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• Epinephrine • Furosemide (injectable diuretic) • Painkillers (Talivin, Dilaudid, codeine) • Antibiotics and combiotics (injectable, tablets and capsules) • Nitrofurazone antibiotic gel • Prednisone (anti-inflammatory agent) • Lactated ringers (intravenous solution for treatment of hypovolemic shock) • Pad-Kote (topical ointment for foot pads) • Veterinary supplies • IV kit, syringes and needles in various sizes • Sutures, suture needles, needle holders and surgical staplers • Forceps, scalpel and surgical scissors • Alcohol prep pads and cottontipped applicators • Sponges • Dressing for wounds • Blood hemoglobin test kits Investigators should consider using the services of a licensed veterinarian who can assist in the identification and application of any drugs and veterinary supplies found in connection with suspected animal fighting operations. 38 The Humane Society of the United States The fight Refer to the definitions on page 23 for the meanings of dogfighting terms used in this section and to Appendix I for Pit rules. Staged dogfights can be held whenever and wherever fighters are willing to assemble. As one might expect, many matches are staged in rural areas on Friday and Saturday nights. Larger meets or conventions involving several matches are often conducted on or near holidays that include a three-day weekend so participants from outside the area will have sufficient time to travel and out-of-state license plates will be less noticeable in out-of-the-way settings. Pit sites are repeatedly moved to avoid detection. Outdoor pits hidden in wooded areas are popular in southern climates and during warmer months in other parts of the country. In regions where the weather is typically cold or wet, fights are usually held inside barns and sheds. Dogfights are also staged in suburban and inner-city settings. Since the dogs are relatively quiet during combat, it is possible for matches to be held in basements or garages where any noise heard by neighbors might be interpreted as a loud party. Abandoned buildings, fenced construction sites and warehouses have also served as fight locations. Several weeks before a scheduled match is to occur, the participants (dogfighters and spectators) are given directions to meet at one or more locations until contacted by the promoter. Very few people are entrusted ahead of time with the exact location of the pit site. The promoter collects the guests and may lead caravans of several cars to one or more checkpoints where passengers are identified and an observer waits to ensure no one is following. The use of police scanners and cell phones as part of the security precautions is common. Dogfighters frequently keep a variety of vitamins, drugs, and veterinary supplies on hand to condition and treat their dogs. Specialized cases


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