Philadelphia

Roosters Rescued After Cockfighting Ring Bust

Roughly 50 birds were rescued from the Berks County location and are now with the SPCA.

Animal welfare authorities say they've rescued dozens of roosters after breaking up a cockfighting ring in eastern Pennsylvania.
 
One person was arrested Thursday, but the suspect was not identified by the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Cockfighting is a felony.
 
According to an SPCA statement, a tip led officers to a farm near Bernville, about 10 miles northwest of Reading.
 
Officers say they found evidence of cockfighting, unsanitary confinement and other animal cruelty violations. They seized 50 to 60 birds, a goat, a horse and four dogs.
 
The animals will be brought to SPCA headquarters in Philadelphia to be evaluated by veterinarians.

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