ASPCA RESPONDS TO FEDERAL INDICTMENT OF MICHAEL VICK
As reported by the Associated Press earlier this week, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has been indicted by a federal grand jury and charged with competitive dog fighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting and conducting the enterprise across state lines. The 18-page indictment further alleges that the dogfighting operation was started in Vick’s Surry County, Virginia, home in 2001, where multiple dogs were found dead earlier this year.
Says the ASPCA’s Dr. Randall Lockwood, Senior Vice President, Anti-Cruelty Initiatives & Legislative Services, “The violent actions described in the indictment are extremely disturbing, but it is important for the criminal justice system to be allowed to take its course. Hopefully, the evidence gathered in this case will tell the true story of what happened to the animals who suffered and died.”
Vick is scheduled to appear in a Richmond federal court next Thursday, July 26. If convicted of all the charges, the 27-year-old football star could face up to six years in prison.
ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres says, “It is gratifying to see federal authorities taking an active role in investigating dog fighting, which is a felony offense in 48 states, and something that we in the animal welfare world take extremely seriously. Federal charges in dog fighting are extremely rare, and we applaud the authorities for giving this crime the attention it deserves.”
To read the ASPCA’s official statement on the indictment, please visit http://www.aspca.org.
For more information on dog fighting on our website, click here.
Says the ASPCA’s Dr. Randall Lockwood, Senior Vice President, Anti-Cruelty Initiatives & Legislative Services, “The violent actions described in the indictment are extremely disturbing, but it is important for the criminal justice system to be allowed to take its course. Hopefully, the evidence gathered in this case will tell the true story of what happened to the animals who suffered and died.”
Vick is scheduled to appear in a Richmond federal court next Thursday, July 26. If convicted of all the charges, the 27-year-old football star could face up to six years in prison.
ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres says, “It is gratifying to see federal authorities taking an active role in investigating dog fighting, which is a felony offense in 48 states, and something that we in the animal welfare world take extremely seriously. Federal charges in dog fighting are extremely rare, and we applaud the authorities for giving this crime the attention it deserves.”
To read the ASPCA’s official statement on the indictment, please visit http://www.aspca.org.
For more information on dog fighting on our website, click here.
posted by ASPCA at 3:18 PM PERMALINK
56 Comments:
Michael Vick is getting only 6 years??? Boy, that will show him, teach him a lesson. He should get what the dogs got.
This person deserves everything he get's. I hope he goes to prison for this uncalled for dog fight that is wrong.
good hopefully this will teach him a lesson about animals, especially pit bulls, that they are ment to be a pet, a companion, not a money producer. i have a pitbull and i know alot other people that own one or two. these dogs are the greatest dog to be around. just because your famous doesnt mean that you can get away with murder, so to speak.
Michael Vick should be barred from any pro sports! Anyone who actively supports or engages in any act of cruelty towards animals should be barred from public recognition as a sports figure. He should be banned from the NFL and stripped from any titles! He is a horrible example to children and the public as well. I deplore his actions and participation in such a horrid so-called sport of dogfighting! I can't believe such a public figure would have the audacity to do such a thing! I am truly appauled... It's individuals like this that should make us look harder into who we idolize and adore. What a disgrace! He doesn't even deserve recognition as a human being!!!!! I think the pitbulls should be put in a ring with him! What a moron!!!! V. Nunley
After much digging on the NFL website, I finally found the email contact page: http://www.nfl.com/help/emailtech
I thing that everyone should email the NFL and the commisioner their thoughts on Mr. Vick and his alleged inhumane actions. Here is what I wrote:
Ricky Williams gets suspended for a year+ for smoking marijuana, Pacman for a year for assorted indiscretions, Michael Vick who is charged with cruelty to animals, including dog fighting, killing the maimed dogs by hanging, "body slamming", and other torturous inhumane ways and the NFL takes a wait and see attitude. Mr. Commisioner, stand up and be a man, show that you care about what these "role models" are teaching our future NFL wanna be players and dreamers. Michael Vick, as the PacMan, should be suspended indefinitly until the courts and legal system runs its course. If convicted, Mr. Vick should be banned for life!!! Step up and make a difference, the time is now! I would rather see a football jock somking grass or using steroids than see an animal mauled to a point where it is no longer able to continue to live a normal life, and then is hung or slammed into the ground to kill it instead of a euthanasia process that could be more humane! Hell, if a defense player slams a quarterback into the ground, he is fined and suspended. Don't animals deserve the same protection from Michael Vick as he gets from the NFL? I am truly amazed by your impotence and lack of caring in regards to this horrible ordeal I wish Pete Rozzelle was still commisioner, I would be willing to bet the action would be much stronger!!!
Thom Bell
Keystone, Co.
tgbell10100@msn.com
As a regular member and annual supporter of the ASPCA, I must say---I'm feeling rather disppointed in the organization's overly tepid and restrained response to the news of the Michael Vick indictment. I understand how we must allow our legal system to run its due course, but in the interim, the NFL remains disinclined to suspend one of their star, money-making players and Nike has only temporarily delayed the marketing of a new product bearing the alleged animal abuser's name. [Please see today's New York Times sports section for an excellent article by William C. Rhoden regarding this specific information]. I, for one, would like to see the ASPCA take a tougher stand with both the NFL and Nike in this matter. The ASPCA should be actively urging its members to flood their corporate offices with massive numbers of e-mails & letters of protest. Think about it this way--if Mr. Vick were some lowly paid police officer, instead of the famous, fabulously wealthy football player he actually is, (& by unfortunate default, horrible role-model for thousands of children at the same time), you can bet that he would be held accountable to a much higher standard of conduct. His suspension from duty would be unquestionable and immediately forthcoming--no need to wait for a guilty verdict from any court jury. In striking contrast, however, as a money-making machine for both the NFL & Nike, Mr. Vick happily continues to rake-in a multi-million dollar salary. From this point onward however, at least let the truth be known--it's BLOOD MONEY. Innocent Animal BLOOD MONEY.
I'm outraged by the situation. I suspect other ASPCA members might be feeling a similar way. So c'mon, ASPCA! Help your members to put up their collective dukes and fight! Why be so overly prim, proper and concerned about fighting fairly? When it came to fighting his own dogs, Mr. Vick sure as hell never was...
I think that it is totally disgusting the way he abused those dogs,and he should be held accountable for his criminal actions. He must be dropped by the NFL, and spend 42 dog years in JAIL!!!!!!!!!I will along with all my family and friends boycott the NFL,specially the FALCONS, if they keep this MONSTER on their team.
RITA (ONE OF THE GUARDIAN ANGEL OF ASPCA).
Now we have NFL millionaires fighting dogs and gambling on them. I saw the shots of Vick's backyard. The cages, dogs, bloody carpets. It goes on and on. They make tapes of the fights and send them around the country for sadists to bet on. Don't let this story go away. I for one will never allow the NFL Falcons to be on my TV. I love Football, but I love all animals much more. I wish there was something I could do to help.
Michael Vick should be banned from professional sports. He should be suspended immediately and if found guilty, go to prison and pay a huge fine which should be used to help shelter and homeless animals. Don't be wishy washy in your response to the indictment. Don't let him get away with this. These are innocent animals who depend on us to protect them. Email the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons, all government officials state and federal. Do not buy any merchandise endorsed by or sponsored by the Atlanta Falcons. No person should get away with doing what he did.
He needs to go to prison Animal cruelty is a felony
6 years in prison would not be enough - he should be put in with animals that would chew him up
It is interesting to see that the ASPCA is taking a pass, rather than getting out front on the issue of Michael Vick and the NFL. It appears that the ASPCA is willing to turn a blind eye in exchange for donations from the league.
I THINK THEY SHOULD PUT HIS SORRY NO GOOD ASS IN A CAGE WITH THE BIGGEST BADDEST DOG THEY COULD POSSIBLY FIND AND HE HE DOESNT CUT THE MUSTARD THEN WET HIM AND ELECTROCUTE HIS ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AND ALSO I THINK HE SHOULD BE BANNED FROM ANY KIND OF SPORTS....WHAT A LET DOWN TO OUR KIDS THAT LOOKED UP TO HIM,IS THIS WHAT OUR WORLD NEEDS AS IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH WAR GOING ON AS IT IS.THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME GET THAT OFF MY CHEST AND I HOPE OTHERS FEEL THE SAME.....JANICE HARRISON.....THOMASTON,GEORGIA
I heard that pit bulls have a gland that secerets a certain hormone that makes them aggressive. Other breeds of bulldogs had this gland but it has been bred out of them through the years when they were no longer used for fighting. Pit bulls are naturally aggressive, and it is cruel to use this natural ability for fighting. People like this sicken me. Especially when I hear about a young child who was mauled by pit bulls. Yes some are nice but they can snap at any time.
Michale Vick is a thug and has numerous bad connections and misdemeanors that the Atlanta Falcons have swept under the rug. I am mortified and devastated that he plays pro ball in my city. He should be kicked off the team and sent to prison!!
How can my voice be heard. I do plan to call ATL fALCON HEADQUARTERS on Mon...
The public outcry and the response by ASPCA and PETA concerning Michael Vick is to be commended. This is probably the most important animal cruelty case in ASPCA's history. Michael Vick is the worlds highest paid athelete and the idol and role model of millions of children worldwide. If he is not punished for his crimes we are passively condoning his behavior and activities and telling millions of fans animal cruelty is ok.
Does anyone know where to write to the Commissioner of the NFL to express opinions? The NFL continues to be a place where bad and sometimes criminal behavior is tolerated. The Michael Vick situation is a terrific opportunity for the NFL to take action that shows that they are not going to tolerate this kind of criminal behavior. I'd like to express that opinion to the commissioner and didn't know if the ASPCA had any standardized means of doing so with this case.
Kindest regards,
Here is one more important step to ensure your voice is heard: Please take a moment to leave a message with NFL Public Relations at 1-212-450-2000 (you may have to leave a message in voicemail) and urge the NFL to suspend Michael Vick.
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/US_2007_dogfighting_nfl2/forward
I'm glad that the ASPCA is helping in the Federal investigation against Vick. I am, however, APALLED, that the Atlanta Falcons would even CONSIDER letting him continue to play, given that he is under federal indictment for this inhumane act. I think it is high time that all of America stands up and contacts Roger Goodall, the NFL Commissioner and also the Atlanta Falcons and protests and lets them know that this is inexcusable. The fact that the young people of our country look up to hoodlums like this as heroes just makes my stomach turn. I hope Vick is put away and given the highest punishment that the law will allow.
Michael Vich is well on his way to officially becoming a criminal, he should be barred from all sports activities and never be legally allowed to own or adopt an animal in the future.
Michael Vich should be a convicted felon within just a few weeks.
Please help! eBay is violating their own policys by allowing the sales of items glorifying illegal, violent crime: dog fighting. This auction in one of 4 right now by the same seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/SUPREME-DOG-FIGHT-PHOTO-BOX-TEE-GRAY-XL-XLARGE-DS-RARE_W0QQitemZ180141142605QQihZ008QQcategoryZ15687QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Please, at the bottom of the page click 'Report this item' then choose 'prohibited (banned items)' then 'offensive and potentially offensive items' then 'items that glorify or promote violent crime' then click, the continue button and tehn click 'email us' and then 'send'.
This item has been reported numerous times and has yet to be removed. Disgusting! eBay is promoting crime. If anyone knows what else to do, please do so! Thank you.
I am thrilled to hear the ASPCA and the NFL are FINALLY stepping up to do something about the torture and abuse Michael Vick is accused of doing to these beautiful dogs. I had to turn the channel when the reporters were describing what happened to these dogs. Justice would be to turn these dogs loose on him!!He should be thrown out of the NFL and put in jail for a very long time!!!
It looks like the ebay violation has been removed, or maybe it expired. Nonetheless, it is no longer available...Maybe, ebay stepped up to the plate and removed it.
As a pet owner, and advocate for animals of all kind, it makes me absolutely ill to read the horrible stories that have come out of this situation. We must be a voice for these voiceless animals, we must not let them have died their cruel horrible death in vain. After giving much thought and reflection to this, I feel that these type of people are disturbed and should not be allowed to participate in events that would make impressions on our youth of today, life in of itself is hard, we need to teach life skills and compassion, we need to be positive roll models for our future leaders, and when a celebrity of ANY kind, sports, theater, TV, music is payed the type of money that this creature has been to be in the lime light then they should adhere to a code of conduct that is worthy of such.
Also, I feel that they should be made an example of, I feel that a simple slap on the wrist with a fine is not that example either. Nor is a jail term in a comfy, clean prison cell with three squares a day, medical treatment and a comfy bed in which to lie their pathetic bodies on. The dogs didn't have a choice in the horrible cruel end they were dealt.
They didn't have the money to hire some big attorney. They didn't have anyone there who cared enough to step in and save them from those savages. If Vic and his posse are not convicted and banded from participating in the NFL, I know that I for one will begin the process of not purchasing ONE THING from any of the corporate sponsors, I will write and blog on behalf of those animals. I think that Vic and his posse should be the men they thought they were when consulting, and communicating with each other on how to end these animals lives, and step to the 50 yard line of the stadium and face a jury of their fans, and let us see then how much of a man each one is. I don't think any of them are man enough to do that. Be a voice for the voiceless...
BOYCOTT NIKE UNTIL THEY GIVE VICK THE BOOT!!!!!
To the individual that made the post I have pasted below:
American Pit Bull Terriers do not have a gland that secretes a certain hormone that makes them aggressive. The ASPCA has a lot of information about pits and their history http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_pitbull. These dogs are extremely loyal and intelligent. They are not naturally aggressive toward people, and in cases where they have been it is likely due to irresponible breeding and ownership. We should be punishing the people that allow these atrocities to occur. Punish the deed, not the breed! They can be very dog aggressive due to the history of dog fighting and the breed. Your viewpoint of the breed is all too common and unfortunate. We need to educate people with the facts of the breed rather than perpetuating the myths. Please take the time to utilize the information that the ASPCA has available as well as pbrc.net. I'm certain that you will find that the American Pit Bull Terrier is the victim of serious abuse and it must be stopped. Informed and responsible owners can help to restore the breed and reputation. We need to protect these dogs from the abuse that all too many of them endure.
I heard that pit bulls have a gland that secerets a certain hormone that makes them aggressive. Other breeds of bulldogs had this gland but it has been bred out of them through the years when they were no longer used for fighting. Pit bulls are naturally aggressive, and it is cruel to use this natural ability for fighting. People like this sicken me. Especially when I hear about a young child who was mauled by pit bulls. Yes some are nice but they can snap at any time.
7:51 PM
MICHAEL VICK IS SICK! BUT HIM JAIL, TAKE AWAY ALL HIS NFL MONEY AND BLACKBALL HIM FROM SOCIETY (AND SPORTS!)
i dnt agree 2 his charges.....
maybe if they faced the same as they do to these wonderful animals , it might make these chicken abusers stop the cruelty they are dishing out to these babies. To allow these creeps anywhere near any animal or child that makes all of us in default by not stopping these horrible people.
Every american needs to speak out and stop abuse. Step up to the plate and stop abuse in their neighborhood or street. All Thanks for setting a good example.
maureen rose- animals angels usa
I am an spca and work with Mariah SPCA, Hayburner Haven Equine Rescue SPCA, Happy Tails SPCA. Thanks for getting people to step forward against abuse.
I have read all the comments, and I would like to know one thing... why is this man being convicted in the media and not in the court of law! All of you seem to have convicted him of a crime, that the law has not. I too love animals and was very upset and angry when I first heard of these allegations, BUT, why aren't you showing this outrage at the thousands of our military being killed in Iraq??? Why is it that we put animals worth higher than that of humans??? Have any of you MARCHED or PROTESTED against our Government for killing, stealing, and breaking the law? You seem to be sensitive and caring people, try showing the same for someone who HASN'T been convicted of a crime, and get angry about those who we can proove have committed crimes against AMERICANS!!!
I agree with all of your comments!! I was reading all kinds of articles on the web and found out Nike is keeping a line of shoes the Vic has named after him, however he is no longer a spokesperson for them. If you go in the HSUS website you can go sign petitions regarding that and him being a thug that he is. Nike must want to sell those for blood money. I also was watching CNN News this morning and I don't know who this man was but he was arguing that Mike Vic will not spend a day in prison because he is to valuable to the NFL. I think these people need to open there nose and start smelling the prison time. I don't care who you are. He has committed numerous felonies and he will charged not only with animal cruelty but other things. They had a warrant to search his home for drugs and thats how they found the bodies of the deceased dogs. I did an internet search and read several news articles and this is how I found my infomation. I found one from the ESPN website and one from the CNN. Dog fighting comes with drugs, weapons, money laundering,he had his BADNEWZ KENNELS on his property with what 55 pitbulls and a full pitbull training camp set up. How is he not going to spend a day in jail. I think the mentallity of these people think that sports is the untouchable realm and no one has to go to jail for anything because they are to valuable. Got news for you!!!! WAKE UP.... They are no more valuable then the life of the dogs you took. Eveybody's life is valuable. We can't pay teachers to teach our chilren, I would hate to be a police officer in today's world, firefighters or look at the armed services they can't get medical care, but sports players get paid millions of dollars for what?? NO ONE like that deserves to keep anything. I agree he should be stripped from all NFL rights they should seize all of his money and assests , go to jail maximum amount he deserves for all charges pending and his money should be donated to animal shelters and maybe to some other causes. He deserves nothing not a penny nothing. He should never be able to play sports again and will never be able to profit from his crime and when he gets out of prison he should be made to pick up after dogs and a homeless shelter for community service, however he may still be violent towards animals. He's probably doesn't care about human life for that matter either. That's my story and I am sticking to it!!!
I wish they would stop showing the actual fight on TV. Not guilty? yeah right. Hopefully we all will realize the epidemic that this truly is. I do not think that there is enough protesting. I hope that he is fired from his job and I wish he would get in the ring with one of those poor dogs and see how he likes it.
Vick should be made an example out of. This case will set a pressident for future cases. He should be banned from all sports. We do not need our children looking up to a person that enjoys a brutal sport like dog fighting. What kind of sick person enjoys something like that. He needs mental help.
Please use the strength, resources, and fine reputation of the ASPCA to support all efforts to prosecute Michael Vick to the fullest extent!!
Dog Lover in New Jersey
hi animal lovers. finally i have a place to vent about animal cruelty. like every other animal cruelty case, this one makes me sick, especially when the one accused is supposed to be a professional person, but now i know ANYONE is capable of such acts. 1st off, the 6 yrs thing is NOT long enough! he shouldnt be jailed, he should be drowned, hanged, shot and whatever else he did to the dogs!...along with his co-abusers. you watch, he will get a minimum fine and/or minimum prison time. in my perfect world, he would get exactly what he did to the dogs, and have to donate millions to animals. i could go on and on!
Reebok, Nike, & AirTran have all withdrawn their endorsements with Vicks. That's a start.
Next - a lifetime ban, that is really lifetime, from football. Prison? Most definitely. But afterward, he should have to do 3-5 years community service at his local animal shelter.
What a vile human being.
I am disgusted and enraged by all of this! I have participated in all of the petitions and letters to NFL, NIKE etc.
I'm wondering now,that it appears that NIKE and REEBOK are severing ties with him if we plan to thank them for doing the RIGHT thing?
I have been unable to find an e mail address.
The actions of this so-called "HUMAN" is beyond repulsive. Those
that represent/endorse items like yours should set an
example...keeping him aboard would like be representing "Hitler"
for the canines! He should be stripped of all his earnings from
this game and anything that he benefits should be donated to animals. He should never be allowed to play football again. His earnings should go all to
a)rescue this 52 pitbulls and b) to animal rescue causes. He
should go to jail not for 3 months, 6ths months, etc...for a
substantial time...5 years MIN (which isn't even enough)...no parole and on top of that
must do 2 years community service for animals. People who say dogs are JUST animals just don't get it. To hurt an innocent animal without a care in the world easily can translate to abuse in other areas...children, wives, etc. Serial killers are known to start with animals. Get this SOB where it really hurts....do a Tanya Harding...and get him to NEVER play football again. You would be foolish to keep him on the team. If you have animals, you undertand me completely. I pray to God this bastard gets what he so rightly deserves..the dogs never had a chance.
Diana Campuzano
I was wondering about something. My cousin says she going to get a wild wolf and I told her she couldn't have one. Can someone own a wolf in the middle of San Bernardino county California?
People who are cruel to animals, are also cruel to women and children. Vick is one of those
people. He has set a bad example, so make him an example of what happens when you cheat, abuse, lie and rob children of their heroes. He should go to jail for max of 6 yrs, probation for life, out of professional sports forever and serve community services and explain to children why he did what he did. Pat S. IL
We need to be blogging on the NFL and other non-animal rights sights. We all feel the same way, let's get those who don't to see that animals deserve rights too!!!!
Im SOOOO SICK of famous criminals not getting the punishments they diserve! Michael Vick should feel the pain for every dog he killed and injured! and 6 years is not going to do it! to me animals should have the same rights as a human and for how many dogs he killed is how many life sentences he should have! pit bulls are made out to be killers by people like michael vick when pitbulls are lovers if you just love them
Im SOOOO SICK of famous criminals not getting the punishments they diserve! Michael Vick should feel the pain for every dog he killed and injured! and 6 years is not going to do it! to me animals should have the same rights as a human and for how many dogs he killed is how many life sentences he should have! pit bulls are made out to be killers by people like michael vick when pitbulls are lovers if you just love them
he shod get live in jail
Leave Michael alone... There are people that have done more harm to human beings than Michael allegedly did to some dogs, and have gotten less time than six years. First, lets see what a jury of his peers have to say before we hang him. Second, we're talking about dogs here for cryin' out loud! I'm not saying that what he's accused of doing is allright. As a dog owner, I'm totally against fighting dogs. Someone made the comment... "He should get what the dogs got." Are you kidding me? He hasn't even been found guilty, and maria wants him dead. It is my opinion that some of you may be just a little bit jealous of his success... in other words, "HATERS"! I wonder if everybody that condemned Michael always received everything that they deserved. "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone..."
It's about time that these famous sports players learn they are not exempt form the law. To commit a murder and get away with it is horrible. Killing dogs is MURDER !!!!! As one politicisn put it IT'S BARBARICK--BARBARICK ABSOLUTLY BARBARICK. As for the commisioner's spank on the hands that's ABSOLUTLY THE MOST CANDY AZZ SUSPENSION I HAVE EVER HEARD OF. VICK SHOULD BE PERMANENTLY BANNED FROM ANY AND ALL SPORTS.
Hey.. you know what I'm doing? I made up a petition with a pic of a fighting dog all chewed up and I'm distributing it.
I also ordered posters from the Humane Society, (free) and I'm distributing them.
I called the NFL and told them I am starting a petition in NY.
So what does it take for all of you to do this? I threw the posters in the back of my car, with a roll of tape and every time I stop at a 7-11, or pass a local bar, or anyplace else where I think these THUGS are bound to buy something at or visit, or buy a drink, they'll see the petition or the Sign OR anyone else who KNOWS where this is going on and wants to make $2500 and save a dog, all they have to do is call!! You do realize there is a $2500 REWARD out now for the conviction of these pathetic people right?
Log On. http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/animal_fighting_the_final_round/
My god what does it take to distribute posters??
NO PLEA DEAL!~~~~ Michael Vick deserves exactly what the got. No more, no less.
The NFL and Mr. Goodall should end his contract and stop his pay.
GO TO JAIL VICK!!!!!!
P.S.
(Do not pass go) ha, ha
NO PLEA DEAL!! HE DESERVES TO BE KICKED OFF FOOTBALL FOREVER. IS THIS REALLY THE KIND OF PERSON WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO EMULATE? ANYONE WHO COULD TREAT ANIMALS IN WAY HAS NO MORALS AND DESERVES TO BE LOCKED UP.
I feel as though they should make his proceeds go to animal shelters in Richmond, Va. There are plenty of animals that need our help right here. They could of made him play football and give atleast half his paycheck to the shelters. I know he needs to go to prison but why make him go when they let murderers and rapist go free all the time. This would be a better solution. Are taxes would be paying for him while in jail. I think this is a better solution. Does anyone know who I can write to before Monday?
I think his number should be retired in disgrace. I can't imagine anyone ever wanting to wear it again. It's too bad he can't meet the same fate as the animals he tortured. I hope he goes to a federal penitentiary and meets some animal lovers there.
Last week My 20 year old son and I took our 15 year old border collie to the vet to be put down and all the way over there my son kept telling me how hard it is for him to cry anymore... that he just doesn't feel that emotion. I was thinking to myself-wait until he gets in the vet's office. He may be singing a different tune. As soon as the doctor injected Rosie and she laid her head down, my son started sobbing along with me. When we got in the car to go home he said that he had thought of the perfect punishment for Michael Vick-force him to sit through about 15 of those. I think that's a good punishment. How about you??
I would like to see him in a cage with all 50 dogs they found that were alive on the property. Then if he is still alive when they finish, he must take care of them, supervised of course, till they die of natural causes. Why should they be euthinized, they have been through enough. I think a huge fine to go to humane societies all over the country and some jail time. Nothing to good for that guy!!!!! And by the way, buddies, the same goes for you. This kind of barbaric act must stop, No Excuses for these people, get the laws in line and on the books NOW, civic leaders, before people take the law into their own hands!!
Thank you commisioner Godell@ you are roght, Vick did such a un human thing, he is a coward, he has to have dogs fight for him.
so sadistic! I am a dog Doberman breeder and owner, I love my dogs cant believe there are that cruel of people out there, wish I could be in a room with him for 2 mo, and I am only 5'4, Thanks commisioner
I think the commisioner made the right decision not to ever let him play,
what he did is so not human,
and neanderthol.
I sent the Naacp a letter saying they were wrong to back him,
They got Don Imus fired! and said his appolige didnt matter,
so yes thanks Mr. Goodell,
great Job
michael vick is a sad,pethetic person and needs to be put away for @ least 10 years.
That shirt with the dogs fighting wasn't some dog fight. It was a picture taken at a dog show, where a dog bit another. It doesn't promote or glorify crime, it just shows that dogs aren't perfect little show animals. They still retain some instinct.
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