Floyd Boudreaux APBT: Father and Son Acquitted on Dog Fighting Charges – A Milestone for the American Pit Bull Terrier Legacy

Father and Son Acquitted on Dog Fighting Charges. I’m glad these individuals managed to find some silver lining amid this tragedy, and I hope that those who have dedicated their lives to accusing anyone suspected of dogfighting will diligently research their claims and spare the innocent. Remember: our country imprisons more people for trivial matters than any other nation. For every person you send behind bars, you could pay a school teacher’s yearly salary.

Lafayette, LA – In an emotional scene at the Lafayette Parish Court House, 74-year-old Floyd Boudreaux and his 44-year-old son Guy emerged after being acquitted on 48 counts of dog fighting.

> “The lamb slew the butcher,” remarked Floyd Boudreaux.

Three and a half years ago, the Boudreaux family was arrested following a raid on their Youngsville home. They were accused of running an international dog fighting operation. During the sweep, state police confiscated more than 50 adult pit bulls and puppies—animals of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed—which were later euthanized.

“Just imagine the cruelty: executing animals that were raised like family,” said Guy Boudreaux. “We categorically deny any involvement in dog fighting. We are not guilty,” insisted Floyd Boudreaux.

The Boudreauxs maintained that their dogs were champions, with accolades earned in legitimate competitions rather than in illegal dog fighting rings. They understand that some may persist in doubting their innocence, but the verdict in court confirms they had no connection to dog fighting.

Attorney Jason Robideaux, representing the Boudreauxs, noted that a state trooper testified during the trial that it was not his intention for the dogs to be killed—he wanted to preserve them as evidence. However, the Louisiana SPCA euthanized the animals, a decision Robideaux described as a violation of state law. He has advised his clients to seek civil compensation for the loss of their beloved animals.

In a related development in Louisiana, an animal welfare group and two dog breeders reached a settlement over a lawsuit concerning 57 pit bulls seized and euthanized during an investigation into alleged dog fighting. In 2009, Floyd Joseph Boudreaux and his son, Guy Anthony Boudreaux, filed the lawsuit against the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals after being acquitted on dog fighting charges due to a lack of evidence.

They sought damages for mental anguish and loss of income from the sale of the animals—an amount their attorney estimated at approximately $300,000. Although the Louisiana SPCA declined to comment on the terms of the settlement and attempts to contact attorney Richard Dalton went unanswered, a caller from Floyd Boudreaux’s home confirmed that he had no comment on the matter.

The lawsuit, originally scheduled for trial on a Monday, traces its origins back to the 2005 raid on the Boudreaux residence in Youngsville, when state police seized the pit bulls. Delivered to the SPCA, the dogs were euthanized within days, sparking a legal challenge questioning whether the SPCA overstepped its bounds.

A state police investigator testified that he had believed the SPCA’s intent was to house the animals rather than to terminate them. Representative Kathryn Destreza of the SPCA stated that it was generally assumed after the raid that the animals would be euthanized, although she could not pinpoint who made the final decision.

In its defense, the SPCA argued in court filings that it should be granted immunity from liability because it became involved solely at the request of state police and was acting as an agent of the state. Following the 2005 raid, then-SPCA Director Laura Maloney publicly called for an investigation into Floyd Boudreaux, alleging that he was a well-known breeder of fighting dogs—some of which could fetch up to $10,000.

Attorney Richard Dalton emphasized that the father and son were not raising dogs for dog fighting, but were instead preserving the “Eli” bloodline of pit bulls—a family tradition sustained for more than a century. The loss of the dogs seized during the raid effectively ended that tradition, an event so traumatic for Floyd Boudreaux that it reportedly led to a heart attack.

This case not only marks a significant legal victory for Floyd Boudreaux APBT and his family but also shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by the American Pit Bull Terrier community. As debates over animal welfare and criminal justice continue, cases like these remind us of the importance of thorough investigation, proper legal procedures, and the presumption of innocence.

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