Suspected dog fighting ring found in Dorchester

April 12, 1:44 PMBoston Pets ExaminerMia Carter

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A Dorchester man may face felony animal cruelty charges, following the discovery of an apparent dog fighting ring at the man's home.

What appears to be a pit bull fighting ring was discovered when a repairman was called to the home; the plumber became concerned and reported the situation to authorities when he saw a bloody dog fighting pit and dog cages.

When Boston police searched the Raven Street-area home of the 36-year-old male resident, authorities also uncovered dog fighting-related equipment, like probing sticks and bite sticks.

Boston police have said that the man admitted the three dogs were his; he reportedly said the blood was the result of the dogs fighting on their own accord. Authorities say the man claimed the dogs were kept for breeding purposes.

It was approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, when three dogs were removed from the first-floor apartment in Dorchester by the Massachusetts Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals' (MSPCA) Law Enforcement Division. Unfortunately, one of the dogs was deceased; a second was severely injured. But a third dog was reportedly found in fair condition.

As of 12:00 noon Sunday, no arrests had been made in connection with this case; the investigation continues.

(Jake Ryan Photo)