Cock fighting is illeagal?

4544x4 · 01-01-2007, 07:33 AM

from:http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/162745

Cockfighting investigation prompts seizure of hundreds of roosters at SW Side home

By Dale Quinn
arizona daily star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 01.01.2007

Deputies seized more than 300 roosters and 30 hens Friday when they searched the Southwest Side home of a man who admitted to owning fighting cocks earlier in the week.
No arrests have been made, said Sgt. James Ogden, spokesman for the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
The roosters will be euthanized, and the hens — if healthy — will be put up for adoption, Ogden said.
Deputies also found cockfighting paraphernalia at the home in the 2000 block of West Via Vista Bonita, which is near South Mission and West Los Reales roads.
Ogden said the investigation began when deputies were called to a cockfight taking place at another address on the Southwest Side.
They detained and questioned individuals at that home, one of whom admitted to owning fighting roosters. Deputies then obtained a search warrant and raided the house Friday night, Ogden said.
When the investigation is completed the Sheriff's Department will hand it over to the Pima County Attorney's Office for possible charges,, Ogden said.
Cockfighting has been a tradition in Southern Arizona that dates back to frontier days, said Marsh Myers, the director of education and animal cruelty prevention for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
Owners and raisers of fighting birds moved their operations underground when cockfighting was outlawed in Arizona in 1998,, he said.
"What we know is Southern Arizona is a hotbed for animal fighting, both cockfighting and dog fighting," Myers said.DUH!!!!

While roosters are naturally territorial and will defend their roosts, the birds involved in fighting are trained to brutally kill one another, which makes the activity inhumane, Myers said.
Cockfighting also presents a public health issue as the birds are moved illegally across state and national borders without the proper checks to ensure they're not carrying diseases, Myers said.
● Contact reporter Dale Quinn at 629-9412 or dquinn@azstarnet.com.

Jaffer · 01-01-2007, 07:58 AM

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Geesh! Looks like we have another Brad on the board.

Cockfighting is still legal in New Mexico, and maybe still legal in Lousiana.

4544x4 · 01-01-2007, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaffer

r

Geesh! Looks like we have another Brad on the board.

Cockfighting is still legal in New Mexico, and maybe still legal in Lousiana.

How could this be a repost?It was just published today. As far as the title.Sarcasim. learn it, live it, love it.

mike · 01-01-2007, 09:10 AM

it was first reported 2 days ago in Tucson

Pazuzu · 01-01-2007, 09:48 AM

My very first experience with a native here when we moved was dropping off the U-haul truck on the far west side.

It was a ranch, where the guy spread his income across a wide swath of sources, apparently including U-haul dropoffs. We drove by the place 3 times looking for a brick and mortar joint

Well, he apparently also funded some of his spending money by raising cocks. It was obvious by the ratty and torn leaflets stapled all over that he was supplying them to the by then illegal fighting arenas.

It was an interesting introduction to Tucson

whistle pig · 01-01-2007, 09:56 AM

Yes, it is still legal here in louisiana. They have been trying to outlaw it for a couple of years now but I guess some of the top government officials still love their cocks.

Priest · 01-01-2007, 11:51 AM

I think it was legal in OK until a year or two ago as well.

mike · 01-01-2007, 11:54 AM

BTW, we just made veal pens illegal in AZ.. and you think cock fighting might still be legal?

4544x4 · 01-01-2007, 11:56 AM

I Knew It Was Illegal. Just Sarcasim.

mike · 01-01-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 4544x4

I Knew It Was Illegal. Just Sarcasim.

shhhh dammit I was playing along

Gen. Nonsense · 01-01-2007, 11:58 AM

You wild Tucson guys and your crazy humor.

JackHammer · 01-01-2007, 01:05 PM

The won't let the cocks fight to death but the are going to euthanize them? WTF? Lets the cocks fight.

ABQ-TJ · 01-01-2007, 01:05 PM

It's legal here in NM in all except a few counties.

Roxywheels · 01-01-2007, 01:13 PM

When I was about 7 years old I went to some bull roast at the Moose Lodge in Manassas, VA with my Mom and Dad. I remember walking into this back room where there was all kinds of commotion...men yelling and tossing money around, birds squaking. Yup, cock fights. I was fasinated. Then my Mom found me in there and pulled me out faster than you could say dead bird

My Dad told me on the way home I wasn't allowed to tell anyone what I saw. Not just cock fights, but illigal cock fights with betting at the Moose Lodge

Pazuzu · 01-01-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ABQ-TJ

It's legal here in NM in all except a few counties.

Those are the cool counties

whistle pig · 01-01-2007, 04:30 PM

I actually used to work with a guy that fought them. He had some serious money tied up in a bunch of chickens! He paid 1000 bucks for one blade spur

He said the most he ever won was 25 grand in a weekend

comeonstart · 01-01-2007, 05:35 PM

People raise them all over here, supposedly they take them to GA to fight

Phonedoc · 01-01-2007, 05:41 PM

So I've never been to a fight, legal or otherwise, but I did grow up on a farm.

You folks do realized that these things just kill one another for shits and giggles on a daily basis, right?

I don't reckon I have a problem with folks betting on it, if they want. :shrug:

YellowSub1962 · 01-01-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pazuzu

Well, he apparently also funded some of his spending money by raising cocks.

he was a fluffer?

Joe_W · 01-01-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

My very first experience with a native here when we moved was dropping off the U-haul truck on the far west side.

It was a ranch, where the guy spread his income across a wide swath of sources, apparently including U-haul dropoffs. We drove by the place 3 times looking for a brick and mortar joint

Well, he apparently also funded some of his spending money by raising cocks. It was obvious by the ratty and torn leaflets stapled all over that he was supplying them to the by then illegal fighting arenas.

It was an interesting introduction to Tucson

wellI'm dieing to know your past, "we"?

bkcruiser · 01-01-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 4544x4

from:http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/162745

the birds involved in fighting are trained to brutally kill one another,

[/email].

WRONG !!

The birds are not trained to kill or fight, they do that on their own. The only thing a breeder does is find the ones who are better at it.

Roxywheels · 01-01-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe_W

wellI'm dieing to know your past, "we"?

You should have payed closer attention

Joe_W · 01-01-2007, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roxywheels

You should have payed closer attention

my knowledge of Pz

astro-geek who trys hard to portray togh guy image who was always a loner in Arizona. One day he winds up with cute chic from California by way of Germany and I'm convinced wonders will never cease

No clue on back story.........and I'm nosy damnit!!

Pazuzu · 01-01-2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe_W

wellI'm dieing to know your past, "we"?

I was married when I moved here 8 years ago. Then I was not married. Not much else to say :shrug:

Spawn_X · 01-02-2007, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe_W

my knowledge of Pz

astro-geek who trys hard to portray togh guy image who was always a loner in Arizona. One day he winds up with cute chic from California by way of Germany and I'm convinced wonders will never cease

and your story is better..?

01-01-2007, 07:33 AM	#1
4544x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34587 Location: Edmond,Oklahoma Posts: 277	Cock fighting is illeagal? from:http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/162745 Cockfighting investigation prompts seizure of hundreds of roosters at SW Side home By Dale Quinn arizona daily star Tucson, Arizona \| Published: 01.01.2007 Deputies seized more than 300 roosters and 30 hens Friday when they searched the Southwest Side home of a man who admitted to owning fighting cocks earlier in the week. No arrests have been made, said Sgt. James Ogden, spokesman for the Pima County Sheriff's Department. The roosters will be euthanized, and the hens — if healthy — will be put up for adoption, Ogden said. Deputies also found cockfighting paraphernalia at the home in the 2000 block of West Via Vista Bonita, which is near South Mission and West Los Reales roads. Ogden said the investigation began when deputies were called to a cockfight taking place at another address on the Southwest Side. They detained and questioned individuals at that home, one of whom admitted to owning fighting roosters. Deputies then obtained a search warrant and raided the house Friday night, Ogden said. When the investigation is completed the Sheriff's Department will hand it over to the Pima County Attorney's Office for possible charges,, Ogden said. Cockfighting has been a tradition in Southern Arizona that dates back to frontier days, said Marsh Myers, the director of education and animal cruelty prevention for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Owners and raisers of fighting birds moved their operations underground when cockfighting was outlawed in Arizona in 1998,, he said. "What we know is Southern Arizona is a hotbed for animal fighting, both cockfighting and dog fighting," Myers said.DUH!!!! While roosters are naturally territorial and will defend their roosts, the birds involved in fighting are trained to brutally kill one another, which makes the activity inhumane, Myers said. Cockfighting also presents a public health issue as the birds are moved illegally across state and national borders without the proper checks to ensure they're not carrying diseases, Myers said. ● Contact reporter Dale Quinn at 629-9412 or dquinn@azstarnet.com. __________________ [QUOTE=Chris;9538785]Working on it.[/QUOTE] Buy my ubolts [url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180336445558[/url] OR [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=769654[/url] Last edited by 4544x4; 01-01-2007 at 07:35 AM.

01-01-2007, 09:10 AM	#4
mike Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 144 Location: Northern Mexico... er.. AriDzona Posts: 6,851	it was first reported 2 days ago in Tucson __________________ That's because you're a pinko fascist. - Haole I know what antidisestablishmentarianist means

01-01-2007, 11:51 AM	#7
Priest Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2175 Location: Canton (Ohio not China) Posts: 4,037	I think it was legal in OK until a year or two ago as well. __________________ Knowledge without mileage equals bullshit Wing Zombie Facebook

01-01-2007, 11:54 AM	#8
mike Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 144 Location: Northern Mexico... er.. AriDzona Posts: 6,851	BTW, we just made veal pens illegal in AZ.. and you think cock fighting might still be legal? __________________ That's because you're a pinko fascist. - Haole I know what antidisestablishmentarianist means

01-01-2007, 11:56 AM	#9
4544x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34587 Location: Edmond,Oklahoma Posts: 277	I Knew It Was Illegal. Just Sarcasim. __________________ [QUOTE=Chris;9538785]Working on it.[/QUOTE] Buy my ubolts [url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180336445558[/url] OR [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=769654[/url]

01-01-2007, 07:58 AM	#2
Jaffer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2769 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 1,874	r Geesh! Looks like we have another Brad on the board. Cockfighting is still legal in New Mexico, and maybe still legal in Lousiana.

01-01-2007, 09:48 AM	#5
Pazuzu Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 54 Posts: 4,854	My very first experience with a native here when we moved was dropping off the U-haul truck on the far west side. It was a ranch, where the guy spread his income across a wide swath of sources, apparently including U-haul dropoffs. We drove by the place 3 times looking for a brick and mortar joint Well, he apparently also funded some of his spending money by raising cocks. It was obvious by the ratty and torn leaflets stapled all over that he was supplying them to the by then illegal fighting arenas. It was an interesting introduction to Tucson

01-01-2007, 09:56 AM	#6
whistle pig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43727 Posts: 512	Yes, it is still legal here in louisiana. They have been trying to outlaw it for a couple of years now but I guess some of the top government officials still love their cocks.

01-01-2007, 11:58 AM	#11
Gen. Nonsense Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18671 Location: BCC, AZ Posts: 935	You wild Tucson guys and your crazy humor. __________________ no sig

01-01-2007, 01:05 PM	#12
JackHammer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 81286 Location: Arizona/Mexico Posts: 5	The won't let the cocks fight to death but the are going to euthanize them? WTF? Lets the cocks fight.

01-01-2007, 01:05 PM	#13
ABQ-TJ Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14221 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 316	It's legal here in NM in all except a few counties. __________________ http://www.nmoffroad.com/ Follow me on Twitter

01-01-2007, 01:13 PM	#14
Roxywheels Girly Bender Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1842 Location: In the wilderness!! Posts: 19,833	When I was about 7 years old I went to some bull roast at the Moose Lodge in Manassas, VA with my Mom and Dad. I remember walking into this back room where there was all kinds of commotion...men yelling and tossing money around, birds squaking. Yup, cock fights. I was fasinated. Then my Mom found me in there and pulled me out faster than you could say dead bird My Dad told me on the way home I wasn't allowed to tell anyone what I saw. Not just cock fights, but illigal cock fights with betting at the Moose Lodge __________________ I'm not a bitch, I just play one in your life

01-01-2007, 04:30 PM	#16
whistle pig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43727 Posts: 512	I actually used to work with a guy that fought them. He had some serious money tied up in a bunch of chickens! He paid 1000 bucks for one blade spur He said the most he ever won was 25 grand in a weekend

01-01-2007, 05:35 PM	#17
comeonstart Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 49939 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 2,502	People raise them all over here, supposedly they take them to GA to fight __________________ Obama - Just another black man living in government housing

01-01-2007, 05:41 PM	#18
Phonedoc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35320 Location: Hartsburg MO Posts: 117	So I've never been to a fight, legal or otherwise, but I did grow up on a farm. You folks do realized that these things just kill one another for shits and giggles on a daily basis, right? I don't reckon I have a problem with folks betting on it, if they want. :shrug: __________________ To judge from the pride on the Confederate side, I'd say 500,000 rebels can't be wrong.

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