Week 4 - Wyoming Becomes the 50th State to Make Dog-Fighting a Felony

A good day for dogs everywhere...

This is a monumental occasion for all animal rights activist. Finally all 50 states have declared dog fighting, a criminal activity which involves more than 250,00 dogs each year and over 140,000 participants, a felony. Wyoming is the last state to make this activity a felony. Especially with Michael Vicks highly publicized arrest for his involvement for dog fighting Wyomings new law couldn't have come at a better time. This sends the message that dog fighting is not OK -- not OK in the country, not OK in big cities, and now finally it is NOT OK throughout the entire nation.

With over 140,000 human participants dog fighting is no small problem. This issue needs to be taken seriously and I feel that having a felony charge associated with this crime sends that message. The Humane Society of America declares this a new era for man's best friend... which makes me and my dog Calvin very happy :)!