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Joaquin and Kiwi Will Never Again Be Victims of Cockfighting

From Rowdy Girl Sanctuary
Facebook posting, June 21, 2022

Joaquin was used to fight for people's amusement. He was terrified of humans, when he arrived at the sanctuary. Joaquin is accepted here, and you can tell the change in him.


Rooster Joaquin and Game Hen Kiwi

Cockfighting is a cruel blood sport where roosters like Joaquin are forced to fight each other in a ring to the death. This malicious activity is illegal and murders thousands of roosters and hens yearly.

Joaquin was rescued from the Houston area. He is one of hundreds who would have been killed due to cockfighting. Joaquin, just like others, was used to fight for people's amusement. He was terrified of humans, and we noticed his behavior once he arrived at the sanctuary. With much human care from us, he gained trust in humans again little by little. Joaquin is accepted here, and you can tell the change in him. We walk beside him and allow him to be free. You can find him visiting us on our porch each morning and hanging out with us all day without fear. He is part of our family now.


Rooster Joaquin and Game Hen Kiwi and Friends

As for Kiwi, she was one out of fifteen who were rescued out of a cockfight ring near the Panhandle. Kiwi is what you call Game Hens. They use hens as bait to make roosters fight over them.


Rooster Joaquin and Game Hen Kiwi

It's hard to believe as we speak, cockfights are occurring. It breaks my heart that we cannot save them all. What brings me hope is looking at Joaquin and Kiwi and all their trust towards humans now, along with seeing them thrive here with us. THAT'S HOPE for the future!


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