Man Charged with Dogfighting; 6 Dogs, Rabbits Found in Home
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State police say a Chester County man has been arrested on charges related to dogfighting.
Police say Avondale troopers conducting a traffic stop in November saw a pit bull-type dog with injuries consistent with dogfighting.
They said a search of the driver's home Wednesday turned up six pit bulls, canine training and first aid equipment and rabbits as well as drugs, currency and a loaded handgun.
The Brandywine Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BVSPCA) said the dogs are in fair condition and the rabbits' condition was poor.
Thirty-nine-year-old Dowayne Molina was charged with animal fighting and possession of animal fighting paraphernalia, animal cruelty and weapon and drug counts.
Court documents don't list an attorney representing Molina and a listed number for him couldn't be found Monday.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
Brandywine Valley SPCA
According to police, Avondale troopers conducting a traffic stop in November saw a pit bull-type dog in the car with injuries consistent with dog fighting. This dog was taken in for care by the Brandywine Valley SPCA, and has since been named Nibbles.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
Nibbles required two months of medical care, including reconstructive surgeries for her jaw.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
Nibbles has been fostered by a BVSPCA surgery technician and is now available for adoption into a forever home.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
When Nibbles arrived at BVSPCA, she had extensive wounds on her face, legs and chest.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
Veterinarians identified Nibbles' wounds as consistent with bite wounds, according to BVSPCA officials.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
Besides Nibbles, five other dogs were seized from the suspect's Coatesville home and taken in by the BVSPCA.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
Dog fighting paraphernalia, including treadmills and medical supplies, was found at the suspect's home.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
BVSPCA medical staff assessed the dogs to be in fair condition.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
At least one of the other dogs seized at the home is in the care of the Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
Along with the six dogs, four rabbits were taken into BVSPCA care from the suspect's home.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
The rabbits were assessed by BVSPCA medical staff to be in poor condition due to inadequate housing and lack of food and water, according to a press release. All ten animals seized from the home will be kept in the care of the BVSPCA as evidence in the case against Molina.
