Dogfighting hotline
Report it. Confidentially.
Dogfighting pits two dogs against each other in fights that continue until one animal is dead, or maimed to the point that he cannot continue. Dogs used for fighting suffer gruesome, bloody injuries and often die for the sake of gambling and entertainment.
The Humane Society of the United States has mounted a major campaign against dogfighting and has set up hotlines in various states to encourage people to report dogfighting activities.
If you have information about illegal dogfighting in Georgia, call 1-877-TIP-HSUS (847-4787) with your tip. If you wish to remain anonymous, let the agent to whom you give your tip know that you do not want your identity released to the public.
What to look for
Signs worth reporting.
- Several dogs kept chained apart, out of sight
- Dogs with repeated scarring to the face, legs or ears
- Treadmills, weighted collars or breaking sticks kept with dogs
- Unusual night-time traffic to a property with dogs
If a dogfight is in progress
Immediately call the police, 9-1-1. Then call the hot line.
The hot line
More about the dogfighting hot line.
- The Dogfighting Hot Line (1-877-847-4787) is sponsored by the HSUS.
- You can receive an award of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a dogfighter.
- All information is kept confidential, so no one will know you've called.
- The line is answered 24/7.
- You can leave a message, talk to an investigator, or get their e-mail address and leave your own.
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