The Harris County Constable Precinct 1’s Animal Cruelty Unit is investigating a northeast Houston property that may have been used to raise, train and sell roosters for cockfighting.
Cockfighting is illegal and often involves gambling. Birds can suffer serious injuries or die, the constable’s office said.
“Cockfighting is brutal, cruel and illegal,” Constable Alan Rosen said.
Anyone with information about the property shown in a video released by authorities, or the people involved, is asked to contact the Animal Cruelty Unit at 832-927-7337 or the Houston SPCA at 713-869-7722. Callers may remain anonymous.
Cockfighting-related offenses can carry a range of penalties, including a state-jail felony punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, the agency said.
“This is an ongoing matter and we would appreciate any tips from the public,” Rosen said. “We hope that anytime any animals are being mistreated anywhere that people would give us a call.”
