Dear Readers,
Not a pleasant subject today, but an important one.
Did you hear about the arrest of 41 people two weeks ago, charged with participation in a cock fighting ring in Frankfort, New York?
After a six-month investigation, the State Police and Attorney General’s Office swooped in on a Saturday afternoon to execute warrants for the arrest of these animal abusers and the seizure of more than 231 roosters.
The roosters are now safely in the custody of the local Humane Society.
Neighbors in this quiet rural community had been reporting sudden influxes of cars, with loud music and the squawks of roosters coming from the barn every Saturday.
It was those tips that led to the investigation and eventual arrests.
They saw something. They said something.
We hope all of you would do the same.
And it’s not just cock fighting.
Dog fighting rings also occur in rural areas like ours and the police depend upon the observations of concerned residents to alert them to suspicious activity.
That can include: an unusually large number of pit bull-type dogs being kept in one location, especially multiple dogs who are chained and seem unsocialized; dogs with scars on their faces, front legs, and hind end and thighs; dog fighting training equipment such as treadmills used to build dogs’ endurance, “break sticks” used to pry apart the jaws of dogs locked in battle, tires or “springpoles” (usually a large spring with rope attached to either end) hanging from tree limbs; or, just like the Frankfort cock fighting operation, unusual noises and foot traffic coming and going from a location at odd hours.
But please, don’t try investigating this yourself.
These animal fighting operations are dangerous places, with weapons, drugs, illegal gambling, you name it.
Call the police to report what you observed.
They are trained to investigate and respond.
If you are nervous about calling the police, call the Oswego County Humane Society at the number below for assistance.
OCHS is not a law enforcement agency, but it will help you get the information to the right authorities.
If you see something, say something.
The life of an animal may depend on it.
The Oswego County Humane Society provides spay/neuter services and assistance, fostering and adoption of animals in urgent need, humane education programs, and information and referrals to animal lovers throughout Oswego County.
Located at 29 W. Seneca St., Oswego, NY.
Phone: 315-207-1070.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.oswegohumane.org
Because People and Pets Are Good for Each Other.
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