Media Advisory: Former Fighting Dogs Will Be Given Second Chance at Life

Nearly two years after their original rescue, dogs who faced horrific cruelty at the hands of humans will have the opportunity for a fresh start

KING CITY, ON--(Marketwired - July 24, 2017) - Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary is working with the Ontario SPCA to save the lives of a group of dogs rescued from an alleged fighting ring in Tilbury, Ontario, in late 2015. This ground-breaking case made international headlines when tens of thousands of animal advocates around the world, including a number of celebrities, stood up and demanded that the dogs be given a second chance at life rather than face euthanasia. Finally, a solution has been found, and the dogs will soon begin a new chapter of their lives. Media is invited to interview animal rescue and welfare experts, including representatives from both parties, about what the future holds for these dogs.

WHO: Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary founder Robert Scheinberg and representatives, Ontario SPCA Deputy Chief, Jennifer Bluhm.

WHAT: Press conference to announce what the future holds for 21 victims of an alleged dogfighting operation.

WHERE: Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary - 1405 19th Sideroad, King City Ontario, L7B 1K5.

WHEN: 10 a.m. EST, Tuesday July 25th.

Please email or call media contact below for interview request and/or further information.

Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary is Canada's largest privately-funded animal shelter, and is a leading force for animal protection within Ontario and abroad. Since opening in 2015, Dog Tales has found loving homes for more than 1000 dogs in need.