Although dogfighting is a felony in all 50 states, it still persists all over the country. Our government takes this crime seriously, and federal law enforcement works to bust dogfighting rings and punish this unspeakable cruelty.

However, current federal law still treats rescued victims like other kinds of seized property. Because they’re considered “evidence,” rescued dogs must be held in shelters until the court cases finish, which can take months, or even years. These living, feeling animals need and deserve fresh starts in loving homes.

You can help! Sign our petition urging Congress to pass the HEART (Help Extract Animals from Red Tape) Act, a bill to facilitate faster rehabilitation and rehoming of innocent dogs rescued in federal cases. Please don’t delay—help these dogs start new lives sooner.