ASPCA Condemns New Dog Fighting Mobile App

The ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®) today condemned Kage Games for its recent launch of a mobile dog fighting game called Dog Wars, and issued the following statement to its members:

A big thumbs down to Kage Games for its recent launch of a mobile dog fighting game called Dog Wars. The free smartphone app has caused outrage among animal lovers—and for good reason. Players actually feed, train and fight virtual dogs. They can even inject their dogs with steroids, bet virtual money and use a gun to fight the cops during a bust.

Dr. Randall Lockwood, senior vice president of ASPCA Forensic Sciences and Anti-Cruelty Projects notes, “Anything that in any way appears to promote or condone the serious, violent crime of dog fighting is cause for concern. This ‘game’ comes at a time when public outrage and law enforcement concern about dog fighting is at an all-time high, and the public should make this outrage known to those who promote it."

Dog fighting is not a game—and it is certainly no fun for the animals involved. Fighting dogs are often forced to spend their entire lives tethered to short, heavy chains. They receive inadequate care, little socialization and often go for days without access to quality food or clean water. During fights, many die of blood loss, shock and exhaustion. Others, those who are no longer deemed valuable, are simply killed.

Dog fighting is a felony across all 50 states. Please visit our Blood Sports section to learn more about the cruelties associated with this barbaric “sport.” And ask your friends to boycott mobile apps like Dog Wars.

ASPCA Assists Feds in Major Dog Fighting, Gang Bust

The ASPCA is in rural Virginia this week after helping authorities remove 41 dogs, 13 of them puppies, from an alleged dog fighting ring run by gang members.

On April 20, nine responders from the ASPCA Field Investigations and Response (FIR) Team arrived on a Nathalie, Virginia, property to help federal and local authorities remove 32 Pit Bulls and nine Beagles—many bearing scars consistent with dog fighting—as well as process evidence and transport the animals to a new location.

The dogs, who did not have access to clean water, appeared thin and were plagued with skin problems and other medical conditions. Several were tethered with heavy chains to objects outside a rundown trailer home.

While conducting a yearlong drug and firearm investigation of known gang members, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) discovered that its targets were also allegedly involved in dog fighting. An agent contacted the ASPCA for help.

“Other illegal activities are often associated with dog fighting,” says ASPCA Senior Director of Field Investigations and Response Tim Rickey, “and our goal is to help law enforcement agencies tackle other serious crimes while also saving animal victims.”

As a result of this multifaceted investigation, four suspects, ranging in age from 23 to 60, are facing federal and state charges related to dog fighting, firearms, conspiracy and drugs.

As for the animal victims, they were triaged by the ASPCA and Dr. Rachel Touroo of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and are currently being behaviorally evaluated by the ASPCA’s Dr. Pamela Reid and her team.

Meanwhile, evidence collected will be entered into the Canine CODIS (Combined DNA Index System), the nation’s first criminal dog fighting DNA database, and the ASPCA will continue to work with law enforcement on this case.

“Organized dog fighting is a brutal form of animal abuse,” says ASPCA Animal Fighting Specialist Terry Mills, “and we are determined to protect our nation’s animals from this form of cruelty.”

Android's Dog Wars video game back on market

"Dog Wars" only temporarily off market due to copyright infringement issues as stated by bloggers

Yesterday there were a few media reports that the Android's "Dog Wars" app had been mysteriously pulled from the market. A new search now shows the virtual dog fighting game is back. Blogger reports stated the game was pulled temporarily because of copyright infringement issues.

The "Dog Wars" game concept to train your dog to be the best fighting dog has aroused international disgust. The concept of promoting dog fighting has brought out severe criticism to Kage Games, the program game developer. The game maker insists they are not promoting the illegal sport, however the logo shows a realistic picture of a pit bull with a bloody muzzle. Gage Games states it is all a satire and a portion of the profits will be given to animal rescues. Most humane advocates and animal lovers believe the offer to give a part of the profits to resuce organizations is merely a public relations ploy.


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