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Animal Planet's show abt Dog fighting

15 years ago

I wish this show could be on network TV at least once a month, to keep up the outrage for this Piece of crap, Vick. Also for this horrid cruelty of dogs. I am happy for the dogs that were used in Vicks awful hobby. They are being given a second chance for life. I hope there is a big guy, there in prison with Vick who takes a fancy to Vicks.....well. you know. Dottie

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Linda Wayman
15 years ago
This show did pacify animal lovers. I'm so happy that the animals have been given another chance. I hate that they were left isolated for several weeks in a dark container whie a decision was being made on how to handle this situation. Unless I misunderstood, that one little female dog, Rose or Miss Rose, was in so much pain and beyond help that she had to be put down. Was she left that way for those weeks while the decision was being made or was that done when they were first confiscated?

People who sponser those fights all over the country most likely don't watch Animal Planet, nor would they be interested in seeing it on another channel. I don't think this show will have any impact on them. I just hope and pray that neighbors or people who know where these fights are taking place will report them.
They are low life scumbags who obviously have no regard for living beings. I wish they would be thrown into a pen with those dogs they trained to fight and suffer the consequences of their deeds.
irishdancersgram
15 years ago
I agree with Dottie, this should be aired on Primetime and often...If nothing else, but to keep the public mad....Does anyone know when the jerk will be getting out of prison and if they have decided to allow him to play ball again..I think he should be made to work in kennels, taking care of sick and injured animals and of course cleaning up after them.....
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According to the article linked below dated April 2008, he was sentenced last Dec to 23 months. I would guess he may have to serve just half of that if he is given a day off for each day he is on good behavior.

He was playing Prison Football at the time of the article.

Here is a link that might be useful: Michael Vick playing prison football
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At the end of the show on AP, it was said that Vick lost several million dollars in pro football salary & product endorsements and that he filed for bankruptcy. I cheered when I heard that. Dottie
Linda Wayman
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I liked that part too Dottie. I hope he continues to pay dearly.

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I was cleaning the bathroom while watching the show so I missed some parts of it. I'm not sure whose head he went over. I recorded it so I can watch it again without interruption.

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