These defenseless animals are thrown into a pen of aggressive dogs who attack them-sometimes chewing through limbs. Many of these victims are then left behind or tossed in dumpsters, where they bleed to death. Bait animals may be obtained through "free to good home" ads, so be careful when re-homing a pet to someone you don't know. If you have information about illegal animal fighting, you are eligible for a reward. Here is what you need to do:

Call your local police department or animal control agency. Give them as many details as you can about the suspected animal fighting situation. Tell the law enforcement agency about the HSUS Reward Fund. (You do not need to give your name to law enforcement to report animal fighting.) Get a letter from law enforcement. If the animal fighter is convicted, ask the law enforcement agency to send a letter to HSUS stating that your tip lead to the arrest and prosecution of the convicted animal fighter. The letter should be faxed or mailed to:

Animal Fighting Rewards Program
c/o Ann Chynoweth
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
Fax: 301-721-6414
3. Call HSUS for more information: 202-452-1100, or visit
http://www.humanesociety.org