The Humane Society of the United States applauded the U.S. Senate for approving S. 1947, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, by a voice vote. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Sens.

This rooster was one of more than 300 seized when the Washington State Gambling Commission busted a cockfighting ring near Port Orchard. Washington State Gambling Commission Courtesy Unfortunately, it ...

As the long-time Democratic leader of the Senate Agriculture Committee, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, has been deeply involved in upgrading federal animal welfare laws during her career.

The Kentuckians were issued four separate indictments by a federal grand jury in London, Kentucky. The Kentuckians were issued four separate indictments by a federal grand jury in London, Kentucky.

Mutilated, injected and forced to kill or be killed: Roosters raised for the blood sport of cockfighting face a hellish life. “Usually after a fight, they just throw them away. I’ve seen 55-gallon ...

KENTUCKY, USA — A federal grand jury has indicted 17 Kentuckians in four separate indictments with various offenses related to animal fighting and cruelty. “Animal fighting ventures are cruel and ...

A new investigation by animal-rights groups revealed efforts are underway to decriminalize cockfighting in Arkansas. “Every Arkansan should be outraged that any legislator would consider ...