Gov. Perdue supports anti-dog fighting legislation

Governor Perdue says he will support legislation to tighten dog fighting laws in Georgia. Perdue, who is a veterinarian, says he does not understand why people engage in the practice.

"It is a heinous crime, and to think that people, by means of sport, use animals in this way is just abhorrent. And so I think we need to send a message in Georgia that this is wrong and will be punished. "

Under current law, dog fighting can only be prosecuted if there is a witness to testify.

Perdue says there is a good chance a bill pending before the legislature, which would tighten penalties for dog fighting, will pass next year.