New Jersey authorities have conducted a successful rescue operation, saving more than 120 dogs from a suspected dogfighting ring located in Cumberland County. The rescue mission, carried out with search and seizure warrants, was a joint effort involving the Humane Society of the United States, the Division of Criminal Justice, the New Jersey State Police, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Upon arrival at the compound, officials discovered the dogs living in deplorable conditions, with many confined to barren pens and cages, exposed to the harsh elements without adequate shelter. Some of the animals exhibited untreated wounds, scarring, and severe emaciation, including pregnant and nursing mothers.
