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According to USA Today, NFL quarterback and convicted dog fighter Michael Vick is now attending training classes with his new dog. The star QB was seen attending the classes with his Belgian Malinois, Angel, at a New Jersey-area PetSmart store. This news comes some months after the revelation that Vick adopted a dog after having been convicted of and serving time in prison for his involvement in illegal dog fighting. Many people were angered by this, and registered surprise that Vick is even legally allowed to own a dog or dogs after ...
NFL football player Michael Vick has officially announced he does indeed own a dog. Last week, we reported that Vick tweeted a photo implying he is now a proud dog owner, but had yet to comment. The photo showed a box of dog biscuits, which jump-started speculation. RELATED: Should Michael Vick be Forgiven? Well, he finally released a statement saying, "I understand the strong emotions by some people about our family's decision to care for a pet. As a father, it is important to make sure my children develop a healthy relationship with animals." RELATED: Michael Vick's Property Could Become Animal Sanctuary "I want to ensure that my children establish a loving bond and treat all ...
I was appalled when NFL quarterback Michael Vick was arrested in 2007 for running a dogfighting operation. What a terrible role model for kids! (Read more about the Michael Vick case and the Pit Bulls rescued from his dogfighting operation here.) And now Vick is making headlines again -- this time because he's thinking of getting a dog. In a CNN interview, Vick says, "I still deal with my kids each and every day. And for the last three years -- not being able to have a dog because of my acts -- I just don't think that's fair. You know, there's maybe something that's therapeutic in that for [my kids]. And I can't take that dream away from them. That's selfish on my behalf." Vick's ...
AP In what is sure to enrage animals lovers everywhere, convicted dog-fighting ring owner Michael Vick said that he hopes that the court-ordered ban on him owning a pet will be lifted. According to the New York Daily News, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback told reporters, "I would love to have another dog. My entire life I grew up with a pet in my house. The last few years were the first that I haven't had one. My daughter is used to it, my son is used to it. It's just different. I feel bad for them and the entire situation, what I did. It could be part of my rehabilitation process showing people I do care about animals sincerely and genuinely." What do you think Paw Nation? Should a ...
Courtesy of Gotham Books In 2007, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick made headlines, but it wasn't for his performance on the field. Set up on the grounds of his Virginia home was Bad Newz, a pseudo kennel that was really a dog-fighting business stocked with 51 pit bulls. Journalist Jim Gorant first wrote about the sordid case for "Sports Illustrated." This week, his new book, "The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption," hits stores. We asked Gorant to tell us what happened to the animals and share tales from this latest project. Of the 51 dogs, 47 have new owners, and one even participates in a reading program for children. Can you tell us more about ...
Courtesy of Gotham Books In 2007, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick made headlines, but it wasn't for his performance on the field. Set up on the grounds of his Virginia home was Bad Newz, a pseudo kennel that was really a dog-fighting business stocked with 51 pit bulls. Journalist Jim Gorant first wrote about the sordid case for "Sports Illustrated." This week, his new book, "The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption," hits stores. We asked Gorant to tell us what happened to the animals and share tales from this latest project. Of the 51 dogs, 47 have new owners, and one participates in a kids reading program. Can you tell us more? It's incredible, ...
