On October 4, a member of the Madison Police Department’s Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 55 in the City of Madison.

The result of the stop was the seizure of 11 dogs that investigators believe were part of a large-scale dog fighting ring.

The dogs seized were either transported for the purpose of dog fighting or being bred for fighting.

The Madison Police Department is currently still investigating this case; however, we are pleased to announce that through civil proceedings, all 11 dogs were declared property of the City of Madison.

These dogs will be vetted and available for adoption through the City of Madison Webster Animal Shelter.

Please keep in mind that the Webster Animal Shelter will post pictures and updates in the upcoming weeks regarding their availability.

A food drive is being sponsored this Friday December 9, by Madison County Library Systems from 2 pm-4 pm at the Webster Animal Shelter and the available dogs will be there for visits.