SLED works with local law enforcement and prosecutors, as well as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the Humane World For Animals, local animal rescue groups, community Crimestoppers programs and other partners to combat dogfighting throughout the state. Dogfighting is a felony in South Carolina and is one of the most heinous forms of animal cruelty. The link between dogfighting and other crimes is strong – nearly all dogfight raids involve the discovery and seizure of illegal drugs and about two-thirds result in the seizure of weapons. Illegal gambling is almost inseparable from dogfighting. Dogfighting often involves participants who have been or will be involved in many other serious crimes, including interpersonal violence. Gang activity has also been linked to dogfighting in several cases.

For more information about dogfighting, please visit: 
https://www.aspca.org/investigations-rescue/dogfighting 

https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/dogfighting

https://www.humanesociety.org/sites/default/files/docs/dogfighting-how-to-identify-report.pdf

How to report dogfighting:

Contact local law enforcement, or submit your tip to SLED by emailing tips@sled.sc.gov and/or call 803-896-7253.