Target: Mark Keel, Chief, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Goal: Pursue prosecution and substantial penalties for any proven dogfighting offenses involving eleven rescued dogs, including animals reportedly scarred and medically untreated.
Scarring and untreated medical conditions reportedly marked dogs removed from a property under investigation for suspected dogfighting. Eleven animals were brought to safety. Investigators also reportedly seized equipment associated with dogfighting. Those findings require an inquiry that establishes what happened to the dogs and who, if anyone, committed an offense.
The ASPCA assisted with the operation and arranged transport for medical and behavioral care. Its veterinary specialists are supporting the investigation through forensic examinations. Veterinary findings must establish the nature and causes of the reported injuries.
A rescued dog needs more than distance from a suspected fighting site. Treatment, patient rehabilitation, and accountability for any established abuse all matter. Sign to demand a thorough investigation, prosecution of supported offenses, and substantial punishment upon conviction for anyone proved responsible.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Chief Keel,
Please carry this investigation into a case of eleven dogs rescued from suspected dogfighting through with the same commitment that brought dogs to safety. Reports of scarring and untreated conditions raise serious concerns about suffering and possible unlawful fighting. We ask your agency to ensure that the evidence explains each animal’s condition and connects alleged conduct to specific people.
Preserve relevant equipment, records, and communications, and evaluate them alongside veterinary findings and witness accounts. Investigate any supported evidence of organizing, financing, training, or participation without assuming a wider network exists. The full record must establish any unlawful conduct. Continue working with the dogs’ caregivers so necessary treatment and behavioral assessments proceed while evidence is retained for any prosecution.
Where the investigation establishes criminal offenses, present prosecutors with a complete case and support substantial, proportionate penalties after conviction. Seek any authorized protective measures justified by a demonstrated risk to animals. These dogs deserve individualized futures based on their health and behavior, with safe placement when appropriate. We urge sustained attention to both recovery and accountability: the alleged suffering should receive a serious legal response, and every animal should have the chance to experience care without the threat of further proven abuse.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Douglas Stewart
