Michael Vicks Dogs - One Year Later

Not Afraid · 07-07-2008, 12:31 PM

Really great follow up article on the Pit Bulls rescued from Michael Vick's fighting operation.

Snowflake · 07-07-2008, 12:41 PM

That's a great story! Some good came out of the horrible tragedy.

That give me some warm fuzzies and hooray to all the rescue people who fostered and worked with these abused dogs.

I'd forgotten that Pete the Pup was a pitbull.

JWBear · 07-07-2008, 12:45 PM

Puppies!

BDBopper · 07-07-2008, 12:50 PM

How wonderful!

wendybeth · 07-07-2008, 12:51 PM

How cool. It sounds like these people know what they're doing- it's true that pits need a bit more supervision than most other dogs, but if you're aware and responsible they can be a great family dog. People ask me if our dogs bite, and I tell them they never have- but that doesn't mean they never will. I'm not a pit bull fan, but I don't like to see them destroyed because of human stupidity either. I love the fact that Vick has to pay for their maintenance- may they live very, very long lives!

Alex · 07-07-2008, 12:55 PM

Best Friends in Kanab is a cool shelter. If you're ever in the area it is worth a tour.

Not Afraid · 07-07-2008, 01:43 PM

Pit Bulls don't bit any more often than many other dogs. It's just when they do, it is more dangerous because of the strong jaws.

alphabassettgrrl · 07-07-2008, 01:48 PM

Rehabbing a dog is a big job, but I'm glad somebody is doing it for these guys. Dogs don't ask to be turned aggressive; they just want to be part of their pack and have some food and lovings now and then.

I love pits, but I don't want to deal with the liability that can come with owning one. Probably what, 99 of 100 dogs, will be perfectly fine, but it only takes that one to really mess up somebody's life. I'm glad to see some rational discussion about the breed, and people realizing that most of them are just like other dogs. Some dogs are gentle and good, others are aggressive, and others have certain circumstances that can set them off. My hubby had a terrier as a child that would go off on anyone wearing cowboy boots or leather gloves. The difference is that pit bull terriers are capable of doing a lot of damage. Then again, German Shepherds (I'm told) cause a lot of damage, bite a lot of people. So I'd say pit bulls deserve their chance at being adored pets.

BarTopDancer · 07-07-2008, 03:04 PM

That's a great story. Thank you.

Disneyphile · 07-07-2008, 03:28 PM

Love the outcome! Thank goodness they've been given a chance to live after spending so long imprisoned in hell.

Now, if only the prison would make Vick fight his fellow inmates and then electrocute him if he "doesn't win".

07-07-2008, 12:31 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Michael Vicks Dogs - One Year Later Really great follow up article on the Pit Bulls rescued from Michael Vick's fighting operation.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	How cool. It sounds like these people know what they're doing- it's true that pits need a bit more supervision than most other dogs, but if you're aware and responsible they can be a great family dog. People ask me if our dogs bite, and I tell them they never have- but that doesn't mean they never will. I'm not a pit bull fan, but I don't like to see them destroyed because of human stupidity either. I love the fact that Vick has to pay for their maintenance- may they live very, very long lives! __________________
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Best Friends in Kanab is a cool shelter. If you're ever in the area it is worth a tour.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Pit Bulls don't bit any more often than many other dogs. It's just when they do, it is more dangerous because of the strong jaws.
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Rehabbing a dog is a big job, but I'm glad somebody is doing it for these guys. Dogs don't ask to be turned aggressive; they just want to be part of their pack and have some food and lovings now and then. I love pits, but I don't want to deal with the liability that can come with owning one. Probably what, 99 of 100 dogs, will be perfectly fine, but it only takes that one to really mess up somebody's life. I'm glad to see some rational discussion about the breed, and people realizing that most of them are just like other dogs. Some dogs are gentle and good, others are aggressive, and others have certain circumstances that can set them off. My hubby had a terrier as a child that would go off on anyone wearing cowboy boots or leather gloves. The difference is that pit bull terriers are capable of doing a lot of damage. Then again, German Shepherds (I'm told) cause a lot of damage, bite a lot of people. So I'd say pit bulls deserve their chance at being adored pets. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Love the outcome! Thank goodness they've been given a chance to live after spending so long imprisoned in hell. Now, if only the prison would make Vick fight his fellow inmates and then electrocute him if he "doesn't win".
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