More than 80 dogs in all were rescued from suspected dogfighting at two sites in Union County and one site in Clay County, according to a news release from Humane World for Animals.
At two sites in Union County, the Union County Sheriff’s Office and Joint Agency S.W.A.T. Team executed search warrants on Wednesday, uncovering evidence of dogfighting and rescuing over 40 mistreated dogs, UCSO announced in a social media post.
PHOTOS: More than 80 dogs rescued from suspected dogfighting sites in Union, Clay counties
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The UNION/BRADFORD SWAT Team served search warrants on properties located on N.W. 71st Run and West C.R. 18 in Lake Butler. Evidence consistent with dogfighting, such as dog treadmills and a fighting pit, was collected at both locations, UCSO said…