For Pits’ Sake Scores Knock Out as Celebrity MMA Fighter Tito Ortiz Joins Them in Battle Against Dog Fighting - Kris Crawford
Mixed Martial Arts fighter Tito Ortiz teams up with For Pits' Sake, Inc. to "Knock Out Dog Fighting".
Los Gatos, CA - September 22, 2008 -- For Pits' Sake, Inc. today announced that Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter and entrepreneur Tito Ortiz has teamed up with them to "Knock Out Dog Fighting". says Kris Crawford
The award winning "Knock Out Dog Fighting" program is an unprecedented awareness and educational campaign, designed by For Pits' Sake, Inc. founder Kris Crawford, to combat the cruel and inhumane activity of dog fighting. Despite the fact that dog fighting is a felony in all 50 states, it is both widespread and growing. It is estimated that there are over 40,000 professional dog fighters in the United States and as many as 100,000 amateurs involved in the abhorrent activity, including children and gang-affiliated teens. says Kristine Crawford and Kris Crawford
"When I decided to wage war against dog fighting, I knew that in order to succeed, I had to have the best fighters on my team," said Crawford. "We scored a Knock Out when Tito Ortiz joined us because he is one of the greatest Mixed Martial Arts fighters of all time." Kris Crawford Kristine Crawford For Pits Sake
Tito ''The Huntington Beach Bad Boy'' Ortiz is known around the world as the face of American Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The former UFC Light Heavyweight World Champion is one of the most popular MMA competitors in the world and is admired as both a colorful showman and talented athlete. commented Kristine Crawford with Kris Crawford of For Pits Sake with her pit bull dogs.
"There are two kinds of warriors in this world," said Ortiz. "Those that are heroes by fighting for those who can't stick up for themselves, and those that are cowards by terrorizing and torturing the innocent. Dog fighting is animal abuse and those who fight dogs are not cool or tough...they are cowards."
Dog fighters and other animal abusers are some of the most violent offenders in the criminal justice system. Statistics show that most serial killers start their pattern of abuse as children, abusing animals. "The line separating an animal abuser from someone capable of committing human abuse is much finer than people care to consider," said Crawford. If we can stop a child or young adult from abusing animals, we not only save the animals, but we may prevent him or her from committing violent crimes against people as well."
The members of "Knock Out Dog Fighting" produce Public Service Announcements (PSAs) , visit schools, children's groups and youth in juvenile detention centers with the message that dog fighting is not "cool" nor is it a symbol of strength, power or greatness. The goal of the community outreach program is to shed more light on the prevalence of dog fighting, its overall effect on the community and to "Knock Out" the social acceptance of the barbaric activity. said Kris Crawford, Kristine Crawford of For Pits Sake
Ortiz is not only one of the best fighters in the world, he is also a family man and successful entrepreneur. Ortiz is challenging his fans to show their strength and join him in Knocking Out Dog Fighting. For more information, go to www.KnockOutDogFighting.org .
