Campaign Against Dog Fighting

Our work began with rescuing homeless, abused, neglected and injured animals in Baltimore City. We soon discovered what was happening to many animals in the basements and alleys of Baltimore City. Injured, and very often near death, dogs and cats were entering the animal control facility. The toll of dog fighting is exposed to rescue groups firsthand. Just as we could not ignore the plight of Baltimore's homeless animals, we could not be silent regarding this very dark side of human entertainment. With the national exposure of the Michael Vick case, Recycled Love was given the opportunity to educate the public about the societal damage associated with dog fighting and the negative reputation of pit bulls. The Humane Society of the United States sponsored a “Knock Out Animal Fighting Video” contest; we submitted our video entitled “Stop Dog fighting Now” and received an “Honorable Mention #1.”

No more homeless pets in Baltimore. . .

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Research consistently demonstrates the link between animal abuse and violence towards humans. When young children are exposed to this brutality they become desensitized and incapable of feeling compassion. This only allows the cycle of abuse to continue. Recycled Love's work to end the culture of dog fighting is futhered by our rehabilitation of three dogs formerly owned by Michael Vick, and numerous other dogs pulled from Baltimore’s streets. Contrary to popular belief, these dogs are not heartless fighting machines. They are dogs, pack animals that thrive off companionship, and individuals with their own personalities. Unfortunately, many former fighting dogs are completely unsocialized, having spent their lives on a chain, exposed to nothing but a world of cruelty. For them, the world is unfamiliar and frightening. Although it may take years of rehabilitation to manage the behavioral issues brought on by years of abuse, the time and effort involved is worth it when we see a dog let go and experience a moment of pure bully-joy. Recycled Love wants to change the perception of the pit bull dog by offering true bully-ambassadors for adoption. These dogs can help serve as the model for what a pit bull dog should be. When the perception of these dogs has changed, we can break the chain of violence and protect both the dogs and the next generation. Please help support our efforts. Money donated will help pay for training/rehabilitation and Canine Good Citizen testing. (Please earmark your donations to "Stop Dog Fighting")