April 8 is National Dog Fighting Awareness Day, established by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 2014 as part of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Dogfighting is a felony offense in all 50 states and a federal crime under the Animal Welfare Act , which has prohibited animal fighting ventures since 1976. Federal convictions may bring about penalties of up to 5 years' imprisonment and a $250,000 fine per count . Attending a dogfight or brin

Week after week, potential adopters scroll past the rescue brown and black dogs posted online. At the shelter, visitors walk past kennels with no kennel cards displaying engaging photos that would make them stop and take a second look.