Humane Society estimates 40,000 `` professional '' dog fighters in U.S. Official says there could be an additional 100,000 `` street '' dog fighters . The number of dogs killed by humans is not a new issue for the animal rights movement. They are accused in an indictment that describes dogs being routinely executed if they did n't fight fiercely . Dogfighting a felony in 48 states , a misdemeanor in Idaho and Wyoming .
Humane Society estimates 40,000 `` professional '' dog fighters in U.S. Official says there could be an additional 100,000 `` street '' dog fighters . The number of dogs killed by humans is not a new issue for the animal rights movement. Dogfighting a felony in 48 states , a misdemeanor in Idaho and Wyoming .