what the heck is this 'rape stand' ?

Posted by: schiff | April 26, 2007 06:40 PM

It's used to hold the females in place while the male dogs impregnate them. Basically used for force-impregnating animals (take note dairy consumers...www.DumpDairy.com).

Posted by: Ryan | April 26, 2007 08:21 PM

You failed to mention that while Vick does indeed own the property where the dogs were found his cousin lives there and the police have stated that Vick is rarely there.

Suspend a guy and kick him down because he tried to help out a foolish family member...yep, good idea.

Posted by: FalconFan | April 26, 2007 10:17 PM

People who attempt making money through primtive sports as pitbull fighting, cock fighting ,bull fighting seriously need to know there is nothing manly about it. Its high time the law officials open their eyes, ban these cruel games forever and put these jerks behind bars.

Caroline

Posted by: Caroline | April 27, 2007 02:36 AM

well he doesnt even live there his nephew does. But make sure you leave that part out

Posted by: Tonyc | April 27, 2007 04:20 AM

Follow the money--who paid for the facilities at the location? lots of cages in the pictures.

Who paid for the dogs?

It is time to find out the truth on Mike Vick. It has been covered up so far and backed by Art Blank, Falcons owner.

Posted by: Jerry | April 27, 2007 08:40 AM

I am tired of people making excuses for Mike and making it look like he is always set up,race card anyone? People make mistakes but this is is like the 3rd time this week he has been in the news.How long does it take to build a collection of 70 dogs plus all the runs,kennels,concrete pads,etc.I can't wait for football season,when the birds drop enough games,we can try another QB.....Go DJ Shockley!!!

Posted by: Tamy | April 27, 2007 09:10 AM

Nice idea with the letter to the Falcon's ownership, but there is little Arthur Blank can do about suspending Vick long term. A letter should be directed to the NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell. He is the man who has the power to dump Vick from the league.

This case is absolutely disgusting. Even if his role is determined to be limited, ANY involvement in such severe animal cruelty cannot go unpunished.

Posted by: Concerned Dog Owner | April 27, 2007 10:03 AM

Oh, come on. Open up your eyes everyone. You mean to tell me that Vick never visited the property??? Even if the dogs were his cousin's, Vick is not blind.

Posted by: Natalie Andreine | April 27, 2007 10:27 AM

Regardless of who occupies the property, the owner is ultimately responsible for what happens on his property. This is disgusting and horrifying and he should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Posted by: VegRealtor | April 27, 2007 11:24 AM

PFFFFFFFFFFFFT this is hilarious. PETA upset at a football player. Like the NFL gives a shit what anybody from PETA thinks, I'm pretty sure that 95% of you aren't in their target demographic of beer swilling meat eaters. But whatever, get pissed at the NFL for allowing Mike Vick to play, don't worry about the leather balls that they use, or the leather on every player's shoes, that they only use for one game (16 games in a year, 3-4 more with playoffs), or the hot dogs, burgers, and brats that they sell at the games. Games that have upwards of 30,000 people attending each Sunday for 5 months. Yeah, get pissed off that one QB had 60 malnourished PIT BULLS on his property. It's a shame that those dogs didn't kill each other between meals.

Posted by: Jame | April 27, 2007 11:30 AM

GUYS! Stop buzzing on Jack! He's just copying what he saw on the news reports! Blame "Wavy TV 10", not Jack! Sheesh, he doesn't have time to research every little thing that he posts.

Posted by: Quwen | April 27, 2007 11:48 AM

This is ridiculous. Calling for a player to be suspended/kicked off the team for this? Way to take it to the extreme like you people always seem to do. God forbid you suggest something a bit more moderate, such as a class on caring for animals, or something of that nature. Please for the sake of myself and many others go back to your 'protests' of fur.

Posted by: Matthew | April 27, 2007 12:03 PM

Yeah...someone who owns that kind of property has no clue what is going on...come on get real. It’s not like it’s a cheap rental property it is an expensive house with a large amount of property...he knew what was going on, and don't excuse him just because he’s a football player, he should be held accountable for all of his actions.

Posted by: Sarah | April 27, 2007 12:32 PM

I am a former Humane Officer. It is widely known that fighting dogs, and the related equipment, are contained in remote areas. The organizers and their dogs are -never- found to reside at the same place! And, in these kinds of cases, relatives habitually cover for other relatives. Then the routine is for all involved to play ignorant to the others' involvement. There is NO doubt in my mind that Michael Vick was fully aware of what was contained in his home. And dog fighting participants are very clever in holding the dogs on or around properties where they are not daily residents. The injured, malnourished dogs used for fighting are commonly held in vacant buildings, vacant properties, relative's houses, rural properties, rental properties, etc. Michael Vick's property was found to have over 60 dogs, including kennels, and the crude equipment used in organized dog fighting and breeding. This was clearly a site involved in organized dog-fighting! I find Michael Vick's involvement to be abhorrent, and he should be, at the very least, suspended. And the organization should make a public statement. After all, they also employ Jonathon Babineaux, who was charged with killing a 1 1/2 year old dog. So what exactly is the Atlanta Falcons organization willing to allow, and at what moral cost? Thank you for your time and consideration.

Posted by: REBECCA HICKS | April 27, 2007 01:48 PM

Who wrote the initial "Michael Vick Disgrace"? Perhaps reporting the facts would be fair...and just. Michael Vick should not be suspended. If he did have anything to do with dog fighting or the horrible treatment of these poor animals, THEN he should be dismissed from the team. Until then, be patient and don't condemn because it only makes anything you write or post as anything but credible. What happened to innocent until proven guilty?

Posted by: Lynne Sciole | April 27, 2007 02:07 PM

Michael Vick has always been my favorite NFL player since he was drafted from Va Tech (where I also followed his career). I stood behind him fervently when the 'water bottle incident' happened. I was immediately inclined not to blame Vick for this since his relative lives at the house. My non-vegetarian, and even bigger-football-fan-than-myself father put it like this to me, 'You don't own a house in your hometown where 80 dogs are being used for dogfighting and not know about it.' So there are so wise words from Dad for all of you.

Posted by: Lauren | April 27, 2007 02:12 PM

He had to know what was going on. If I visited my cousin two to three times a year and saw 60 Pit Bulls on the property and different dog fighting paraphernalia, I do believe that would know what was going on....or are you saying that he is just that clueless???? There is NO reason to have 60 Pit Bulls unless you are a rescue or breeder...and even that is a bit much for either. I haven't even mentioned the condition of the dogs.....or was he not wearing glasses those times and could tell that they didn't look the way they should?

I hope charges are brought against all and would love to see the property seized.....maybe even sell/donate it to a true Pit Bull rescue.

Posted by: Lisa | April 27, 2007 02:21 PM

Does it matter who lives there ? Animal Abuse is animal abuse! PERIOD ! I have a rental property that my nephew rents from me, trust me, I know all that goes on at that property. Are you seriously thinking he had no idea 70 some dogs were on his property ??? OPEN your eyes people !

Posted by: Danny | April 27, 2007 02:21 PM

I saw an article in the paper where the next door neighbor said she saw Vick on the property walking dogs. No way he knew nothing about this. If the Falcons do nothing the NFL will. Pacman Jones got a year suspension and this is lots worse. My guess is that Vick is done in pro football. No one with any sense would want him on the team.

Posted by: Alan | April 27, 2007 02:43 PM

I laso suggest sending a letter to the commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell. The address is:
National Football League
280 Park Ave
New York, NY 10017
212-450-2000(phne)

My letter is in the mail today!

Posted by: Joan | April 27, 2007 03:15 PM

Mike has many rentals. He doesnt know whats happening at all of them they are mannaged by his financial adviser. he's just trying to find a place for all his money. Remember if he DID know you couldnt prove it!!!
Let it go.

Posted by: brian | April 27, 2007 03:22 PM

Hell yeah Go Ron Mexico!!!

Posted by: Joe | April 27, 2007 03:31 PM

I agree that animal abuse and dogfighting are utterly reprehensible, and those who engage in it should be prosecuted. But, at this point, we can't really say that Michael Vick is responsible for what took place on a property that was inhabited by his cousin, and not by him. If he's in any way responsible, then he should be held accountable -- but at the moment, there's no evidence that he had anything to do with the crimes that allegedly took place on his property. Reserve your judgment, PETA.

Posted by: billymartinsrevenge | April 27, 2007 04:05 PM

People don't honestly believe that Mr. Michael "tough guy" Vick was ignorant as to what was going on at his property? Come on now - don't insult intelligence here.

He's a looser and should be jailed. And when he gets out of jail he should be forced to work at a shelter that rehabs disgarded and confiscated fighting dogs.

Posted by: Kathy Garrey | April 27, 2007 04:28 PM

Jame, PETA and other activists DO care about the animals that were tortured to provide the leather shoes and balls that are used in the NFL and other sports - that is just one campaign of theirs.

And they do a survey every year of sports venues to give a "report card" on which ones have the healthiest, vegetarian/vegan options.

And, just because it "only" involved 60 animals does not make the situation less important for animal rights activists. PETA stands up for animals, whether it is for 1 or 1 million that are being harmed.

PETA is not going after Mike Vick because of the fact that he is a football player. They are going after him because he is someone who condoned serious animal abuse. Of COURSE he knew what was going on at that property. His explanation that he does not live there is LAME!

Posted by: Michele | April 27, 2007 11:16 PM

Dogs are not for cruelty. they are here for our companionship and love. If you can't see or understand that maybe you have a problem. The situation on Vick's property was funded by thousands and thousands of dollars. What is your IQ that you have to be drawn a picture?? Or do you just enjoy cruelty?

Posted by: J.Norman | April 28, 2007 01:37 PM

don't be stupid, regardless if Vic owns the property or not, PEOPLE KNOW WHAT GOES ON ON THEIR OWN PROPERTY FOLKS!!!!! he had to have visited at some point and knew what was going on!!! he's just so rich he plain didn't care about innocent animals being abused!!!! and there is no excuse for that at all!!!!! and stop downing PETA you fools, if it were not for them, all animals would be in big trouble, as far as your ignorent comment GO BACK TO FUR PROTESTS, obviousely you don't know what all PETA does, and they do a lot fool!!!!

Posted by: nico | April 28, 2007 05:53 PM

well, if he had that many dogs and they were neglected and used for fighting he should be punished just as everyone else is and JAME>>> fuck off you ignorant pig!!

Posted by: sunshine | April 29, 2007 06:49 PM

Don't forget that Vick's teammate Jonathan Babineaux was arrested for killing his girlfriend's pit bull in February. The year and a half old dog died of blunt force trauma to his head.
They really should change the name of the team from The Falcons to The Felons.

Posted by: Phyllis | April 30, 2007 12:45 PM

Right on Phyllis, that is an excellent idea for the team name!

Posted by: Michele | April 30, 2007 08:04 PM

A class in caring for animals....? This is not a simple neglect or ignorance case. I think a 'Caring For Your Puppy' class would be a lost cause.

And how, exactly, does someone NOT notice 60+ pit bulls when they come to visit? Please....

Posted by: Danielle | May 1, 2007 09:59 PM

Mr. Vick get your stuff together. You have young males that look up to you and want to be like you. Please start showing them that you are the type of guy they can be proud to say I want to be like VICK!

Posted by: concern mother | May 2, 2007 03:05 PM

Jeez, seems like I'm the only one seeing the irony in the situation, considering that PETA has said that pit bulls should be euthanized, since they're violent by nature and cause a threat to all those around them. Now you're trying to protect them. Have fun with that. And I'm glad that PETA gives venues "report cards" but what the hell does that mean? I said that the NFL probably doesn't care that PETA is upset about Vick having dog and cock fights on his property. They care that he blatantly broke the law but I'm sure they're not going to lose sleep about the thought that less vegetarians and vegans are going to go to games or follow their teams, because you don't bring them money. And I'm confident in everything that I've written considering I live in Norfolk, just a couple of blocks away from the PETA house in Ghent and just a few minutes from their building and my roommate volunteers for PETA and agrees with me. So have fun with your little protests to save the lives of pit bulls, the shittiest breed of dog on the planet. Oh and also since I'm not a complete dumbass, that helps. I am an ignorant pig though, I guess that means that I can look forward to some kind of support from PETA in the future.

Posted by: Jame | May 2, 2007 03:29 PM

gET OVER YOURSELVES! YOUR NOT DOING THIS JUST FOR THE ANIMALS! YOUR DOING THIS BECAUSE HE'S AN GREAT AFRICAN AMERICAN FOOTBALL PLAYER WHO HAS SOMETHING. AND YOU PEOPLE HATE SEEING AFRICAN AMERICANS WITH ANYTHING! IF HE WAS THE PRESIDENTS SON YOU WOULD HAVE OVER LOOKED IT. YOU WOULDN'T TRY TO TAKE THE PRESIDENTS JOB FOR IT WOULD YOU? GE OVER IT! GO VICK!!!!!!!

Posted by: BROWM UMFG | May 2, 2007 11:41 PM

Um, yeah, BROWN UMFG, that's a very well-reasoned argument you've got there.

P.S. The president doesn't have a son.
P.P.S. The Caps Lock key is the one on the left side of most keyboards. You can use it to turn off capital letters so it doesn't look like you're shouting when you leave comments.

Posted by: Jack | May 3, 2007 07:40 AM

I could care less about what color Michael Vick is. I could care less if he was a martian. We are talking about disgusting and cruel behavior from someone who has allot of kids looking to him! As an NFL Fan, an Animal Lover, and one who loves puppies, kitties, dogs and cats I am personally disgusted that the Atlanta Falcons Organization would continue to employ a person who is or has been involved in Dog Fighting and Animal Cruelty! I am repulsed and sickened to my stomach that they would continue to employ Michael Vick a person who has been caught with dog fighting tools and starving animals on HIS property. The "I didn't know " excuse is not sufficient at this point! The ATLANTA FALCONS organization are just as guilty as he is for allowing this type of repulsive behavior to continue within their organization! Animal lovers across the country are sick to their stomachs and we fully expect the Atlanta Falcons organization to take action immediately regarding Mr. Vick! Dog fighting is absolutely cruel and inhumane. It kills and maims innocent dogs (some who are not even a year old!) for life and has no place in a humane and civilized society! Pitbulls were originally bred for affection not fighting!

I am urging the Atlanta Falcons Organization to please reconsider their ongoing relationship and any future employment with the Animal killing coward Michael Vick!

Posted by: Jimmy | May 3, 2007 02:27 PM

Peta is a joke. It's called a "breeding stand" you idiots. Don't hear you complaining about the pig skin that's used to produce the balls used in sports. Or the leather. I also hear that the dogs are all well cared for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Mike Tyson | May 5, 2007 12:39 PM

"Mike Tyson" - are you for real?

THIS particular blog is about the issue of a very cruel man who is encouraging a very cruel practice.

If you actually took the time to look into what PETA is all about, you would know that PETA *IS* fighting to have leather balls eliminated from professional sports. Too bad it is unlikely that no one will ever skin you alive so that you would know how the animals feel that end up being used for footballs, shoes and other accessories.

So Mike Tyson (by the way, if that really is your legal name, I would change it if I were you - he is not exactly a nice person to be compared to, unless you are also a vicious wife beater), I guess it's okay to torture animals as long as they were well cared for before the fighting started??????? WTF???

Posted by: Michele | May 5, 2007 11:10 PM

Michael Vick should be banned for being such a crappy QB!!

Posted by: Marcus | May 7, 2007 10:03 AM

first of all for all you hater's,michael may own the property but he can't watch his cousin every move,the man has a life as well.and yes i agree with him,family will bring you down.and no he should'nt be prosecuted to the fullest extent,why should he be held accountable for someone else action.oh yeah! for the one who called him a looser,don't hate,just because you don't have game.all of you who think so badly of vick,what's in your closet huh?yeah think about the little things you done and still doing them.HELLO.and no the president don't have a son,he got 2 100% proof daughters,vick baby just keep your head up and continue to help your team mates go to the super bowl.bobby petrino is the one who will make you guys go all the way.much love07.ATL-FALCONS ALWAYS.

Posted by: W.TURNER | May 8, 2007 10:30 AM

Vick should be jailed now not later!!!!! He is a true low life!!!!!! Don't let him get by with this!!!! His family is just a front - he knows whats going on - See Sports Illustrated

Posted by: memories | May 10, 2007 04:22 PM

I am very disturbed that ANYONE would believe that any dog, of any breed should be abused. I can't believe that some of you can justify Vick's actions simply because he plays pro ball. As the proud mom of two rescued pit bulls, I am appalled by both the actions and lack of compassion that Michael Vick has shown since this discovery. Vick should be suspended, and then sent to jail. I am so sick of people abusing this breed!! It's because of him, and those like him, that sweet loving pits like mine, don't have a chance in hell of finding a good home. Every animal deserves respect. Fighting dogs must make Michael Vick feel like a real man. Maybe Vick should spend some time in "the pit"!!

Posted by: Ali | May 11, 2007 07:12 PM

I don't understand attacking a person's job for transgressions in his personal life. Atlanta has a perfectly capable system designed to catch this stuff, investigate it and prosecute it. It makes no sense to carry that prosecution over into his professional life. Moreover, to do so before he is found guilty, such as suspending him from his job, opens the door to start punishing all kinds of people before we know if they actually did anything wrong.

Posted by: Mr Big | May 15, 2007 09:32 PM

So Mr. Big, using your logic, a police officer should not be criticized for being a male stripper when off duty, or a daycare provider should be allowed to get loaded after all the kiddies have gone home. The point is, one's behaviour outside of the workplace can certainly have an impact on one's work life. Mike Vick is supposedly a "professional" in his field (pardon the pun) and could be a role model to many children and adults - is that the kind of person that others should be looking up to? NOOOOOO!

Posted by: Michele | May 16, 2007 11:06 PM

vick needs to go to prison and see first hand what a rape stand feels like. Burn in hell VICK for scarring the lives of animals, the NFL, and America!

Posted by: Brian | May 16, 2007 11:22 PM

Being that Michael Vick (AKA Ron Mexico) knowingly passed genital herpes onto a woman who will have to deal with the disease for the rest of her life, it is not surprising that Vick would have the ability to justify having dogs fight to their death for his own sick entertainment. The evidence is mounting against him, with neighbors & local store owners claiming he was often in the area and anonymous NFL players stating that Vick is intimately involved with dog fighting operations. This is just the tip of the proverbial ice berg and more damaging information will be revealed in the coming months. Though he is only an Average NFL QB (75.7 career QB rating), he is proving to be a much worse human being. It is a bit strange that his demonized younger brother’s career was partially ruined for stomping on a players leg (there were other incidents as well) while Michael Vick is celebrated in undeserved Jordanian proportions while knowingly spreading herpes and murdering countless dogs.

Posted by: Makin it rain | May 19, 2007 01:00 PM

What did Vick do to help the animals found on his property?

Posted by: Joe | May 21, 2007 03:44 PM

How fucking stupid is Michael Vick? Duh.... I had no idea! Yea right. And that scumbag Clinton Portis saying dogfighting was no big thing and that Vick didn't do anything wrong. Well, football players have never been known for their brains and Vick and Portis prove the point. Not only are they both complete morons, if they think having dogs rip each other to shreds is fun, they should be thrown in a pit with a few hungry pit bulls. Well see how fast and evasive they can be then.

Posted by: John D. | May 22, 2007 12:58 PM

Michael Vick has 4 major endorsements that provide him with millions of additional dollars a year:

Nike
Coca-Cola
Kraft
Rawlings

If you want to hit him where it hurts, make your opinion known to the CEO of each of these companies.

There are probably others - these were readily available.

Posted by: Teresa | May 22, 2007 03:42 PM

Clinton Portis is an idiot and low life to boot.
He commented to Wavy TV 10 that Vick's house and dogs are his and he can do whatever he wants to do with them.
I have been a Vick supporter and Redskin supporter, however, BOTH Portis and Vick should go perhaps we can tape razor blades to their feet and hands and let them enjoy one another.

Posted by: Pat | May 22, 2007 05:22 PM

I think its funny that all these people are defending him. Yeah he wasnt there and his family member was there. But He had to know about it. Its not like his eyes were covered on the situation. He had to know what was going on. I'm sure he knew about it but i'm sure he is going to try to act like his is the innocent one involved. If there is a dog fight location on your property, you are at fault just as the people that live with you. Maybe he will be smart next time and make sure his dumb a** doesnt get involved with stupid things like this. Honestly it actually is really sad! Dogs dont deserve that! They are great dogs. Pits get bad raps cause of fools like those guys!

Posted by: Crystal | May 22, 2007 06:47 PM

What scares me is that there are more NFL players out there that don't think there is anything wrong with this. Clinton Portis and Chris Samuels have both come out and said this is no big deal. Please contact the Washington Redskins immediately and let them know this can't be tolerated either. Thank you.

Posted by: Patrick | May 23, 2007 09:21 AM

You know what would be awesome? As retribution, Michael Vick should be pumped full of drugs, made to endure agonizing physical conditioning, and forced to participate in an brutal, barbaric bloodsport against superhuman, steroid-enhanced killers while fat, intoxicated retards scream and throw things at him... wait, that's his chosen profession. No wonder he doesn't care about anybody or anything else. Then again, not all NFL players are total douche bags.

Posted by: B | May 23, 2007 05:03 PM

Vick you're a coward,even tho he "didnt Know" I have yet to see where he offered any help to these poor animals,only the sickest of people would approve of this,and let it slide. I want to see him in "the pit" with only one way out!!!

Posted by: crazybusone | May 27, 2007 08:22 PM

Football fans are lunkheads.

Posted by: Lawrence Ramos | May 27, 2007 11:13 PM

Hey, what are all you Vick supportors saying now since they have released new information from a known dog fighter that Vick is not only involved with dog fighting, he is one of the heavy weights in it. Do you still think that this is ok for him to do? Vick should be suspended by the NFL, dropped by his sponsors and kicked off the Atlanta team by the owner. He has no more business being involved in this any more than if he ran a whore house. He's a loser and an idiot and the only difference between him and the rest of the dog fighting idiots is his money. Go rot in hell Vick.

Posted by: gary gielish | May 28, 2007 04:11 PM

I am more pushing for Vick to go to jail not just get suspended from football. After watching some video of dog fighting I have come to the conclusion that it takes a sick person to be involved with this. And it was Vick's property, his responsibility, his tenant. No excuses.

Posted by: renton | May 29, 2007 11:54 AM

Ok. Now I just read some of the above comments, I am ticked off even more. THIS IS NOT A RACIAL THING FOR EVERYONE THAT MAY THINK IT IS. WHITE, BLACK, PURPLE, OR GOLD, MICHAEL VICK IS HAVING PIT BULL FIGHTING AT HIS HOUSE AND ANIMALS ARE GETTING HURT!! I also could give a rat's ass if he was a professional athlete or not, he is commiting a felony. Not for a second can you make an argument that he doesn't know what's going on at his property if he isn't there. Quite certain his cousin or whomever watches over the residence informed him what was happening. Just like any other AMERICAN he should be charged, he also should be kicked out of the NFL. People should think before they act, he knew what the consequences were before he had arranged for pit bull fighting at his residence. He IS an educated African AMerican right? Guess he couldn't outgrow his thugish ways.

Posted by: Victoria | May 31, 2007 12:48 PM

I have heard from people who have attended these dog fights and they have told me that the actual is only part of what is going on at these events. Other forms of gambling, prostitution, drug use and dealing are all part of the "party". It is pretty well known that Vick is part of it and that it is all so common place that people in those circles believe they can never really catch him at it and if they did he would get off because of the amount of money involved. Thosands of dollars, maybe millions with all the other stuff put in. This is a lot bigger than a rich football player with low brow taste in "blood sport".

Posted by: Barbara Teague | May 31, 2007 01:26 PM

this is dreadful, unbelievable persons like Michael Vick must be punished severesly!

Posted by: Joanna Siokou | June 11, 2007 06:48 PM

What has happened thus far re. this case? So many dogs -a very large operation going on here. He, and anyone else including his "cousin", should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. It sickens me to think of all the money he's being paid, the all-star status he has, and then - this. Truly disgusting. More public awareness - more people need to speak their mind and hit them where it hurts - in the pocket!

Posted by: mare | June 13, 2007 10:32 PM

Lets put Vick in the ring with his pit Bulls and the owners of the Falcons as well.

Posted by: Anonymous | July 7, 2007 01:21 AM

This SCUMBAG should be jailed and the key thrown away.Hopefully the police will be trying to prove his GUILT not his INNOCENSE

Posted by: selwyn marock | July 17, 2007 05:28 AM

I used to visit Mike's house in Atlanta. I was a friend of the family's. I never ever knew this type of action and cruelty was going on. I walked into the basement one day and found 3 pit bulls inside a cage in the dark in his Georgia home. I was told to close the door. One of the dogs was named CORRUPT. I hope he goes to jail for this. He was close to his family and believe me he knew about this. He deserves the worst.

Posted by: lisa | July 17, 2007 11:59 PM

they kill and eat dogs in china

Posted by: sukme | July 18, 2007 12:38 AM

Mr Vick sould not get away with just 5 years in prison. Their needs to be a clear message sent out to dogfighters everywhere.THAT THIS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED HERE IN THIS COUNTRY, and should not be tolerated anywhere. There is something bad wrong medially with someone that spills the blood of Man's best Friend.

Posted by: rubus12 | July 18, 2007 12:57 AM

How can Michael Vick not know whats happening on his property when he is gambling thousands of dollars on these dog fights?

Posted by: Brenden | July 18, 2007 07:43 AM

I'm so disgusted by this story, I'm just in tears thinking about those dogs. And to make things worse they were using kittens and puppies to train them.! I think we need to use the "rape Stand" on Mr. Vic and then let dogs have there way with him. The man (he is not a man) has so much money and this is what he does for his amusement! KARMA (what comes around goes around) He will have his day!

Posted by: Amy Bergeson | July 18, 2007 09:10 AM

A murder is a murder. If you own the property you own the property, I do not care if you live there or not!

Posted by: Angela | July 18, 2007 09:47 AM

A murder is a murder. If you own the property you own the property, I do not care if you live there or not! I would like everyone to take note. If he gets a slap on the wrist I will loose what little faith I have left in our judicial system!

Posted by: Angela | July 18, 2007 09:48 AM

There are other aspects to this crime, as if the dog fighting isn't enough. Wherever you have this sort of thing there are other crimes that go with it.....gambling, prostitution, drugs, illegal weapons, etc.. These dogs and equipment were also transported across state lines. Michael Vick is up to his eyeballs in this mess and should be held accountable along with anyone else associated with it. If you have ever seen surveillence tapes of dog fighting, you would understand the horrific brutality displayed for "entertainment". The dogs are the ultimate victims.

Posted by: Mary Callaway | July 18, 2007 01:58 PM

Yeah FalconFan I'm sure he is innocent and knew nothing about it...get real...how could you really beleive that?

Posted by: kristin | July 18, 2007 02:50 PM

I hope someone strangles, beats , and shoots him.

Posted by: lisa stemmer | July 18, 2007 03:44 PM

Michael Vick should be shot like the animal he is

Posted by: Stefani | July 18, 2007 04:00 PM

MICHAEL VICK IS A DISCRACE! They should tie him up to a rape stand, throw water on him and then electrocute him. An eye for an eye.

Posted by: NP | July 18, 2007 06:02 PM

im very disappointed in this whole situation with vic, dogfighting,animal crulety,and the way those dogs were treated and god only knows what they went through before they died. if the nfl lets him off on the charge with no outcome they are just as gulity as he is.further more i have a pitbull and i would never think about getting off on watching him die or kill another pitbull. it makes me sick to think that nothing is going to be done to him. i belive that he knew what was going on and someone with that sick mind should be punished. If he gets off on this charged AMERICA is not what i thought it was. But all in reality god will make pay in some form or another,it may not be like we all want him too but he will have to answer for this in the end. i will pray for this man and all the other involved because they are very sick and twisted people.

Posted by: angela | July 18, 2007 10:45 PM

Where are all the morons and A holes from back in April saying everything was an exaggeration? This whole asinine "thug culture" needs to end. All the apologists will make excuses and blame whitey for the prosecution of these despicable and cowardly crimes but I am waiting for the Rev .'s Jackson & Sharpton to explain this one to us. I am assuming it is the fault of all us white folks, but I haven't yet heard why....

Posted by: Mikevick Izascumbag | July 18, 2007 11:55 PM

I AM SO SICK !!!!!! I HOPE THAT MIKE GETS BURNT ALIVE~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Posted by: Lauren Kulle | July 19, 2007 01:58 AM

What an ignorant ass!! Who cares whether he's black, white, blue, purple, the guy needs to be hung by his balls and electricuted!! Oh and by the way, maybe his cousin could sit and watch for his turn next!!!

Posted by: Jackie | July 19, 2007 01:59 PM

All I have to say is...

DO THE SAME EXACT THINGS THAT WERE DONE TO THOSE DOGS TO VICK ALONG WITH EVERYONE ELSE THAT WAS INVOLVED.

Posted by: Me | July 19, 2007 02:20 PM

I am so overwhelmed by this. Knowing how widespread dogfighting is makes me look at people differently, wondering if some people I cross paths with are animal abusers. I feel afraid for myself and humanity that anyone thinks dogfighting or animal cruelty is okay. I read some people think dogfighting is family entertainment. I can't imagine what kind of rehabilitation would be required for such a mentality. Or is there hope for someone engaged in that unconscionable thinking and lifestyle? This whole thing makes my heart ache and my stomach twist in knots.

Posted by: Jennifer | July 19, 2007 02:40 PM

You people kill me for thinking killing an animal for fur or food is the same thing as animal cruelty. We dont beat the animals before we kill them you f.. idiots.
Vick should be beaten and raped!!

Posted by: Jason | July 19, 2007 07:47 PM

I hope that people WILL realize that pit bulls are good dogs. DOGS DO WHAT THEY ARE TRAINED TO DO. I hope that Michael Vick is harshly punished for his crime. I hope that the government continues to investigate these illegal actions all over the US and prosecute these criminals harshly. Because it is wrong to blame the dogs and not the trainers. The TRAINERS/OWNERS ARE THE CRIMINALS...NOT THE DOGS.
And I know that someone is going to say, "but they are too aggressive by nature" but so is the rottweiller, german shephard, doberman and so on but if a dog is properly trained and socialized they do not have to be.

PS-I am an african american and I WILL NOT make excuses for someone just because they are african american. WRONG IS WRONG AND RIGHT IS RIGHT, PERIOD. Please stop making excuses for people who don't deserve it. Yes it is hard being a minority in the US but that is no excuse for criminal and destructive behavior.
Thank you and have a good day.

Posted by: Shara | July 20, 2007 09:36 AM

Vick should be shot then stuck in a hole with 5 pitbulls who haven't eaten for 5 days. What a loser. He should be banned from NFL and well shot.

Posted by: Cody | July 20, 2007 11:24 AM

This is so sick they should drill holes in vick and dump battery acid in the holes. All these pro football players think because they have so much money they can buy there way out of these terrible acts. dog spelled backwards spells GOD!!! These are things that someone like Hitler would have approved of. Rot in Hell Vick you sicko!!!!

Posted by: Terry | July 20, 2007 10:52 PM

We can only hope that the NFL does the right thing and not only slaps him with a suspension but fires him. He is a bad example of how a well known athlete should conduct himself. I LOVEEEEEEEEE football but I love animals much more. I will sell my season tickets, will not buy anything that has to do with the NFL or NIKE if this guy does not pay for what he has done to these poor, helpless animals. Its digusting to know that because he is a well known athlete and a good QB that he may very well get away with this with only a slap on his wrist. Even if he had to pay a large fine--do you think that will even phase him? Absolutely not. That won't be good enough. Many people out there feel the same way I do. Most of my friends are all with me and we will do whatever it takes to make the NFL realize that we are serious.
They definitely need to do something big here to set an example of what will not be tolerated. They need to show their loyal fans that love dogs that this will not be allowed and they need to show the children that look up to this uncaring, inhumane punk that he is not worthy of keeping this high ranking job because of what he did.

Posted by: LOVN DOGS | July 20, 2007 11:24 PM

Well fisrt let me say that i dont like what he did at all but for all u people to come out and say all these bad things about him is sad and the reason why i say that is because u dont come out and say anything about all these white people on TV that Kill animals everyday and get paid for it. They sit in trees and shoot all kinds of animals and dont eat the meat just cut off there heads and put them on the wall in there house and u sit and wacth it on tv. So yes i deel feel this is racist and to try to take a mans way to make a living is so wrong. But this is the way of the Damn world to bring down as many black people that have made it.

Posted by: Anonymous | July 21, 2007 08:32 AM

this guy should be checked for styroids use. Hes not in his right minded . He should be locked-up with the other murders. Words can not express my anger for this GOOF !
From Jane in
Ontario Canada where Pit bulls are banned because if GOOFS like Mike Vick

Posted by: Jane Bennion | July 21, 2007 05:14 PM

I heard about this blood fest on talk radio 97.1. The announcer states Mr. Vick will likely get a slap on the hand and two years suspension at best. This is just too sickening to find words for. What is wrong with this man? Is he dead inside, possessed? I just can't fathom anything so sick, cruel, senseless. Words can't describe the vomit this situation upheaves. Shame on you Michael Vick. Shame on the slime that participated. Shame on the NFL if they ever, ever allow you to rejoin their ranks. I will pray for all of your souls. May God help any of you defending this situation and privy to participation in it. You will need mercy come judgement day.

Posted by: beth | July 21, 2007 09:50 PM

Michael Vick is a disgrace to the human race. As an owner of a pit bull I hope he rots in jail. Put of his punishment should be to donate money to homeless shelter for animals. I don't know how a human being could be so cruel to a helpless anima. What a sicko the whole family and all who were invovled in those fights.

Posted by: mandy | July 25, 2007 09:21 PM

As a pitbull owner myself... These dogs have been misunderstood for years because of these clowns that think that its cool to fight them. As far as Vick is concerned, I hope they make an example out of him. Words cannot describe the feeling i have in my stomach from the day I heard this disquisting story. I dont care who you are or where you came from or if its your property and you dont even "live there". they are all lame excuses. A real man loves his dog! cowards dont...

Posted by: CE | July 26, 2007 09:24 AM

Michael Vick allegedly fought Pit Bull dogs to the death. OK, that’s bad, it’s against the law, and he should pay the consequences (including not playing football). I’ll give you that, but should M. Vick be demonized by the media? I say NO!

Dog fighting is cruel, senseless, and ugly. But it pales in comparison to other crimes like killing a human being (i.e Ray Lewis), raping a woman (i.e. Kobe Bryant), shooting a human being at a night club (i.e. Pac-man Jones), or killing 30+ college kids (i.e. that loser student at VA Tech). I can’t understand why people appear to be demonizing M. Vick more than these other situations. Have people lost their freaking minds. I’m starting to think that, if given the choice, people would save their own puppy friend before a precious human life.

M. Vick did not create dog fighting nor did he fight anything along the lines of your little puppy friend that gives you your daily dose of unconditional companionship. M. Vick fought Pit Bulls, a dog intentionally breed to subdue Bulls. The Pit Bull breed was created by human beings; the Bull dog was breed with the Terrier dog to intentionally create a fighting dog. Heck, PETA wants to kill off the entire Pit Bull breed because of this so I don’t know what are they even talking about or demonstrating for. Either way, killing a dog is still killing a dog to me—both ways are cruel.

I don’t understand how human beings can be so judgmental! Who the heck made you GOD? Why do you get to decide that a dog’s life is more valuable than a deer, or a chicken, or even a rodent’s life? The only reason people are so crazy about this is because they are thinking about their own puppy friends. Toss aside the emotional rhetoric and call this like it is—it’s a bad thing, but not anywhere close to true “evil”. Remember the VA Tech massacre—that’s true “evil”.

Fact: People eat dogs in several countries, even dogs that look like your little puppy companion.

Fact: Slaughter houses brutally cut open animals while still alive and billions of people eat food from slaughter houses.

Fact: Your human blood is drenched in a history of barbaric and cruel behavior far greater than what M. Vick did. What about slavery, the Holocaust, Roman gladiator fighting and the countless other cultures that would make M. Vick’s actions seem quite tame.

Fact: Some people, who are not evil, still don’t think of dog fighting as all that bad. There are even two states that have dog fighting as a misdemeanour. Why aren’t you boycotting these states or outraged about this?

Don’t be too quick to judge M. Vick’s actions. What M. Vick did was stupid, dumb, barbaric, shameless and illegal, but don’t make him out to be the anti-Christ. M. Vick made a mistake and deserves to fight his legal battles without the pressure of you making a judgment on him. Leave the judgment to your God, look in the mirror at yourself, and for heaven’s sake, stop being a hypocrite!

Posted by: Kevin | July 27, 2007 04:03 PM

Someone needs to do a title check on the property, I just found out Vick rented the property from the owner and listed it as his primary residence. I think he rented the property just to run his dog fighting enterprise. The story that he just let his cousins live on "his" property is balony.

Posted by: RC | July 27, 2007 06:05 PM

Let's see what happens to a celebrity in this. He's a celebrity, so more than likely he'll be gently told what he did was wrong, and asked nicely not to do it again, but IF he does, it's okay because he's a celebrity and as a result ABOVE the law just like OJ and probably Phil Specter.

Posted by: Robert | July 28, 2007 09:27 PM

Vick does't deserve to be part of the NFL.The evidence is so overwhelming against vick, I hope people will open there eyes to the amount of pain,torture these dogs endured.

Posted by: kellie | July 31, 2007 02:42 AM

Before those poor innocent dogs get destroyed for no reason. They should put Vick into the pit and turn them lose. Why should anyone have the right to treat a living creature the way he and alot of greedy people do. May he rot in hell. I also think that unlike humans animals can be taught to overcome so why should the dogs be destroyed unless they are ill and suffering. Its so ironic that if a person is killed by an animal (for food) they hunt down and kill that animal. But it is ok to go out with your big guns and hunt down an animal for your food. (make sense NOT!!!)

Posted by: kim | July 31, 2007 11:18 AM

Every day people treat animals as if they are things. We all need to do something about it. Start by teaching your kids or someone elses kids how to love these great creatures. All animals have rights (remember they were here first)

Posted by: kim | July 31, 2007 11:29 AM

..Only two words should be considered here, humane/inhumane..... I choose the latter.!! Why is there any question what to do with this professional scum, he took his own path and when trouble arose, he blatently thumbed his nose at the american public, rules of sports and our judical system.

..Just another black sports figure {Bonds-Simpson-MJohnson-etc..} thinking they are above the "LAW"...!!

..He should get the maximum punishment allowable with NO offer of "PLEA DEALS", plus when released - must complete 10,000hrs. community service to the PITA Foundation, along with a cash donation of $1,000,000 to the same.

..-or- spend twenty-four hours in a RAPE CAGE along with a few of his canine (friends??��) and invite the public to view this maggot for what he is worth!!!!!!

thankyou;
ERJ

Posted by: Estaban Jaunsen | August 14, 2007 09:29 PM

My views of our judicial system have been shot for a long time, but if that scum gets away with a plea deal my views are shot to hell. He needs to rot in a dog pit and every day turn a dog lose on the bastard. I shall never watch football or any other sport again. I think they are way over paid for nothing.
Vick should have to donate all his money to the dogs he has abused so they can live out their poor little lives.

Posted by: kim | August 15, 2007 09:28 AM

micheal vick is a scumbag who is a disgrace to society and the falcons. he deserves life in jail he is a hazard to all living things it will just Culminate to bigger things such as killing humans and god knows what else

Posted by: myyysellff | August 16, 2007 06:20 PM

plea agreements are for the very guilty vick is a miserable guilty pig he needs to be harshly punished. FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO THOUGHT HE WAS INNOCENT (BITE ME)

Posted by: kim | August 20, 2007 02:59 PM

Now that stupid is going to plead guilty. why can't peta do something to save these dogs. They may not be animal friendly but I bet they are people friendly its a shame that they have to die because of the shit head. Peta get in there and save those dogs.

Posted by: kim | August 20, 2007 03:10 PM

i certainly hope everybody who posts here is a vegan,or at least only eats suicidal or humanely destroyed animals,if not,go to your nearest slaughterhouse,watch for five minutes, then realize....THEY ARE ANIMALS!!!

Posted by: steve walker | August 20, 2007 08:51 PM

This comment is for Matthew, who posted a comment on April 27, 12:03pm. You used the term "God forbid", while at the same time defending a dogfighter. I think it's safe to say that you obviously know nothing about what HE will forbid. Try reading the Bible and the truth is there. When God destroyed the earth with floods he chose to save Noah, his family, and two of every kind of ANIMAL. If He put animals on this earth for mankind to kill, then why would He want to protect them. I think if everyone took time to understand the truth from Him, and not from byast resources such as newscasters, this world would be a better place.

Posted by: Sarah | August 23, 2007 08:38 AM

Vick should be treated as he treated those dogs. It boggles my mind how a person can treat any creature such as he did and that he is actually considered an "icon" to some. Karma is a b**ch. I hope you get yours Vick.

Posted by: Julianne | August 24, 2007 07:28 PM

What a piece of FUCKING SHIT!!!!!!

He is going to plead guilty to conspiracy charges and not guilty to killing dogs or gambling on it.....ok, first every single person that the police have talked to says he did actually kill some, a worldwide conspiracy, i think not..and ok, lets see.....you finance it...and support it...but you dont gamble on it.....ok!!!!! dogfighting is not as sport, it is for gambling...he a dumb fuck just like his brother....i mean look where they are from....p-town..laugh my ass off, shit town is more like it..

Posted by: todd | August 24, 2007 11:18 PM

your such a backstaber for suffacating a sweet inicent dog oh and I know because I have two pitbulls and one of them just had puppies every little puppie died out of nine and all we had left was three we sold two and kept the runt if thease internet guys would let me get my hands on you.it would not be pretty I WAS a big fan but you wasted your life

Posted by: Shellie Rochester | August 28, 2007 02:29 PM

your such a backstaber for suffacating a sweet inicent dog oh and I know because I have two pitbulls and one of them just had puppies every little puppie died out of nine and all we had left was three we sold two and kept the runt if thease internet guys would let me get my hands on you.it would not be pretty I WAS a big fan but you wasted your life

Posted by: Shellie Rochester | August 28, 2007 02:29 PM

Vic defiled life in the worse way. When someone says that the life of an animal is not as significant, it's all in their idiotic head. Any one of us could have been one of those tortured souls. Civilized society won't stand for it. He'll just go away.

Posted by: Sybel | August 28, 2007 03:44 PM

Vic is a sub human. He enjoys suffering animals. Sadistic.
No human should be given another chance to go back to society. He should be locked up in mental hospital for the rest of his life. In a very small, dark room.

Eddie

Posted by: Eddie | September 1, 2007 07:42 PM

He is a disgrace to himself , his family and his team. Hope they lock him up and throw away the key. He is the lowest of the low and myself and everyone I know plans to boycott anything even remotely associated with this brutal, worthless, scum bag.

Posted by: Bev | September 8, 2007 10:07 PM

Although i am a christian, i am finding it hard to have a Godly attitude toward this VILE DISCUSSTING MONSTER. To think he would throw beagles and other non-agressive animals in the ring just so his pit bulls could get the taste of blood horrifies me.

Dear God, What has this society became, if there are still those out there who think Vick is a great man.

Posted by: deydreem | November 19, 2007 07:52 PM