Illegal dog fighting concerns

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Illegal dog fighting concerns Elkhart, IN An NFL star's indictment highlights a local problem. Reporter: Stephanie Stang Email Address: stephanie.stang@wndu.com

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The news of NFL star Michael Vick's indictment of dog fighting could serve as a wake-up call to the dangers in your own neighborhood.

At the Elkhart County Humane Society, they say it is not just a problem on a national scale, but a local one as well.

The pit bull breed is the most common breed they take in and last year half of them were injured, typically from a fight.

Recently the Elkhart County Humane Society even seized a treadmill that one owner was using to allegedly train his dogs, so they could build endurance to fight.

Shelter Director Eric Durcinka says that he hopes this national story will bring some awareness to a problem that is happening in Michiana.

“Unfortunately, we let it get to a point where it is so bad that we cannot ignore it anymore. Hopefully it's getting to a point though where people are so upset they will do something,” says Durcinka.

In Indiana and Michigan it is a felony offense to operate a dog fighting ring.

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