Guess who got a dog? Michael Vick, that's who!

[Sunflowers]

So, it Seems Michael Vick Has a Dog - Crossing Broad
Yes, Michael Vick Owns A Dog

This whole thing started last week, when Vick tweeted a photo of his daughter doing homework. Hey, what's that on the table—a box of Milk-Bones? Vick danced around the question when asked about it at practice yesterday, saying he only wanted to talk about football. Maybe someone told him that people aren't going to stop asking about the dog thing, or maybe he realized that talking about football means talking about fumbling, but today he broke his silence.

From a statement released by Vick's publicist:

"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."

[JakodaCD OA]

oh brother

[selzer]

Every time people bring him up or comment adds to his notoriety. I think we should all just ignore him completely.

[Liesje]

Originally Posted by Sunflowers

"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."

Sorry, you had that chance and you way,way beyond blew it. My dad did not let us have a dog as kids (we couldn't afford it) and still grew up to be an adult that respects animals and doesn't use and abuse them.

[onyx'girl]

Who would let him have a pup is my question....

[Carriesue]

I missed something apparently, who is this guy and why are people concerned with him having a dog?

[Capone22]

I can't stand this man. The fact that "we" allowed him to come back to the nfl and still be praised shows a lot about this country. Fame, fortune, celebrities and athletes are worshiped. Ugh. He disgusts me. I wonder what breed...


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[Capone22]

He is a football player who is known for involvement in a huge pit bull fighting operation.


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[Nikitta]

It's disgusting. i wouldn't spit on that animal if he were on fire. ( and I mean Michael Vick, not his dog.) He should never be allowed to own a pet ever again. He shouldn't even be a free man or ever allowed to play professional sports. It's a travesty how this country seems to blow off animal cruelty especially if they are famous.

[selzer]

Originally Posted by Capone22

He is a football player who is known for involvement in a huge pit bull fighting operation.


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Who was convicted, and went to prison, served his time, came back out of prison, and picked up the pieces and was signed to the Eagles as a quarterback. And, he is the new poster child for the Humane Society of the United States.

I think he is an idiot for what he did to dogs. I do not see him as any type of role model. However, the NFL does not have, as it should, in place any rule that says if you are convicted of a felony, you are done as an NFL professional football player. So, he did his time, he got another team to sign him, and he is playing football again. End of story.

Frankly, as far as dog-fighters have gone, this dude spent more actual time in prison, than probably any dog-fighter in history. 21 months in prison and 2 months house-arrest. The dude that beat his neighbor's muzzled puppy to death with a hammer was sentenced to 1 year, and will probably be out in 3-6 months.

I don't think MV is a great guy. I think he is a bum. But he at least went to prison for almost two years. And losing 2 years of his football career -- figure a quarterback can play professional ball from say 22 - 35 if he is lucky, that's 13 years. He spent 2 years in prison, and may have lost another year. That is a huge, several million dollar loss in his business/career life. It is not like you or me, who would lose two years out of 30-40 years of our working life.

In short, I think he paid the debt that was levied on him by the courts, and is now doing what it is legal and lawful for him to do.

Getting a pet, there was no stipulation, parole violation for him to own a pet. So, he has a pet. The way I look at it, someone gave it to him, or sold it to him. I wouldn't have. But somebody did. Whatever.

I guess I just would rather people just not give this guy the time of day.