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22 Pit Bulls Seized in Louisiana Dogfighting Case

Photo courtesy The Shreveport Times

Urge fire department to fire man facing dogfighting charges for second time

Caddo Animal Services officers who raided the Shreveport home of firefighter Eric Mosley on December 18th seized 22 pit bulls and equipment used to train dogs for fighting. The dogs were confined by heavy chains, and had no food and only filthy water in their bowls. Mosley, 42, was arrested on one count of felony dog fighting and taken to jail, but soon released on $10,000 bond.

This is the second time that Mosley has been charged with felony dog fighting. After a year-long undercover investigation, authorities raided Mosley's home in 2005 and seized a total of 37 dogs and dogfighting gear. However, the courts ultimately acquitted him of the charges.

The 22 pit bulls seized last month are being cared for at the Caddo Animal Services shelter. Meanwhile, Caddo Parish Animal Control and Shreveport Police Department are conducting a joint investigation of the crime. The Caddo Parish Fire Department has placed Mosley on paid leave while conducting their own internal investigation.

What You Can Do:

  1. Call the Caddo Parish Fire Department and urge them to terminate any employees who are involved in dogfighting.
    - Interim Fire Chief David Glass: (318) 673-6655
    - Deputy Fire Chief Mack McCoy (318) 673-6658

  2. Write to Shreveport's District Attorney asking that he seek the maximum legal penalty in prosecuting Mosley and others implicated in felony dogfighting.

    Office of the District Attorney, Criminal Division
    Attn: Paul Carmouche
    501 Texas Street
    Shreveport, LA 71101

    Please also send copies of letters to:
    Debra Barlow
    Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator
    12193 Providence Road #A
    Shreveport, LA 71129