As football fans swoon with the news that the NY Jets have signed Michael Vick and he may be a starting quarterback next season instead of a backup, I thought I'd just take a moment to remind the internet that Michael Vick tortured and killed dogs, was never charged with animal cruelty for those crimes … Continue reading We Interrupt Your Celebratory Michael Vick News for This Reminder
Category: Michael Vick
Michael Vick, Future Nobel Peace Prize Winner
After cancelling some public events to promote his new book due to backlash from animal activists, Michael Vick wants to know: "Why would you continue to bash somebody who's trying to help make the world a better place?" Why, world? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?! Which made me wonder: Of the many somebodies trying to make the world a … Continue reading Michael Vick, Future Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Poll On Latest Michael Vick Dog Story
You may have seen this news tidbit in animal welfare circles: Michael Vick's puppy is a Belgian Malinois and he is taking her (him?) to training classes at a Petsmart in NJ. I have seen different reactions to this story and wondered where readers here fall. Which one best describes your views? (You can choose … Continue reading Poll On Latest Michael Vick Dog Story
Did Michael Vick Get a Dog?
Due to Michael Vick's admitted federal crimes related to dogfighting, a judge barred him from owning a dog for 3 years after his release from prison. But he has repeatedly expressed an interest in owning a dog again "for the kids" and in fact his partnership with the Humane Society of the United States yielded … Continue reading Did Michael Vick Get a Dog?
“Like he’s not a person”
The new issue of GQ magazine features an interview with Michael Vick: "For a while, it was all 'Scold Mike Vick, scold Mike Vick, just talk bad about him, like he's not a person,' " he says. "It's almost as if everyone wanted to hate me. But what have I done to anybody? It was … Continue reading “Like he’s not a person”
Cat Got Your Tongue, Michael Vick?
When HSUS got in bed with Michael Vick to promote their "End Dogfighting" campaign, many of us were skeptical. Nothing to date has changed my skepticism in that regard. You may have heard about a new app for the Android market called "Dog Wars". Basically, you can play dogfighter on your phone. Yay. There has … Continue reading Cat Got Your Tongue, Michael Vick?
One Pitbull Torturer Not Up for MVP This Year
I always find it difficult to report on animal cruelty stories. Some do touch me more deeply than others of course and such was the case with Phoenix, a Pitbull set on fire in Baltimore in 2009. A crowd of onlookers watched her burn until a heroic police officer arrived to douse the flames. Tragically, … Continue reading One Pitbull Torturer Not Up for MVP This Year
No, you haven’t accidentally clicked on The Onion’s site
Dog killer Michael Vick would like to get a dog. And HSUS president and dog killing advocate Wayne Pacelle supports the idea. Discuss.
Book Excerpt and Giveaway – “The Lost Dogs”
Update, 9-18-10: The winner of the book is Preston. Thank you to everyone who entered. You may well remember the December 2008 cover article of Sports Illustrated that featured the Vick dogs and was written by Jim Gorant. The publisher of a new book by Mr. Gorant called The Lost Dogs - Michael Vick's Dogs … Continue reading Book Excerpt and Giveaway – “The Lost Dogs”
Take a Check, Mr. Vick?
When I was a teenager, I sometimes liked to get autographs from bands after the show. I don't know where any of those signed ticket stubs and sharpied napkins are now but it seemed important at the time. I never got a professional athlete's autograph so maybe that's why it surprised me to read that … Continue reading Take a Check, Mr. Vick?