The most recent dog fighting made known to Variety through a confidential source points in the direction of Yona near the Leo Palace Resort, which seems to be in an underground locale near the Manenggon Valley.
But this is just one of the many dog fighting rings on island that stretch from the south all the way to the north.
While some officials believe it’s a matter of enforcement to banish the gruesome activity on Guam, others state that the secret is so well kept that penetrating this elite group is difficult.
Dog fighting, which is a form of gambling, involves the act of staging a dog fight in which two dogs fight one another, sometimes to the death.
In order to train these dogs into aggressive fighters, “bait dogs” are used to provoke them. Bait dogs can be anything from stray dogs to stolen pets.
Oftentimes dogs that are no longer capable of fighting or provoking other dogs are left abandoned.
Sources who have rescued animals that were left abandoned on Guam’s streets said some of the dogs that were rescued had to be euthanized by Guam Animals in Need because of the severity of their wounds and their aggression toward other animals.
Last week, Variety reported a dog fighting ring within the Latte Heights area. An anonymous source stated that in this particular ring, two opponents collect the money, initiate the dog fight and then distribute the winnings.
The most recent law that was passed in 2008 makes it a third degree felony for anyone who is caught involved in dog fighting.
Sen. Judi Guthertz last week introduced a measure that would increase fines for anyone involved in animal cruelty.
