4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 22, 2011
As a breed, pit bulls have a bad rap. Like every dog they are vulnerable to homelessness and mistreatment. Michael Vick, whose unearthed gambling operation was found to not only force dogs to fight, but also kill under-performing dogs in twisted ways, is only one story in a mass of untold stories.
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 7, 2016
“The Champions” is an important film that tells story of pit bulls rescued and rehabilitated from Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring.
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Critter News
APRIL 20, 2010
The Supreme Court struck down a law that outlawed the depiction of animal cruelty. Mr. Stevens said his videos were aimed at portraying the aggressive characteristics of pit bulls and the use of pit bulls in hunting. He argued that his documentaries were protected by the First Amendment.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Called the “Vicktory Dogs” by many, the 47 pit bulls who survived Michael Vick’s cruelty have struck a chord with the nation. We read this amazing book when it first came out, but it has now been updated with a new afterword that tells the story about some of the dogs! We have a copy to give to one lucky reader!
Critter News
JULY 17, 2009
One day while I was volunteering I met a little pit bull puppy who was recovering from a spaying. Someone had called in an animal cruelty report. I had a couple of dogs when I was a kid, but I mostly grew up with cats. But I'm no dog expert. Is this a legitimate reason to put a dog down or is this just BS?
Critter News
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
He also admitted to participating in the killing of several underperforming dogs. Tags: pit bull animal abuse animal cruelty blood sport Michael Vick. Vick is serving a 23-month sentence at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan., He is eligible for release in July. He plans on resuming his NFL career.
Critter News
DECEMBER 7, 2008
The investigation here led to the indictments of 55 people and the seizing of 187 pit bulls, breaking up what officials described as one of the largest dogfighting rings in the country. Tags: animal cruelty Texas dog fighting us. Manning, describing the tense atmosphere at the fights. Disgusting and disturbing.
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