Dog fighting, a reprehensible underground crime, demands urgent legal and political attention. Once condoned by aristocracy and embraced by medieval gentry, this blood sport is now outlawed in S.A. Despite the ban, it persists in urban and rural areas, alarming South Africa. Law enforcement, historically dismissing it as a mere animal welfare concern, has failed to grasp its full extent. Communities scarred by dogfighting pay the price for this indifference, as children grow up normalized to violence, becoming desensitized and prone to criminalization. Dog fighters engage in a range of criminal activities, necessitating a comprehensive approach to combat this pervasive issue. In recent years, enlightened authorities acknowledge the interconnected nature of dogfighting with organized crime, drug distribution, and community violence. Denying its prevalence is increasingly untenable in the face of compelling legal and empirical evidence. It's time to confront this dark reality and take decisive action.