Despite being illegal for nearly 200 years, dog fighting is reportedly on the rise, with the RSPCA registering 1,734 reports in England from 2020-2023. Rescued dogs often suffer severe injuries, treated poorly by their owners, who use DIY vet kits, while weaker breeds are used as bait in gruesome encounters. Animal rescue worker Karen Taylor emphasizes the public’s unawareness of the ongoing brutality, as dogs are frequently abandoned and organizations struggle to cope with the overwhelming number of animals in need.
