SPCA Of Texas Seizes 133 Birds Allegedly Used For Cockfighting From Southeast Dallas Property

Dallas TX

13 February, 2022

1:17 PM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth February 13, 2022 On February 12, 2022, the SPCA of Texas and the Dallas Police Department seized 133 birds from a property in southeast Dallas where a cockfight had allegedly recently taken place. The SPCA of Texas took custody of the animals, including 123 roosters, eight hens and two deceased roosters. The live animals were transported to the SPCA of Texas' Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center in Dallas, where they will be evaluated by medical staff and cared for until a civil custody hearing takes place. DPD's Animal Cruelty Unit will oversee the criminal case and any subsequent charges against individuals who may be found responsible. DPD patrol officers responded to an anonymous tip regarding a cockfight in progress. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.