DELAWARE ANIMAL SERVICES SEEKS TIPS FOR COCKFIGHTING INCIDENT IN FELTON

FELTON, DE (JUNE 2, 2023) - The Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare's Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is seeking the public's help in providing any information regarding an illegal cockfighting ring in Felton.

On Saturday, May 5, 2023, DAS responded to a report of cockfighting in progress in the 3000 Block of Sandtown Road, Felton. Upon arrival, an animal welfare officer found the fight in progress, with approximately 50 people on scene including children. The people fled the scene and only a few could be positively identified, including the property owners.

Animal fighting is a cruel blood sport in which roosters bred for aggression are placed in a pit to fight for entertainment and gambling, often until one or both birds die. Animal fighting is often linked to other crimes such as weapons, drugs and human violence. It is illegal in all 50 states, and a felony crime in Delaware.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Delaware Animal Services at 302-255-4646 or online at animalservices.delaware.gov. Tips may be made anonymously. 

Anyone who is deaf, hard of hearing, Deaf-Blind or speech disabled can contact DPH by dialing 711 first using specialized devices (i.e. TTY, TeleBraille, voice devices). The 711 service is free and to learn more about how it works, please visit delawarerelay.com.

DPH, a division of DHSS, urges Delawareans to make healthier choices with the 5-2-1 Almost None campaign: eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables each day, have no more than 2 hours of recreational screen time each day (includes TV, computer, gaming), get 1 or more hours of physical activity each day, and drink almost no sugary beverages.

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

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