With nearly 85,000 views, the image has sparked a heated discussion on X about dog fighting, with some people arguing that it's the same as boxing.
Guardia Civil, a Spanish police unit, posted a photo of a pit bull wearing a cardboard sign around its neck that translates to:
Say no to dog fighting!
The post also urges people to contact the police if they witness or have any knowledge about dog fights.
The tweet attracted many comments, largely from people calling for people who abuse animals to be penalised and never allowed to own a dog again. But not everyone seems to have the same opinion. For instance, one Twitter user compared dogfighting to boxing, inferring they are the same. However, other users were quick to dispute this, saying that "at least boxers choose to fight themselves, unlike dogs."
Animal cruelty
Dog fighting was outlawed in the UK around 200 years ago, but unfortunately, it still happens. Between 2015 and 2020, the RSPCA received over 9,000 reports of organised dog fighting.
It is one of the most horrendous types of animal cruelty. Not only are the dogs forced to endure horrific violence during the fights, but they are often left with trauma which stays with them for the rest of their lives. It's common for dogs to be killed during a fight or soon after, and those dogs who can no longer fight are typically killed by their owners.
If you have any information about dog fighting, report it to the police or call the RSPCA in confidence at 0300 1234 999.
