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Animal control alarmed at rise in brutal dog sport

Animal control officers across New Jersey are trying to put an end to the heinous blood sport of dog fighting by raising public awareness. Lt. Richard Yocum of the NJSPCA says dog fighting is all over

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Jun 22, 2007, 7:43 PM

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