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Operation Broken Chain
Updated 4 minutes ago
ANIMAL RESCUE CORPS REMOVES 65 DOGS FROM SUSPECTED FIGHTING OPERATION IN CHEATHAM COUNTY, TN

Ashland City, TN – International non-profit animal protection organization Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) removed 65 dogs from the property of a suspected dog fighting operation today in Ashland City, about 35 minutes west of Nashville, in a rescue mission called Operation Broken Chain. On Thanksgiving night the Ashland City Fire Department and the Pleasant View Fire Department responded to a brush fire at an Ashland City residence. Their discovery of a large number of dogs chained around the property prompted them to call Cheatham County Animal Control (CCAC) who identified the situation as a suspected dog fighting/breeding operation. CCAC found 65 dogs, mostly American Pit Bull Terriers and some Beagles, all requiring medical attention, none with access to food or fresh water. “We believe this is the largest dog fighting rescue in Tennessee history,” said ARC President Scotlund Haisley. “The conditions Animal Rescue Corps found on this property are the worst I have ever seen at a dog fighting operation in my 22-year career in animal protection.” CCAC identified dogfighting paraphernalia such as a treadmill, fighting pen, and a spring pole used for strengthening dogs’ jaws. The dogs are underweight, have sores covering their bodies, and are exhibiting signs of internal parasites, but are all very eager for affection despite their desperate living conditions and medical needs. “I quickly realized that Cheatham County Animal Control needed support in immediately addressing this situation,” said CCAC Director TJ Jordi. “The Animal Rescue Corps team was on the ground in less than 24 hours to support this rescue operation.” All the animals on the property were surrendered to CCAC and relocated to an emergency shelter outside of Nashville. Their daily care and medical needs will be met by ARC until they can be assessed for placement and transported to partners around the country. Animal Rescue Corps performed this rescue in conjunction with: Cheatham County Animal Control; New Leash on Life, a shelter in Lebanon, TN; Agape Animal Rescue out of Nashville; the Nashville Zoo and the Tennessee State Highway Patrol.

Photo Credit: Most photos courtesy of Amiee Stubbs Photography

[RealPitBull]

www.examiner.com/article/tennessee-dog-fighting-operation-raided-canine-victims-need-help

Ashland City may be the venue where the largest dog fighting rescue in Tennessee has ever taken place. On Saturday, Cheatham County Animal Control (CCAC) seized 65 dogs from the property of a suspected dog fighting operation.

The project called "Operation Broken Chain" developed after Ashland City Fire Department and Pleasant View Fire Department were summoned to a brush fire in the Ashland City area on Thanksgiving Day. As firemen extinguished the blaze, they discovered a large number of dogs tethered to stakes in the wooded area unable to escape as the fire came closer to them. The fire departments then notified the CCAC.

When Animal Control arrived, the dogs had no food or water. Most of the dogs were American pit bull terriers and beagles. Many of the animals exhibited bite marks and were in need of immediate medical attention.

WPSD Channel 6 reports authorities found dog fighting paraphernalia including a treadmill, fighting pens and spring poles used to exercise the dogs to make them stronger.
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According to WPSD Channel 6, CCAC Director TJ Jordi stated:

"The Animal Rescue Corps team was on the ground in less than 24 hours to support this rescue operation."

The Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) is a nonprofit animal protection agency which conducts the rescue of animals who fall victim to abuse. The organization has now undertaken the monumental task of medical assessments, evidence collection, and sheltering the dogs.

According to the organization's Facebook page, many of the dogs immediately responded to the affection and kindness offered by the volunteers and medical personnel attending to the neglected and injured animals. The group expects the expenses to run in excess of $20,000 and are reaching out to the public to help so that these dogs will have another chance at life.

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[suziriot]

Wow.

[maryellen]

omg those poor dogs are sooo skinny..and that one ,pic 60 omg those eyes:(

[loverocksalot]

Such an amazing breed of dog. To see dogs not socialized and emaciated being approached face to face, handled having a big cutter come at them is amazing. The look on their faces just shows how grateful they are.

[sharron]

Poor dogs ! I am greatful these dogs were saved and are going to get the medical care they need !

I do hope the owner , or owners are charged with animal neglect , animal abuse and for fighting these dogs !!!

How can anyone ( media & public ) say pit bulls are dangerous when time and time again, dogs found neglected , abused and tied or chained for fighting ,
are not looking to bite or fight people that approach them ! All these dogs want is positive attention and kind hands ! Hope they can receive the care thy so deserve and need !!

sharron