Football Vick has a new dog in his life...Should he be allowed or no?

Deberg_1990 · 10-12-2012, 07:08 AM

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/p...-advocacy.html

The Milk Bones don't lie.

Five years after agents raided his dog fighting compound in southern Virginia and rescued Handsome Dan, Sweet Jasmine and 49 other badly damaged pit bulls, Michael Vick owns a dog again.

My colleague, Eagles beat writer Jeff McClane reported today that Vick released a statement saying he and his family had "obtained" a pet.

The news comes just days after Vick watchers spotted a box of Milk Bones sitting on the kitchen table in a picture Tweeted by Vick.

We don't know where the dog came from, its age, its breed or even its name.

Under terms of his probation, Vick could not own a dog until May. Last fall his fiancee had purchased a parrot for their children and Vick spoke publicly on sevearl occasions of his desire to have a dog again for his children's sake.

“I understand the strong emotions by some people about our family’s decision to care for a pet,” Vick said in a statement released by his publicist. “As a father, it is important to make sure my children develop a healthy relationship with animals.

Many people won't forget Vick's past "relationship with animals."

Vick was sentenced to 18 months in prison for running an interstate dog fighting ring, not for animal abuse. But by his own admission, we know Vick beat his dogs with shovels, electrocuted them and drowned them.

Many of his canine victims who were rescued went on to find loving homes. But some will spend their lives in shelters - thank you Best Friends Animal Society - because they are too psychologically damaged to be companion pets. [For a heart-stirring read on the fate of the surviving dogs read Jim Gorant's "The Lost Dogs."]

News of Vick's signing by the Eagles in 2009 prompted outrage from Philadelphia's animal lovers and led to team's decision to invest hundreds of thousands in animal welfare causes across the region.

At the same time Vick was embarking on his new, controversial relationship with the Humane Society of the United States, where he still serves as an advocate for animal welfare issues and educator appealing to inner city children to treat animals kindly.

HSUS president Wayne Pacelle in an email declined to comment on the latest news.

Vick in his statement sought to assuage concerns by telling the public that he hopes to instill humane values in his children.

“I want to ensure that my children establish a loving bond and treat all of God’s creatures with kindness and respect," he said. "Our pet is well cared for and loved as a member of our family.

Vick called the inclusion of a dog in his family's life as "an opportunity to break the cycle."

And he promised he would "continue to honor my commitment to animal welfare and be an instrument of positive change.”

Full Statement:

"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. I want to ensure that my children establish a loving bond and treat all of God's creatures with kindness and respect. Our pet is well cared for and loved as a member of our family. This is an opportunity to break the cycle. To that end, I will continue to honor my commitment to animal welfare and be an instrument of positive change."

blaise · 10-12-2012, 07:10 AM

Let the guy have a dog. I really doubt he's making it fight other dogs. So, what's the big deal.

Deberg_1990 · 10-12-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by blaise

Let the guy have a dog. I really doubt he's making it fight other dogs. So, what's the big deal.

Oh, im pretty sure hes not fighting it, nor will he ever do that again.....I just think as terms of his punishment, he should never be allowed another dog again. He should have lost that privledge. Just my 2 pennys.

Pasta Little Brioni · 10-12-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Oh, im pretty sure hes not fighting it, nor will he ever do that again.....I just think as terms of his punishment, he should never be allowed another dog again. He should have lost that privledge. Just my 2 pennys.

Dumb

Deberg_1990 · 10-12-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PGM

Dumb

Your full of shih tzu

Pasta Little Brioni · 10-12-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Your full of shih tzu

Mr. Laz · 10-12-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by blaise

Let the guy have a dog. I really doubt he's making it fight other dogs. So, what's the big deal.

the big deal is he was an mean asshole and should have to explain to his kids why they can't have a dog for the rest of his mean asshole life.

'sorry honey, but i used to make money off of killing and torturing dogs, so that's why you can't have a pet' /Vick

'i hate you, i hate you ... i hate you' /child

blaise · 10-12-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

the big deal is he was an mean asshole and should have to explain to his kids why they can't have a dog for the rest of his mean asshole life.

'sorry honey, but i used to make money off of killing and torturing dogs, so that's why you can't have a pet' /Vick

'i hate you, i hate you ... i hate you' /child

No he shouldn't. He went to prison for it. We don't need some kooky extra punishment where he can't have a dog.

**luv** · 10-12-2012, 07:12 AM

He did the crime. He did the time.

listopencil · 10-12-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

He did the crime. He did the time.

I understand that. However, in my eyes, he will always be a gigantic piece of shit and a failure as a human being for what he did. Forgiveness is an option not an obligation.

Bump · 10-12-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

I understand that. However, in my eyes, he will always be a gigantic piece of shit and a failure as a human being for what he did. Forgiveness is an option not an obligation.

he seems to have embraced his second chance and has learned a tough lesson. Everybody makes mistakes, what matters is if they can learn from them. Vick just sucks ass now at football.

listopencil · 10-12-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bump

he seems to have embraced his second chance and has learned a tough lesson. Everybody makes mistakes, what matters is if they can learn from them. Vick just sucks ass now at football.

Sure. I get that he appears to be trying to do the right thing. I'm not in his personal life and I'm sure I never will be. But I'll never change my opinion of him, no matter what he does, until the day he dies.

Dallas Chief · 10-12-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

I understand that. However, in my eyes, he will always be a gigantic piece of shit and a failure as a human being for what he did. Forgiveness is an option not an obligation.

...says all the children of the same universe.

listopencil · 10-12-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallas Chief

...says all the children of the same universe.

And what exactly do you have a problem with? I have a feeling that you grossly misunderstand my signature.

kcxiv · 10-12-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

I understand that. However, in my eyes, he will always be a gigantic piece of shit and a failure as a human being for what he did. Forgiveness is an option not an obligation.

Why should he give a **** if u forgive him or not? He didn't do shit to you. He doesn't know u never will. I just don't understand where ur coming from on what u said.

10-12-2012, 07:08 AM	Topic Starter
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3824454	Vick has a new dog in his life...Should he be allowed or no? http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/p...-advocacy.html The Milk Bones don't lie. Five years after agents raided his dog fighting compound in southern Virginia and rescued Handsome Dan, Sweet Jasmine and 49 other badly damaged pit bulls, Michael Vick owns a dog again. My colleague, Eagles beat writer Jeff McClane reported today that Vick released a statement saying he and his family had "obtained" a pet. The news comes just days after Vick watchers spotted a box of Milk Bones sitting on the kitchen table in a picture Tweeted by Vick. We don't know where the dog came from, its age, its breed or even its name. Under terms of his probation, Vick could not own a dog until May. Last fall his fiancee had purchased a parrot for their children and Vick spoke publicly on sevearl occasions of his desire to have a dog again for his children's sake. “I understand the strong emotions by some people about our family’s decision to care for a pet,” Vick said in a statement released by his publicist. “As a father, it is important to make sure my children develop a healthy relationship with animals. Many people won't forget Vick's past "relationship with animals." Vick was sentenced to 18 months in prison for running an interstate dog fighting ring, not for animal abuse. But by his own admission, we know Vick beat his dogs with shovels, electrocuted them and drowned them. Many of his canine victims who were rescued went on to find loving homes. But some will spend their lives in shelters - thank you Best Friends Animal Society - because they are too psychologically damaged to be companion pets. [For a heart-stirring read on the fate of the surviving dogs read Jim Gorant's "The Lost Dogs."] News of Vick's signing by the Eagles in 2009 prompted outrage from Philadelphia's animal lovers and led to team's decision to invest hundreds of thousands in animal welfare causes across the region. At the same time Vick was embarking on his new, controversial relationship with the Humane Society of the United States, where he still serves as an advocate for animal welfare issues and educator appealing to inner city children to treat animals kindly. HSUS president Wayne Pacelle in an email declined to comment on the latest news. Vick in his statement sought to assuage concerns by telling the public that he hopes to instill humane values in his children. “I want to ensure that my children establish a loving bond and treat all of God’s creatures with kindness and respect," he said. "Our pet is well cared for and loved as a member of our family. Vick called the inclusion of a dog in his family's life as "an opportunity to break the cycle." And he promised he would "continue to honor my commitment to animal welfare and be an instrument of positive change.” Full Statement: "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. I want to ensure that my children establish a loving bond and treat all of God's creatures with kindness and respect. Our pet is well cared for and loved as a member of our family. This is an opportunity to break the cycle. To that end, I will continue to honor my commitment to animal welfare and be an instrument of positive change."
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blaise In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $9999900	Let the guy have a dog. I really doubt he's making it fight other dogs. So, what's the big deal.
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luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6129600	He did the crime. He did the time.
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