Fighting (dog)
Tampa man arrested for dog fighting
10/06/2009
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL -- A Tampa man was arrested Monday afternoon on charges of dog fighting and animal neglect by not providing proper food, water and shelter according to Hillsborough Animal Services.
Thirteen adult Pit Bull breed dogs and one Pit Bull puppy were confiscated. Raul Perez-Ortiz is charged with running a dog fighting ring called Final Destination Kennels.
Some of the dogs were fitted with weighted collars. Other items used in dog fighting preparation were confiscated.
Perez-Ortiz is being held on a bond of over $50,000 and is expected in court Tuesday morning.
