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Slap on the Wrist Sentences for Dogfighters!
For the Love of the Dog —
Authority: 466
For men who were arrested and charged in connection with the largest multistate dogfighting raid in US history were convicted in federal court and sentenced to prison time. Teddy Kiriakidis, 50, of Leasburg, Ronald Creach, 34, of Leslie, Michael Morgan, 38, of Hannibal, and Robert Hackman, 56, of Foley were all ...19 hours ago -
Four Missouri dogfighters sentenced to prison
ohmidog! —
Authority: 541
A federal judge in St. Louis sentenced four Missouri men who admitted taking part in a multi-state dogfighting ring to more than a year of prison each today. “These dogs were subjected to the kind of cruelty that is sometimes unspeakable for the purpose of entertainment,” U.S. District Judge Carol Jackson said ...2 days ago -
Michael Vick Some Kind of Hero
Socyberty —
Authority: 534
Travel deep in the back woods and you may find people betting on dog fights. Unfortunately, this practice has been going on long before the Vick fiasco without any investigations, convictions or two year sentences being handed out either. Vick will be the first one to tell you, he knew better. Millions of dollars in ...3 days ago -
A Tale of American Redemption in One Sentence: Michael Vick [Sigh]
Gawker —
Authority: 865
"The boos turned to cheers when Vick scored on a 5-yard run in the third quarter for his first touchdown of the season." [ AP via NYT ]3 days ago -
This dog is dead
For the Pit Bulls —
Authority: 495
While the largest dog fighting raid in history has received well-deserved national attention, including coverage in TIME magazine , the death of seven of 12 confiscated dogs went practically unnoticed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The dogs were rescued in November from the property of Ruben Hedgemon, all in varying ...4 days ago -
Are you ready for some football…or just a weird story that mixes football, Michael Vick, and Atlanta race relations?
Peach Pundit —
Authority: 558
This weekend the Philadelphia Eagles come to Atlanta to take on the Falcons . Among the former is Michael Vick . Ho-hum, I say, and good luck to all. Not Andrew Young, who calls Vick “a historical figure,” and not just for his felony convictions. It’s all in a very curious story from the sports ...6 days ago -
Michael Vick returns to Atlanta this week…not that anyone cares.
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog —
Authority: 575
What’s great about the majority of sports fans (and maybe the American public in general) is that we have short attention spans. For weeks, a topic can be talked about and debated on sports blogs ad nauseum, then a few months later it’s almost like the situation never happened. Take Michael Vick for example. ...1 week ago -
500 Dogs, 3 Magazines, and a Look at How Far Weve Come
KC DOG BLOG —
Authority: 513
Over the weekend, I received in the mail my copy of Time Magazine. In the magazine was an article -- entitled " Can attack dogs be rehabilitated " -- about the 500 dogs, mostly pit bulls, that were seized earlier this year in what has been called the largest dog fighting bust in history. As a part of the bust ...1 week ago -
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A Large Regular —
Authority: 472
Dog Fighting and Language Not sure why I started thinking about this but it occurred to me that many phrases that have their roots in dog fighting have worked their way into everyday legitimacy. For examples: The phrase "I dont have a dog in this fight". The saying "Its not the size of the dog in the fight - its ...1 week ago -
Michael Vick says he would like a dog
ohmidog! —
Authority: 541
Michael Vick told a gathering of children in New Jersey that he would like to have a dog. “I wish I could have a dog right now more than anything in the world,” the convicted dogfighter and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback told children at the Boys and Girls Club of Newark. A federal court judge banned ...1 week ago -
Oreo’s Law
Animal Blawg —
Authority: 428
Christopher Cuomo In June 2009, I was deeply saddened to learn that a fellow New Yorker threw his pit bull (Oreo) off the roof of a building. Despite the horrendous act I was happy to hear that the owner was being prosecuted and Oreo was recovering. In November 2009, after Oreo had made a full physical ...1 week ago -
Eagles TAWK
Animal Blawg —
Authority: 428
Jessica Kordas In 2007 Michael Vick, then quarterback for the NFL Atlanta Falcons, was convicted and sentences to 23 months in prison for dog fighting related offenses. When Vick was arrested and charged, the NFL suspended him from the league indefinitely. After Vick’s release earlier this year, the NFL ...1 week ago -
Vick’s return will illustrate division in Atlanta
Jeff Schultz —
Authority: 546
Except for this 34-yard run against Chicago, Michael Vick has been a non-factor for Eagles. As you might have read, Michael Vick expects, “to get a great reaction from the crowd . It’s going to be a standing ovation ,” when he returns to Atlanta next Sunday with the Philadelphia Eagles. Well, I will ...1 week ago -
TIME: Can attack dogs be rehabilitated?
For the Pit Bulls —
Authority: 495
The first time I met a dog from a fight bust was in the quarantine kennel at the shelter where I volunteered. I had been given the privilige of bestowing treats and love to the dogs languishing in the "bite kennel". Some were there because of court orders, others had bitten people or animals. Most were friendly or ...1 week ago -
“That face and their eyes tell the story”
ohmidog! —
Authority: 541
Here’s a look inside the cavernous warehouse in St. Louis that has served as the emergency shelter for the hundreds of dogs seized in this summer’s massive five-state dog-fighting raid — the largest in U.S. history. The Humane Society of Missouri , at one point, was sheltering more than 400 dogs, and 100 newly ...3 weeks ago -
Protest At Dog Beach Aimed At NFL’s Animal Cruelty Policy
OB Rag Blog —
Authority: 134
Philadelphia Eagles third string quarterback Michael Vick has drawn protests from animal rights groups around the country this fall, and San Diego was no exception. Members of the San Rafael-based In Defense of Animals staged a small demonstration at Dog Beach on Sunday and police radio reports from Qualcomm Stadium ...3 weeks ago -
Dogs seized in record raid head for new homes
ohmidog! —
Authority: 541
Dozens of rescued dogs — among the 400 pit bulls that were rescued in July in the largest dog fighting bust in U.S. history — left St. Louis yesterday morning for new homes across the country, Fox2 News in St. Louis reported. The dogs were brought to the Humane Society in July after being seized in a ...3 weeks ago -
Fighting Dogs Get New Life
Dogster for the Love of Dog Blog —
Authority: 523
Pit bull puppies being housed at the emergency shelter. Linda Campbell plays with dogs at an emergency shelter. In July the largest dog fighting raid in US history took place, hundreds of dogs were rescued. Sadly 160 of the rescued dogs had to be put down due to illness, behavior, or injuries. The good ...4 weeks ago -
Lyoto machida career highlights part 2
MMA Fight Vids! —
Authority: 135
Part 2 of my tribute to the best pound-for-pound MMA fighter in the world. Couldn’t resist using some duplicate footage from my last vid and just had to show some of the killer shots again. Enjoy….4 weeks ago -
Mess Around with Dog Fighting, Answer to Brett Rogers
CagePotato.com —
Authority: 603
(Props: CP reader John) As Brett Rogers approaches what could very well be the zenith of his celebrity in the run-up to his fight against Fedor Emelianenko on CBS this weekend , he has decided to do something good with his pre-fight fame by taking a bold stand against dog fighting. The stilted delivery of ...5 weeks ago
