Thread: Happy ending for most of Vick’s dogs

Hyped up news, dogs get killed and eaten in china everyday.

Did he give them the happy ending or did he hire an Asian hooker to do it?

Forty-seven of the 51 dogs survived. While not all have fully rehabbed, a good number of them live with families. Their new owners view the dogs’ scarred bodies as loveable and marvel at the ability to put years of aggressive training and systematic torture behind them. Four even work in therapy roles – including one in California which is so gentle and peaceful he’s used as a “listener” for self-conscious children trying to work on their reading skills.

Vick's quarterbacking ability > this story

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Vick's quarterbacking ability > this story

Good then find a story about his ability and post it. This one is about the dogs.

Originally Posted by vortrit

Good then find a story about his ability and post it. This one is about the dogs.

Feisty.

Then it shouldn't be in the sports section.

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Feisty.

Then it shouldn't be in the sports section.

Who cares where it's at? It's not that big of a deal. However, if it is that big of a deal to you contact a moderator about moving it.

Besides the dogs were used for a sport.

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Vick's quarterbacking ability > this story

True-Vick is a great athlete. I'm glad to hear that his dogs have done well. I don't think that the two things have a lot in common. Lot of people who could care less about football are gratified about the efforts to rescue and save these animals. I'm rooting for Michael Vick, and I hope he continues to overcome his mistakes, but I am also very glad to hear that the abused and tortured dogs involved in his dogfighting ring are thriving and are healthy.

So-I'd say:

Vick's quarterbacking ability-Great
Saving his dogs-Also great

Nice story

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

Hyped up news, dogs get killed and eaten in china everyday.

Yeah well 5 year old girls get raped everyday in Africa. That doesn't make it less news worthy and deplorable if it happened in the US. I wish people would stop using other backward ass nations as a measuring stick for what is important here. Human beings are creatures of relative perceptions.

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Vick's quarterbacking ability > this story

Vick's Quarterback ability is mediocre. This story is greater then anything he will ever accomplish on the field.

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Vick's Quarterback ability is mediocre. This story is greater then anything he will ever accomplish on the field.

Haha!

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Vick's Quarterback ability is mediocre. This story is greater then anything he will ever accomplish on the field.

He's looked good in back-to-back weeks. You really see Kolb taking over starting duties again at some point this year?

"This story shouldn't be in the sports section...its not about sports!"

"Vick didn't kill humans like Ray Lewis and Donte Stallworth...so we should all get off his back!"

"Dogs are killed and eaten in 3rd world countries all the time...whats the big deal if a millionaire wants to drown and electrocute them in his backyard for sport?"

Regards,
Assholes

Originally Posted by vortrit

However, if it is that big of a deal to you contact a moderator about moving it.

The moderators would just laugh at soxmuscle. Well I would anyway...that homo.

Originally Posted by JDub

"This story shouldn't be in the sports section...its not about sports!"

"Vick didn't kill humans like Ray Lewis and Donte Stallworth...so we should all get off his back!"

"Dogs are killed and eaten in 3rd world countries all the time...whats the big deal if a millionaire wants to drown and electrocute them in his backyard for sport?"

Regards,
Assholes

Yet two moderators already posted here and seem to care.

We don't live in a third world country. Look at a map.

Another story about one of his dogs that I read a few months ago:

One of Michael Vick's Dogs Finds a Safe, Loving Home. In Dallas. - Dallas Sports - Sportatorium

Poor pooch.

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Another story about one of his dogs that I read a few months ago:

One of Michael Vick's Dogs Finds a Safe, Loving Home. In Dallas. - Dallas Sports - Sportatorium

Poor pooch.

That is crazy. I bet there are always going to be a large percentage of people who will never approve of Vick in the NFL.

Originally Posted by vortrit

Yet two moderators already posted here and seem to care.

We don't live in a third world country. Look at a map.

WTF? Baboon mod said he'd "just laugh" at the post-shift request and I'm not suggesting the USA is a 3rd world country. Furthermore, some of the people in our nation don't have maps, and, um... Ah....nvm.

Originally Posted by JDub

WTF? Baboon mod said he'd "just laugh" at the post-shift request and I'm not suggesting the USA is a 3rd world country. Furthermore, some of the people in our nation don't have maps, and, um... Ah....nvm.

I'm was just pointing at that there is a big difference between third world countries and USA (Britain, etc.). There are plenty of things that would be acceptable there that are not here. And keep in mind that we have many laws, etc., that are probably not relevant to a third world country. If I were living there and had no food would I eat a dog... probably, but I don't and it's easy enough to get somthing to eat here without having to kill a dog.

Furthermore, the story is about dogs that were used for a sport by an athlete. It could have easily fit in either forum, in my opinion, and there has not been too much going on in this one, so at least it's been the most active thread I've seen here in awhile. Either way I don't see how it matters where it is.

Originally Posted by JDub

WTF? Baboon mod said he'd "just laugh" at the post-shift request

Sorry if I wasn't clear...I would mockingly laugh at soxmuscle.

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Sorry if I wasn't clear...I would mockingly laugh at soxmuscle.

duly noted

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

He's looked good in back-to-back weeks. You really see Kolb taking over starting duties again at some point this year?

Yes he was actually hitting his passes, which is a big change from his past.

Saying he is better the Kolb doesn't mean he is a great QB though.

Kolb will get a chance if Vick fucks up.

Those dogs are the only reason many people even know who Vick is and many people despise his team now just because he is on it. When a sports star rapes someone etc it's news and it's relative to sports.

ps The hero worship seems a bit gay... not that there's anything wrong with that.

Being from philly and vick qb-ing the team that i root for, i hope he does very well. as far as the dog fighting shit goes, i hope someday that will come back to haunt him in some horrific way.

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

The moderators would just laugh at soxmuscle. Well I would anyway...that homo.

Hahahahaha.

If that would be your response, you shouldn't be a moderator. This is the sports forum, where sports issues are discussed. This issue isn't about sports, it's an update on the whereabouts of the dogs involved in a disgusting, heinous crime. It doesn't belong here.

When the Anything Goes forum was added, stuff that wasn't appropriate for Open Chat was appropriately moved. The same should be done here. That was my only point.

But it's good to know you're still the same old cock bag after all these years. Thanks for chiming in.

Originally Posted by vortrit

Who cares where it's at? It's not that big of a deal. However, if it is that big of a deal to you contact a moderator about moving it.

Besides the dogs were used for a sport.

If that's the angle we were taking, this would be the appropriate place for it.

Perhaps I'm nitpicking, but the same reason I spend time organizing my Itunes, is the same reason I don't think this belongs here.

I can't wait to open the USA Today sports section today and read about Joaquin Phoenix's Letterman appearance!

Originally Posted by REDDOG309

Being from philly and vick qb-ing the team that i root for, i hope he does very well. as far as the dog fighting shit goes, i hope someday that will come back to haunt him in some horrific way.

at least he's trying to redeem himself. if he's sincere he will but it won't be easy to win the favor of people disgusted with his actions. i commend him for trying. if it's all for show that will reveal itself too. i hope it's not.

By Virginia Bridges and Leah Friedman - Staff writers

DURHAM --

Michael Vick’s mom tried to warn him off of the dog fighting.
But he would just deny he was involved, the NFL quarterback told a crowd of students, teachers and community members packed into New Horizon’s Academy of Excellence this morning.
“If I had just listened,” Vick said. “I never would have taken those three or four steps back.”


Vick made a nearly hour-and-a-half appearance at the Hunt Street school that provides second chances to students who have dropped out or faced long-term suspensions from other facilities.

Vick, a former quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons who now plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, stood before the room and testified about weekly trips to Virginia to fight dogs, his fall from glory, and his comeback plan that he plotted while sitting in federal prison.

Vick stressed taking advantage of second changes, taking responsibility for one's actions and not becoming a product of a bad environment.
“You have to be bigger than that,” he said.
Vick also took questions from the crowd, signed autographs, and took pictures with the students.

In August 2007, Vick pleaded guilty to felony charges of conspiracy associated with running “Bad Newz Kennels,” a dog fighting and gambling operation, on his property in Surry County, Va. from 2001 to 2007.


Towards the end of Vick’s federal prison sentence, he sat down with Humane Society of the United States President and CEO Wayne Pacelle and asked if he could work with the organization and speak to at-risk youth across the country about his experience.
Vick pledged to do two community-based events every month to reach at-risk youth. The events will take him around the country during and after the football season for the next few years, according to the Humane Society's Web site.
“I think I don’t have to apologize anymore,” Vick said. “My thing is my actions speak louder than my words.”

Now, Vick has has gotten his team involved. In October 2009, the Philadelphia Eagles launched "Treating Animals With Kindness," which provides grants to animal welfare organizations to protect animals, according to the Humane Society's Web page. The society was selected as one of the grant recipients and received $50,000 grant for an "End Dogfighting" campaign.

New Horizons Academy of Excellence is an independent school that provides ongoing education and job training to middle and high school age students who have dropped out or have been expelled or suspended for a long term.



Read more: Michael Vick speaks at Durham school - Local/State - NewsObserver.com

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Another story about one of his dogs that I read a few months ago:

One of Michael Vick's Dogs Finds a Safe, Loving Home. In Dallas. - Dallas Sports - Sportatorium

Poor pooch.

Ahh... now I understand.

You think because I'm not a pet-lover that I'm insensitive to these rescued dogs, even though I've never even stated my opinion on this issue.

IAB's logic: when you disagree with someones opinion, they're a "homo."

You're a fucking idiot, on the level of Michael Vick; not because of your opinion on this issue, but your faulty logic.