Football Mike Vick: I would like to own a dog again someday - Page 11

Deberg_1990 · 12-15-2010, 03:06 PM

Why Mike?? Why??

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...gain-someday/1

Michael Vick would like to be a dog owner again.

The Philadelphia Eagles QB -- convicted in 2007 of a federal dogfighting crime -- has said he would like to run full circle and again own a dog if the courts will allow him.

Vick was banned from owning a dog as part of the sentence handed down that sent him to prison for 18 months.

"I would love to get another dog in the future," Vick told TheGrio.com. "I think it would be a big step for me in the rehabilitation process. I think just to have a pet in my household and to show people that I genuinely care, and my love, and my passion for animals."

Vick, enjoying one of his best-ever seasons after winning the Eagles' starting job in September, has tried to make amends for his dogfighting past.

He completed his 20-month sentence, which included two months of home confinement, and began working with the Humane Society.

Vick was banned from owning a dog under the terms of his supervised release in July 2009. The supervised release was set to run for three years.

Vick has since apologized for his role in the dogfighting ring and he now informs young people about the evils of the bloodsport.

He told TheGrio.com he was around dogfighting from a young age.

"I hate to use our culture as an excuse, but it is what it is and that's what happened and that's the way I thought about it growing up," Vick said. "This is just the way we were brought up."

Vick has said that prison changed him and made him a smarter and more mature person for having to endure the embarrassment and personal pain of incarceration.

And he made an interesting note about what advice he would give now to himself four years ago.

"That Mike probably wouldn't listen to nothing that I had to say," Vick said.

KcFaNiNJerZeY · 12-16-2010, 07:43 AM

Is Vick getting a dog that serious? I doubt with all the bullshit and all the millions of dollars he lost he wants any part of dog fighting, but then again their athletes. The ones who make millions of dollars but still decide to drink drive when they could simply hire a driver. Or the ones who know they're in the eye of the public and continue to beat their wives or something stupid. But in all I don't think it's that serious...let the man get a dog, just Vice steer clear of pits. Why would he want a pit anyway...small dog would probably be the best choice.

Lex Luthor · 12-16-2010, 07:48 AM

I think Vick was treated more harshly than the average Joe because of his celebrity, just as Plaxico Burress was. They both served a hell of a lot more jail time than most people would for the exact same offenses.

That being said, it's not a smart move on his part to make a statement about wanting to own a dog again. All he has accomplished is to make everybody talk about dog fighting instead of his remarkable season.

If I were his publicist I'd tell him to shut up about dogs.

Red Dawg · 12-16-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I wonder how OJ feels about having another ex-wife again someday?

**loochy** · 12-16-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

Don't be a moron. It's not like he's going to put it in a dog fight. You honestly think he would be stupid enough to do it again and look like a hypocrite? Use your brain.

I saw an interview his did a few weeks (maybe a month) ago saying that it would be a family pet. I seriously doubt he let the dogs he had before near his family.

Well we aren't dealing with the SMARTEST man alive here. This is a man that tried to sneak weed on a plane inside a water bottle.

12-15-2010, 03:06 PM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $44454	Mike Vick: I would like to own a dog again someday Why Mike?? Why?? http://content.usatoday.com/communit...gain-someday/1 Michael Vick would like to be a dog owner again. The Philadelphia Eagles QB -- convicted in 2007 of a federal dogfighting crime -- has said he would like to run full circle and again own a dog if the courts will allow him. Vick was banned from owning a dog as part of the sentence handed down that sent him to prison for 18 months. "I would love to get another dog in the future," Vick told TheGrio.com. "I think it would be a big step for me in the rehabilitation process. I think just to have a pet in my household and to show people that I genuinely care, and my love, and my passion for animals." Vick, enjoying one of his best-ever seasons after winning the Eagles' starting job in September, has tried to make amends for his dogfighting past. He completed his 20-month sentence, which included two months of home confinement, and began working with the Humane Society. Vick was banned from owning a dog under the terms of his supervised release in July 2009. The supervised release was set to run for three years. Vick has since apologized for his role in the dogfighting ring and he now informs young people about the evils of the bloodsport. He told TheGrio.com he was around dogfighting from a young age. "I hate to use our culture as an excuse, but it is what it is and that's what happened and that's the way I thought about it growing up," Vick said. "This is just the way we were brought up." Vick has said that prison changed him and made him a smarter and more mature person for having to endure the embarrassment and personal pain of incarceration. And he made an interesting note about what advice he would give now to himself four years ago. "That Mike probably wouldn't listen to nothing that I had to say," Vick said.
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12-16-2010, 07:43 AM	#151
KcFaNiNJerZeY Starter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Jerzey(not the shore) Casino cash: $10004900	Is Vick getting a dog that serious? I doubt with all the bullshit and all the millions of dollars he lost he wants any part of dog fighting, but then again their athletes. The ones who make millions of dollars but still decide to drink drive when they could simply hire a driver. Or the ones who know they're in the eye of the public and continue to beat their wives or something stupid. But in all I don't think it's that serious...let the man get a dog, just Vice steer clear of pits. Why would he want a pit anyway...small dog would probably be the best choice.
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12-16-2010, 07:48 AM	#152
Lex Luthor MVP Join Date: Mar 2010 Casino cash: $10022775	I think Vick was treated more harshly than the average Joe because of his celebrity, just as Plaxico Burress was. They both served a hell of a lot more jail time than most people would for the exact same offenses. That being said, it's not a smart move on his part to make a statement about wanting to own a dog again. All he has accomplished is to make everybody talk about dog fighting instead of his remarkable season. If I were his publicist I'd tell him to shut up about dogs.
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