SHARK (SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness)

06/04/2026

We want to thank the Kentucky State Police for taking action against an illegal cockfighting operation this past weekend and making at least one arrest. The property owner has been charged with "Conspiracy to commit animal cruelty, 2nd degree".

For years, SHARK has worked to bring attention to illegal cockfighting occurring across KSP's jurisdiction. Progress has been slow and did not happen overnight, but the actions taken this weekend show that persistence does make a difference.

We appreciate the officers and investigators who stepped up and enforced the law. Every enforcement action sends a message that organized animal cruelty is not tolerated.

Thank you, KSP, for taking this important step. We hope this marks the continuation of a stronger commitment to protecting animals and holding offenders accountable.

05/31/2026

Baldwin County, Alabama:

Why is your law enforcement ignoring criminal animal torture and killing, illegal gambling, and child endangerment???

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05/30/2026

Active cockfight yet Baldwin County, Alabama Sheriff is giving the same tired excuses
Please demand they bust it NOW!
251-972-6802

05/29/2026

Judge Exposes Rodeo Animal Abuse
Read Judge Joel R. Wohlfeil's full decision here:https://sharkonline.org/images/rodeo/Statement_of_Decision_-_highlighted_ocr.pdf

05/28/2026

Rhea County, TN Cockfighting Corruption
Know of cockfights and dogfights happening in your area?
Contact SHARK. We will keep you anonymous!
Email: [email protected],
Phone: (630) 385-0244

Learn more at: CrushCockfighting.com

05/26/2026

This steer was run 17 times, even after being lamed.

And this criminal overworking and torment is just fine with the Ogle County Sheriff's Office and Ogle County Government.

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05/26/2026

On Sunday in , 3 steers legs were shattered.

These mangled animals were left in pens after Ben Meyer's livestock trailer headed back to Iowa.

These brutalized animals received no veterinary care or pain relief, despite Ogle County Sheriff's Office receiving numerous calls alerting them to the situation. Instead, they told concerned citizens to come today to file a report.

Another steer with a broken leg was put in a covered shanty and then simply disappeared.

Steer tailers have admitted that degloved steers are killed, as are those with broken legs.

Meyer brought in 40 animals, and at least 19 will die or are already dead after Sunday's casualties.

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05/25/2026

3 steers had their legs broken in . went back to Iowa & abandoned them.
So many violations of the law!

05/24/2026

Now, injured & lamed animals are being forced to run again.

Ogle County Government,
a shattered limb is inevitable.

05/24/2026

2 steers now have serious limps.
Injuring prey animals - sanctioned by Ogle County Government & Illinois Department of Agriculture