dog because those man are pussy they cant fight each other it makes money too
no way in the bible or the coran does it say to hurt one another i guess not so why put dog fight legal 100 percent we are not going to heaven if any of us believe it
This is what dogfighting does to innocent creatures.
I GIG NOT WATCH BUT, DOG FIGHTING IS FOR SERIOUSLY SICK AND DERANGER PEOPLE JUST LIKE CHILD ABUSE