Oh my gosh! And he is still denying it? I hope he gets what he deserves! And I hope those dogs are in a way better place now...

Posted by: Sarah | May 4, 2007 03:04 PM

This monster needs to do a little time in jail.
All you need to do is look in his eyes when he's speaking, their all untruths.
He is now playing the race card, saying I am black no one likes me.
Get over yourself Mike.
You are a terrible person.
Judith

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter | May 4, 2007 09:02 PM

In the world which he is in it is "cool" to have dogs attack each other. There is somethig macho about having wild animals growling and snarling.

I hope he gets suspended!!!

Posted by: doug | May 4, 2007 10:00 PM

Doesn't this guy have a history of committing criminal acts?

Just can't understand anyone who gives their money to the NFL in any way. It's like organized crime there.

Posted by: kelly | May 6, 2007 04:55 PM

I recieved an email back from the CEO of the Falcons, arthur whoever or whatever his name is. I'm sure its automated to go to all of the PETA e-mailers, but it said they can't do anything until the investigation is complete..

Posted by: Kacie | May 7, 2007 09:00 AM

Kacie,
I recieved the same email.
Now we need the help from the powers that be of P.E.T.A.
My husband says we need to get ahold of the Falcon advertisers for their games and tell them we shall no longer shop for their items.
Hit them where it hurts.
Judith

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter | May 8, 2007 12:22 PM

Does anyone have a valid e-mail address for the Atlanta Falcons front office or the NFL Front Office?? I sent a complaint to this e-mail addressfeedback@fans.atlantafalcons.com and really didn't recieve a reply back! We need to let Falcons Management know that this kind of behavior in an NFL organization cannot and will not be tolerated by NFl fans! I'm asking that Falcons Owner Arthur Blank take action immediately against Michael Vick! As an NFL Fan I'm repulsed and if nothing is done the NFL will lose me as a fan just like MLB did after the baseball strike!

Posted by: Jimmy | May 10, 2007 09:31 PM

It's amazing how he is denying all the allegations! He's either guilty or he is a serious doggy lover. Um...yea right!!! He is guilty and he needs to be prosecuted in the strictest way possible. He cannot get away with this just because he's a celebrity. And as for him being black...I don't give tiny rats ass what he is, the man needs to be put away for a while where he'll become someone else's bitch for a change. He should rot in hell for what he did!

Posted by: alisa | May 11, 2007 07:07 PM

Okay, so if this is all true and Michael Vick was involved or turned a blind eye to this thing, then he is a bastard and i would never use him on Madden 2007 again, or 2008 and so on - i'm still reserving my judgment though - but even if he is found guilty, i think his penalties should come from the law, not the NFL!!!

Posted by: Fiji | May 11, 2007 08:33 PM

ALL the dog fighters that are public in any way about their breeding activities ALWAYS claim to "sell as pets" or not to sell to fighters, or they say they are "show dog breeders" or "pulling dog breeders."

It is ALL a scam. ALL a lie. All a front to fake out the authorities.

No one in their right mind is breeding pits these days.

It is ALL fighting dog breeding.

Posted by: kelly | May 11, 2007 08:53 PM

I AM A PITBULL LOVER. ANYONE THAT COULD TORRTURE THESE WONDERFULL ANIMALS SHOULD DO TIME AS THE CRIMINALS THAT THEY ARE! THESE DOGS CAN BE THE BEST PETS WITH RESPONSIBLE OWNERS.

Posted by: pattie hargis | May 11, 2007 09:12 PM

there is no way he can say yhat he had no idea what was going on.he knew thay were fighting the poor dog.int not like some on could haev that many dogs &say thay were pets.he should have to pay.just like the dog will .its just not right!

Posted by: angei | May 12, 2007 01:21 AM

I see a bit of sad irony here. Vick is a product of VA Tech, the scene of the worst mass murder in U.S. history. He is less than human if he doesn't get the big picture and ask forgiveness for this abominable act. At present, and if this is all true, he should be stripped of every award he has ever received. If the Falcons continue to allow him to play, then shame on them, and I hope that every sponsor and season ticket holder refuses to support them in any way.

Posted by: Robert | May 12, 2007 11:09 PM

After a little research I found information that may be helpful in taking a stand against Michael Vick in retaliation for his role in the murder of dogs through fighting them. Vick's endorsement contracts include: Nike, Air Tran Airways, EA Sports, Coca-Cola, Powerade, Kraft, Rawlings, and Hasbro. With his NFL contract and endorsements, Vick ranked 33 among Forbes' Top 100 celebrities in 2005. The website for his kennel operation is: vicksK9kennels.com

Posted by: Robert | May 13, 2007 10:55 AM

And he owns the house and does not know anything about it? RIGHT!!!!!! But being a Football player he thinks he is above the law like the rest of them that get CAUGHT!!!!

Posted by: Sharon | May 13, 2007 01:37 PM

"but even if he is found guilty, i think his penalties should come from the law, not the NFL!!!"

Fiji, I disagree - While the NFL is not legally required to take action against a player who is involved in illegal or immoral conduct, they have the right to disassociate themselves from individuals that do not represent them in a positive way. (Obviously, there are Constitutional limits to this - rules against discrimination or to a lesser extent, firing someone for exercising free speech.) As an AmStaff owner (that's one of the three most common "pit bull" breeds) I find dog fighting to be particularly reprehensible on a number of levels. I think that it's perfectly acceptable for anyone who agrees to use their voices, and particularly their dollars, to make their opinions known. So go ahead and put pressure on the NFL, the Falcons, and their advertisers! It's the American Way!

Posted by: eclare | May 14, 2007 03:05 PM

Cruelty to animals shouldnt be treated like cruelty to people! I see it no different! In fact, cruelty to animals is worse in my mind :P Animals are so intelligent and always loving they dont deserve ever feeling pain or discomfort!!! People who are cruel to any animal should be put in jail end of story!

Posted by: kelsey | May 14, 2007 10:23 PM

This is so surprising. He is a GREAT quarter back. He needs a wake up call and fast.

Posted by: Gina McFarland | May 15, 2007 08:45 AM

Ya know, I've been a long time VT, MV fan. I believe in "innocent until proven guilty" but the evidence keeps stacking up. If this turns out to be Mike's "fiasco" may he rot in hell for his wrong doings. Dog fighting has got to be the sickest "sport" out there. Let's put 2 people in a plywood box and watch them fight to the death? What is this? Renaissance times? Give me a break. No more "Be like Mike".

Posted by: Kathy S. | May 15, 2007 04:22 PM

Hey - read the article where the Chesapeake Animal Control folks have Vick on tape during an undersover sting and PARTICIPATING in the dog killings. They also reported that Vick was there during the dog rescue and eqquipment confiscation process. We should boycott his football camp in June at CNU in Newport News.

Posted by: VTech Vet | May 16, 2007 11:55 AM

Please keep the heat on Vick. Show him as much respect as he likes to show to helpless animals. This is a very serious issue that the NFL must deal with harshly. It's disgusting, and he can't get away with abusing dogs.

Posted by: Jack Schitt | May 17, 2007 11:43 AM

I am saddened that someone like Michael Vick that has millions of dollars would use it for evil. If he was involved in the abuse and killing of animals, I will no longer give my support or money to the Atlanta Falcons until he is punished and in jail. There are many cool football players that do not participate in the torture of innocent animals.

Posted by: DogFriend | May 18, 2007 12:07 PM

Put the pressure on Arthur Blank not Vick. Boycot Home Depot and Vick will be gone.

Also rememeber that there are a lot more good guys in the NFL than bad.

Posted by: Will B. | May 20, 2007 09:28 AM

As a Charger fan I am SOO HAPPY we took LT over Vick in the 2001 draft: One has become a transcendent football performer, maybe the best in the game, and the other remains an mediocre quarterback, who boards planes with pot juice in his water bottle and gets his kicks by watching dogs rip themselves apart. Vick is sick and needs to be kicked out of the NFL and sent to jail, period.

Posted by: steve | May 22, 2007 09:34 PM

I am not into football but would like to contact the Falcon Advertisers for their games. Does anyone know who they are so I can get on it?

Posted by: Stephanie | May 23, 2007 10:58 AM

Animal abuse cases like this shouldn't be a slap on the wrist. We need to focus on the bigger picture aside from this case as it should carry a two, three or even five year sentence. Vick will get his.

Posted by: Robert Foster | May 29, 2007 03:50 AM

All of the dogs that were "rescued" form the property are being put to death because they're considered unsuitable as pets. Does that really count as rescuing?

Posted by: doggy | May 30, 2007 09:58 AM

Yes, doggy, it counts as rescuing. Those animals have been so abused and trained to be aggressive that they have no chance of ever being placed in a normal home. What would you recommend? Keeping them chained up and literally insane for the rest of their lives? Putting them down is the only humane thing to do in this situation, and all the blame for this tragedy lies with the individuals responsible for breeding and raising them in these conditions in the first place, not with the animal care workers who are forced to do the unpleasant work of controlling the damage in most humane way possible.

Posted by: Jacko | May 30, 2007 10:06 AM

"After a little research I found information that may be helpful in taking a stand against Michael Vick in retaliation for his role in the murder of dogs through fighting them. Vick's endorsement contracts include: Nike, Air Tran Airways, EA Sports, Coca-Cola, Powerade, Kraft, Rawlings, and Hasbro. "

I contacted Coca-Cola and they sent me an e-mail stating they have not had a relationship with Michael Vick for sevreal years. Here it is:
"Thank you for contacting The Coca-Cola Company, Ms. XXXXX. We are
always glad to respond to our consumers.

There is currently no relationship between Michael Vick and our Company.
In fact, it has been several years since Mr. Vick and The Coca-Cola
Company worked together.

If you have additional questions or comments, please feel free to contact
us again.

Posted by: Tamara Whitman | May 31, 2007 03:20 PM

no posts since 5/31??
they are just delaying and waiting for the heat to die down---you must keep the heat on---keep emailing---Vick is a criminal---the NFL stadiums everywhere, not just Atlanta, should be boycotted if they try and skate on this---dog fighting is murder!!!

Posted by: jim smith | June 4, 2007 08:29 PM

please keep pressure on surry county commonwealth's attorney gerald g. poindexter. his past history of not prosecuting people involved in dogfighting is well documented (butts case id #6295). he is questioning the legality of the search of vick's home by animal-control officers and will not execute the search warrant issued on may 23. there is enough evidence to convict several people on charges of fighting dogs on vick's property. there are several witnesses that claim michael vick has been seen on his property and has purchased materials found on his property from a local supplier. poindexter will not prosecute this case until the national media and federal officials become involved. poindexter controls sheriff brown and the local media.
i beg you to apply pressure on national media and federal government to prosecute this case. virginia is one of the centers for dogfighting and should be the case that will stop the practice nationwide.

Posted by: eugene r. stowe | June 6, 2007 09:49 AM

IF THIS IDIOT IS FOUND GUILTY THE OWNER OF THE FALCONS SHOULD FIRE HIM. THIS GUY IS A WASTE. THE ONLY REASON HE IS WEALTHY IS BECAUSE HE IS PHYSICALLY GIFTED. ALL THAT MONEY CANNOT BUY HIM CLASS OR MORALS; IF ANYTHING IT FURTHER IMPAIRS HIS JUDGEMENT BECAUSE EVERYONE KISSES HISS ASS. DISGUSTING IGNORANT INDIVIDUAL!

Posted by: JCG | June 6, 2007 05:35 PM

you forget that Vick owned a pit breeding company that's on the web, what is suspicious is that Vick sold his house 6 hours after investigated his house with a search warrent for 60 percent less of the value, that doesnt ring a bell? His nephew sold drugs at Vick's house, the government should have taken Vick's and investigated it, Vick should have not been able to sell his house while it was being investigated! Then Vick's place get's robbed? or was that a set up, so someone can get alot of the evidence.
hey you know Vick is afterall Ron Mexico!

Posted by: Adam | June 14, 2007 12:17 AM

Who cares about pit bulls, they are just dogs, not humans, when pit bulls maul kids then everyone wants to put them to sleep, now everyone loves pitbulls, leave a black man alone, if this was country man Brett Farve their would be no story. F the dogs!

Posted by: James Dean | June 29, 2007 02:36 PM

Joker.

Posted by: F James Dean | June 29, 2007 02:38 PM

all this shit about michael vick, just leave him alone. everybody has been going after him for the longest time just leave him alone he has never done anything wrong to anybody, but people are going after him because he's sweet ass hell in football and is makeing millions and people dont like that. but im a big ATL fane and a has been a fan of Michael Vick since he was at VT and people need to let him live his life and people need to stay out of it because its his life not other peoples

Posted by: fred edmonson | July 4, 2007 04:50 PM

Anyone who even suggests that if it was Brett Favre instead of Michael Vick who was involved in dog fighting, then there would be no story has absolutely no clue about right from wrong. Whether pit bulls are bred for dog fighting or whether they are mauling kids, BOTH ARE WRONG!!!! It was never about the DOGS! It was always about the OWNERS! Dog fighting owners are ugly criminals and mauling dog owners are irresponsible and liable for their dog's actions! When will you uninformed people get it.

Posted by: Little Hawk | July 7, 2007 08:05 PM

Are you guys ready to apologize to Michael Vick?

Posted by: Jay Goober | July 10, 2007 11:50 PM

hope they put his black ass in prison and throw away the key!!!!

Posted by: blt | July 17, 2007 08:08 PM

Dear Vick,
Lets see, was this horrible thing that you did not your fault.. again.. the poor me card.. I wasn't in the house etc etc lies lies.. I hope that the Dogs that you harmed come back to haunt you like in the Steven King Book Pet Cemetery! You are the worst excuse for a human being that there ever was, next to child molesters!!. I could only hope that the death penelty comes into affect for people like you and that you have to suffer what they have

Posted by: Dog Lover | July 17, 2007 08:08 PM

Feed him to his dogs. I'm not kidding. And kick Lavar Arrington out of the NFL for laughing about it.

Posted by: andrew poliakoff | July 18, 2007 03:04 AM

Michael Vick is a nothing more than a criminal, as is anyone who participates in dogfighting. It's illegal and it has taken us years to make it a Federal crime. I don't care if he's the best
quarterback, or even the commissioner himself. This puts them right next to any lowlife who takes these dogs, abuses them, watches them tear each other apart and bets money on it. Money doesn't buy class, and this is definitely LOW class. I don't want him in the National Football League anymore. He's not a good example for children and he's
the worst kind of criminal. He's a bum and deserves to be in jail with the rest of the trash! Roger Goodell had better make the right choice here..we're definitely watching...both of them.

Posted by: Jenny Kaltenbach | July 18, 2007 04:16 PM

I am the proud owner of a sweet and lovely pit bull. Life would be sad without him.

Vick is obviously guilty, and what is has done is incomprehensible to me. He is a sick, twisted menace to society.

I started contacting all companies that carry his products today and let them know that I will be boycotting them and/or closing any related accounts with their business if they do not remove his products from their offerings.

May Michael Vick have to face the harsh consequences of his actions in this life and the hereafter...

Posted by: thebrattygurl | July 18, 2007 06:15 PM

Boycott Nike, according to ESPN.com they still plan to release the Michael Vick "Signature" Shoe.. I guess it will have a steel toe, better to kick the dogs with

Posted by: hoss | July 19, 2007 12:19 AM

I HOPE HE SLIPS IN HIS BATHTUB AND BLEEDS SLOWLY TO DEATH FOR WHAT HE DID TO THOSE DOGS.

THAT SCUM BAG. HE'S NOT HUMAN! HE'S A DISGUSTING PIECE OF CRAP! HE SHOULD BE ELECTROCUTED!

Posted by: KIMBERLY ANGELONE | July 19, 2007 03:21 PM

I don't watch football, I didn't even know who Michael Vick was...Actually I thought he may have been white. It is not a matter of color..No matter what race partakes in in dog fight it is wrong!!
If he is guilty of this he should be prosecuted to the fullest.
Pit Bulls were actually the all American family dog in the World War ll era. It's not the breed, it's who is breeding them and owners that think that they are really cool with a vicious dog...That they have trained to be vicious.
I cannot even imagine what those poor dogs had to endure!!

Posted by: Nancy | July 20, 2007 12:48 AM

I've written letters to Nike, Rawlings, Coke (who sponsors the Falsons and that's enough for me)
Delta (who sponsors the falcons)
at&T & Verizon (also sponsors of the falcons)
and Home Depot (connected because Arthur Blank was CEO)
Vick has Coke on his website as a sponsor.
Let's see if the power of the pen works!

Posted by: Cds | July 20, 2007 09:22 AM

Wow, some of you people are really sick. Animal cruelty, while bad, is no where near as bad as cruelty to humans. I cannot believe that I even had to type that, you'd think that a reasonable person would take that as accepted fact. And to the person that said that he or she (I cannot remember who it was) hopes that he dies for what he has done is no better than the perpetrator of these crimes (whoever that is, 'cause remember folks, Vick HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF ANYTHING). If you love your pets, fine, love your pets. Don't allow your rabid affection for an animal affect your judgment by saying callow, malevolent things towards a man that has not had his day in court. Some of you people are truly crazy.

Posted by: Diesel | July 20, 2007 12:02 PM

Some of you people sound like foaming-at-the-mouth lunatics. Wishing harm and death on Vick before he has had his day in court is not only unfair, un-American, and un-Constitutional, but it is callow, malevolent, and short-sighted. I am not going to name names, but some of you folks are crazy.

Posted by: Diesel | July 20, 2007 12:05 PM

How disturbing and sad that this type of barbaric behavior goes on everyday in this country - how even more disturbing that the NFL and Nike have not terminated him completely - the evidence is there maybe he did not knwo every single fight -but he damn sure knew it went on what kind of non-human is he -I cannot stop thinking about these poor animals - when I look at my dogs and I think they depend oon me for their happiness and safety and these poor animals had no one - I hope he goes to jail and never has a penny to his name - he should pay - it is just to bad that he could not be treated the same way that he allowed these innocent creatures to be treated on his property - anyone who ever does business with him again is off my list - maybe that is no big deal to some comapanies but I cannot beleive a lot of people would not feel as I do - Terminate him from all endorsements and the NFL - he makes my stomach churn - Kendra Yale

Posted by: Kendra Yale | July 20, 2007 12:28 PM

RESPONSE TO "Cds"

I don't know why you are blogging on a PETA site. How is harming an animal worse than harming a human? Does an animal not feel pain as a human feels pain? Same thing in my view, same thing.

If someone hurt my animal companions they'd be in the hospital for a long, long time - and we're not crazy - we're just not SPECIEST like you are.

Posted by: JenK | July 20, 2007 02:55 PM

I wonder if federal goverment will take this case that is not only envolving animal cruelty,pet-abuse,dogfighting,etc....I think is involving human behavior,lower standard of life beacuse everyone who is involved in Michael Vick case and anyother cruel activity against animals must be prosecuted and confine for ever.Meanwhile no money or power on this world should support or sponsor it

Posted by: vetinus | July 20, 2007 03:47 PM

As a devoted animal lover and HUGE football fan ... I hate Michael Vick. As for the NFL and Michael Vicks sponsors, once the investigation is completed, I hope that they do the right thing ... otherwise I don't think that I can endorse this sport.

Posted by: summer | July 20, 2007 05:56 PM

It makes me SICK that this worthless excuse for a human can do what he does and look at himself in the mirror everyday. These animals have no voice, no way to tell you they are hurt or that they don't want to be hurt. Who gave him the right to be the descicion maker for these beautiful creatures? They were put here to be companions, not a sick game. I hope he goes to jail, loses his endorsements and his job. He is a joke!

Posted by: Erica | July 20, 2007 11:16 PM

Shame on you Coach Reeves. Why don't you just support all of the child molesters of the world as well and site the fact they are just basically good people who hang with the wrong crowd. That is absolutely ludicrous. We all make choices of who are friends are. Ever hear the saying you are the company that you keep. Hello??? Is anybody home? I support you being out of a job. I am sure there are other gifted players out there that can help you line your pockets this season. If Michael Vick doesn't mind testing survival of the fittest then let him do it in prison. Anyone who would do this is seriously disturbed.

Posted by: Nicolle | July 21, 2007 04:50 PM

It is horrible to gain financial benefits by using animals... especially by training them to fight or to commit any other act (they get hurt). It is sad to know that we can admire someone in football or any other industry.... BUT they do mean things to people or animals. WE support them in their games or commercial... BUT WE NEED TO EVALUATE IT and NOT SUPPORT THEM (OR HIM ) >>>>> WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!! >>> .. FORWARD TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS<> STOP INHUMANE THINGS >>>> AND LET"S not watch anything that it shows his name... OUR MONEY needs to go to good things and good people...

Posted by: Mary | July 22, 2007 06:55 PM

It is horrible to gain financial benefits by using animals... especially by training them to fight or to commit any other act (they get hurt). It is sad to know that we can admire someone in football or any other industry.... BUT they do mean things to people or animals. WE support them in their games or commercial... BUT WE NEED TO EVALUATE IT and NOT SUPPORT THEM (OR HIM ) >>>>> WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!! >>> .. FORWARD TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS<> STOP INHUMANE THINGS >>>> AND LET"S not watch anything that it shows his name... OUR MONEY needs to go to good things and good people...

Posted by: Mary | July 22, 2007 07:00 PM

i agree banish vick from pro football thats all football in northern america i will never shop for any of his products and if he plays one game i will never watch pro ball again! i have 2 pits they are the nices gogs i ever had i love my dogs so don't come by my house vick you will get a bite out of your ass

Posted by: jlgray61 | July 23, 2007 01:44 PM

Michael Vick may or may not be guilty! We don't know yet but for all the people pre-judging him and the situation YOU NEED TO STOP IT!! DAMN LET THE MAN HAVE A COURT APPEARENCE FIRST.

Posted by: CHASNEYS. | July 23, 2007 04:32 PM

vick!!! you should be ashamed of yourself!!! not only will people stop loving you, they will wish bad things toward you!!! and I know you have heard of KARMA before?? better be careful cause "KARMA" is a bitch!!!!

Posted by: Ronda-LV pitbull lover | July 24, 2007 07:36 AM

Jenk=
This is my post "I've written letters to Nike, Rawlings, Coke (who sponsors the Falsons and that's enough for me)
Delta (who sponsors the falcons)
at&T & Verizon (also sponsors of the falcons)
and Home Depot (connected because Arthur Blank was CEO)
Vick has Coke on his website as a sponsor.
Let's see if the power of the pen works!"

So I'm not sure what you are talking about.

Posted by: Cds | July 24, 2007 08:11 AM

This is the direct email to Arthur Blank owner of the Falcons and to Roger Goodell commissioner of the NFL.

Arthur Blank: ablank@ambfo.com

Roger Goodell: Roger.Goodell2@nfl.net

I have written, faxed and emailed both of them asking them to release Michael Vick permanently from his contradict and not allow him to play football again.

Posted by: Anne | July 24, 2007 04:22 PM

It makes me sick how all these people can make out Michael Vick to be some cold hearted killer. I DON"T THINK SO! Why don't you peta people go protest for all those cows, pigs, and chicken being slaughtered everyday getting their necks cut off? Here's one even better why don't you stand outside of the white house and fight to bring our troops back home, instead of wasting all this time trying to keep another black man down?

Posted by: al beasky | July 24, 2007 04:35 PM

I am a football lover, but I have a real passion for animals. I have been excited to see a black quarterback doing so well in the NFL, as you do not see too many out there. I cannot, however, look past the allegations against Micheal Vick. I saw below that someone said he's playing the "race card", but I have heard no statements from him since the allegations became public. I don't feel that one bit. I am white and had it not been for this, I would be routing for Vick at his next game. Please hear these charges against him: dogs were EXECUTED if they did not perform well enough! Dogs willing to give their lives- the ultuimate sacrafice, were told that's just not good enough! And to top it all off, we're gonna hang you now. Or, would you prefer electrocution? Wait a minute, the dogs didn't get a say in it! Yes people, Vick and his 3 partners in crime are accused of ELECTROCUTING, HANGING, DROWNING, SHOOTING, and SLAMMING ATLEAST ONE DOG"S BODY TO THE GROUND to execute them. And lets not forget the un-mentioned here: often times pit bulls are given "mutts" to practice on. That way, the pit bull can practice their fighting skills without being too injured. They know the mutt will not last long, so it's a perfect way to train their prize posessions. Not to mention, the police were at Vick's house on drug suspiscions. Guns and drugs are often around the dog fighting realm. Someone from the NFL, I believe Mike Goodall today, said Vick's name is listed 50 times in this indictment. These charges are terrible and I hope every animal lover out there acts out to tell the NFL, and any organizations out there supporting him, that's not okay. Nike has yet to pull his "Hero" line off the shelf, last I heard. What kind of hero turns loyal animals into fighting machines, then tortures them to death? What kind of a message are we sending to our kids?
~Christa (veterinary technician and avid animal rescuer)

Posted by: christa | July 25, 2007 01:38 AM

Al Beasky-

What does Vicks actions have to do with him being a black man? NOTHING!!!

Stop using that as an excuse to defend him, because that defense is pathetic.

Michael Vick is a murderer. Abusing a dog is abusing an innocent who just looks to you for love and compassion and all he gave them was death and abuse.. how is that right? It's not.

Posted by: Char | July 25, 2007 09:20 PM

All of you are Racist, white people hate the fact that Vick makes more money that some of you will ever make. You do hate him and convict him cause he is black nothing pertaining to race has changed. Be real with yourself you hat blacks ans non whites

Posted by: brandenk | July 26, 2007 06:28 AM

why have you people convicted Vick already why, why just like you did O.J. You say this country is all for justice but you have convicted Vick already. I bet If Bust said Vick did not do it you would belive him

Posted by: nonprejudice | July 26, 2007 06:33 AM

Wow! It truly is sad if the allegations of Michael Vick fighting dogs is true but I think your focus should be on the thousands of lives lost in Iraq because of President Bush. I agree Vick should be punished if found guilty but get over folks. I would have more respect for you if I seen you holding up protest signs at the White House. Imperfect people make up this imperfect world.

Posted by: Darren | July 26, 2007 01:14 PM

Dear Al, If prosecuting a creepy animal abusing rich black man is the only way to keep Mike Vick down. I say do it. He's scum. As a black man your comments in playing the race card on an indicted criminal really dumbs down the argument. Way to go. Kimberly York, Atlanta

Posted by: Kimberly York | July 26, 2007 01:26 PM

I hate to say it, but b/c of racial stereotypes in this country, I am guessing there would be an even bigger news story if it was Favre because of the shock value of a white NFL player. With so many people in need, it's sickening that a person would use their money to support such a thing.

Animal abuse often leads to human abuse. If PETA and its supporters want to focus on animal rights, so be it. We live in a free country. The haters (hypocrites) should spend less time criticizing and more time doing something more positive with their time.

Posted by: Ascout | July 27, 2007 01:04 AM

To say that the race card is being pulled is absolutely obsured. Dog-fighting is Illegal to all races, do you not get that. IT'S ILLEGAL!!!! If a white man and a black man are involved in dog-fighting they are both committing a crime. Vick should and hopefully will be convicted. I am a loyal and loving pit-bull owner to hear about all of this sickens me. Vick should just be lucky that animal cruelty gets a lesser sentence than if he had done this to humans. Just think he would be considered a mass murderer. Now is that really who we want children looking up to. No way.

Posted by: Nicole | July 27, 2007 03:23 PM

I'm a black woman and I am disgusted with Vick. I was in tears to see those poor dogs and hear what happened to them. It was his house where these dogs were, his friends. I believe he had, if not everything to do with it, he is responsible for most of it. 'If it looks like sh*t, smells like sh*t, I don't need to eat it to know that it is sh*t'.
This makes me sad because he is a black man who made it and it looks as if he didn't appreciate what he had. I would not want to be his woman. Without dogs to beat and hurt, where will his anger and aggression go?
Another thing, I'm tired of blacks siding with blacks who commit crimes because they are wealthy and famous. The same thing happened with O.J. Simpson. I believe he did it. I believe Vick is culpable. I love dogs. I have 2 small dogs. I think Pit Bulls and American Staffordshires are beautiful dogs. I'm disgusted with humans who make these dogs vicious. And I'm very disgusted with the barbarians who would attend and sponsor dog fights, cock fights and whatever cruel games bored, small minded men and women need for their selfish, sick, barbaric entertainment.
To Al Beasky, PETA does a lot for animal rights. Get their emails and you'll see for yourself. Maybe read before you speak. And to James Dean. I care more about children than I do dogs. Everyone cares when a child is mauled by a dog. What planet are you on? There are no bad dogs, just stupid, ignorant humans who get dogs they can't train or handle. I think Pits are beautiful but I own two small, 15 lb dogs that I can train and handle. I heard there are 12 magazines that support underground dog fights. So Vick is just one man, a famous man, but I'm sure there are many others. And if there's money in this, Beasky, I'm sure there are white men involved, as well. White or black, it's all horrible.
Dogs don't have a voice. Children grow up and can sue or speak out against their monsters' or abusers. Dogs suffer in silence, die, are labeled dangerous and put down. I think that's what angers dog lovers the most.Tami

Posted by: Tami | July 27, 2007 11:23 PM

The owner for the Falcons, Arthur Blank is all about brand image. He knows if in order to sell falcons tickets he has to cut Mike Vick loose or lose his franchise and ticket sales. Vick's NFL career and endorsement deals are history.

Posted by: ld | July 28, 2007 01:31 PM

Vick is a scum of the earth hardened criminal, I hope gets the stiffest sentence possible for the crimes he has committed!

Posted by: Brad | July 30, 2007 04:22 PM

I hope you peta pukes rot in hell! i despise your foolish organization and hope you all rot in hell! Michael Vick is the best quarterback in the leauge now and you racist curs are trying to ruin his career. A pox upon your house, I say!

Posted by: Kahan Qatazap | July 30, 2007 11:00 PM

can you tell me why these dogs should die because of an asshole. peta save them!!!

Posted by: kim | July 31, 2007 04:27 PM

I say get a rope and string that piece of sh*t up. Then feed his worthless remains to the poor dogs he so brutally abused so they can convert him back to his proper form "a piece of sh*t." The courts may not properly judge him but GOD WILL!!

Posted by: C | July 31, 2007 05:53 PM

If sick Vick is allowed to dress in an NFL uniform I will protest in front of the GEORGIA DOME everytime the Falcons play I will not watch any NFL game in person on tv or listen to it on the radio

Posted by: ja cavett | July 31, 2007 06:17 PM

Kahan Qatazap: I'm not a racist. I'm a black woman who thinks you and other blacks who continue to support famous or wealthy blacks doing criminal acts, are the ones who are racist. If Vick were white would you still support him? What kind of man are you to align yourself with anyone involved in such heinous acts against defenseless animals.
Maybe some of the people angry at Vick are racist. I would be surprised if they weren't. Being black in America for all my life, I understand the double standard. But that won't make me sympathetic toward blacks committing murder and other acts of brutality. I don't believe in all this talk of brutality against others, as I read on this site. I do believe Vick is guilty and should go to jail. I could be wrong, but I doubt it. BTW Vick ruined his own career by allowing, and being involved in, these dog fights.
I love dogs and even if I didn't, I would be absolutely against dog fights or any brutality against defenseless animals and children. I'm sorry that so many men are into this crap and I'm embarrassed that black men support Vick, just because he's black. How is that different from what white men did to blacks years ago? So now it's okay for blacks to be racists??
I also notice that some people can't argue their position without the use of profanity and name calling, which doesn't prove your point. Instead, it makes you sound like a raving idiot.

Posted by: Tami | August 2, 2007 03:15 PM

To Kim other dog lovers here: I think it's sad that these dogs have to die, but they have more than likely been driven mad and trained to be killing machines. Who would have them? I love dogs. I love Pits especially, but I don't own one because they are strong dogs. Even the healthy ones need a good human alpha leader and lots of exercise. These poor dogs, that were taught to be killers, have no hope especially if they have been fed stuff to make them mad. It truly breaks my heart to think about what they went through. They are probably insane and only know killing. I doubt they can be rehabilitated. In my county the Humane Society puts dogs to sleep for biting. I know of a Allaso Apso, a very small dog, 13 months old, had a biting problem from being taken away from it's pack at too young an age. It didn't get enough training. Less than an hour after the owner dropped it off, it had been put down. And that was a tiny LLaso Apso. These particular pits are dangerous. It's so sad.
Vick's organization is not the only dog fighting organization. It makes me disgusted with humans who would support dog fights. I would not want to be involved with such men... or women. They are probably angry and abusive.

Posted by: Tami | August 2, 2007 03:40 PM

WoW! Ugly bow wow Vick should be a man and face all those poor innocent lives he has taken from this Earth. But No, That would be unfair to him because he has a black heart nd could care less. Yo All my money and Fame gives me Da right to Slaughter the weaker... Just Like O.J. Did...

But Just like O.J. He'll get off until they die and face The Devil in Hell!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adios Homies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Posted by: Peter Morazzini | August 8, 2007 12:56 AM

I have to admit i feel sorry for the guy, i mean, its not his fault he was born with less intelligence and commun sense than the animals he was hurting, and well you cant expect much from a guy who probably would be cleaning toilets in a motel if it wasnt because he was good at throwing a football, im sure he has nothing besides that sport and he just had to do something else to entertain himself, and what better than expresing his true evil heart than by hurting someone who cant fight him back, its so sad... all i hope is that he goes to jail, where karma will be waiting for him...

Posted by: Christian | August 10, 2007 04:04 PM

asshole should b put in jail

Posted by: kayla | August 11, 2007 12:36 AM

I can only hope that the prison he goes to ( if he doesnt plea his way out ) has rape cages just like the kind dog fighters use to breed their dogs.

Posted by: shawn | August 19, 2007 11:20 PM

I am a falcons fan and live in Virginia. It's embarrassing and hurts that a human being can be that cruel to any animal and at that Man's best friend. I just
tore down photos in my office of
Vick I took at a falcons game.
Rather guilty or not he knew what was going on and should have stepped up to stop this cruelty.

Posted by: Eddie | August 20, 2007 09:43 AM

I believe that everyone deserves a second chance. Like the bible says let the first one without sin cast the first stone. I am so glad that God is not like man. Because when you sin and fall short of the glory God always forgives. While Men on earth do not. There are people who wish really bad things for Mike and that is sad I was always taught that you don't wish bad for anyone becuase if you do bad may end up happening to you.

Posted by: M. Butler | August 22, 2007 09:40 PM

Anyone who thinks it is ok for animals to suffer are truly disgusting and I think should rot in hell. I do not care what color your skin is.
Idiots!!!!!!!!! unbelievable that football is more important than innocent dogs.
I think you are pathetic and disgusting .I wish you would know the fear, pain and anger those poor dogs felt and not understand why, I wish that on all of you for eternity no matter who you are or what color. Ridiculous that race plays into this.

Posted by: wendyLee | August 24, 2007 02:00 PM

You guys (PETA) are so full of it. Yall put more value on a damn dog, then you do on a person. Nobody wants to make the a race thing, but it really is. i don't see anyone of you in New Orleans holding signs up in front of the jail, where a young black kid is sitting in jail right now as we speak facing 22 years. No nobody care about that, the only thing that u care about is puttin a high profile african american in jail, because you think he makes too much money. America as a whole is messed upped. but we will never get better as a whole because we love putting each other down, rather than helping. I'm not saying that what vick did is right, hell nobody even know what he really did. so how can you judge him and say that he needs to go to jail and he needs to die. i dont see anyone standing up for all of his dogs that are about too die. but its okay that the state can kill them but vick can't. that is the very reason why everyone is mad at vick right?

Posted by: keith | August 25, 2007 08:03 PM

I do agree that what Vick did was wrong however i do not agree that he should be called names.....Millons of Greyhounds die every year at the dog track isnt that a sport althogh not rite fightin pits is a sport in the hood if u will.....so call it what u will but i support mike 100% and i have a dogg who i love very much and a kitten and i would never hurt them i just c where vick is cumin 4rm..instead of prosucuting vick over dog's how about u go find those millions of black kids that go missin and are never heard from..and they never get amber alerts put out about them!!!!!

Posted by: RAe Rae | September 5, 2007 02:29 PM

I don't think that Vick had every single thing about this but I know he was in it somehow. But why would vick be fighting dogs when he can get billions playing football. NOW COME ON!!!!!

Posted by: kamin | October 22, 2007 11:05 AM

why can nfl coaches sons ha ve drugs in there house and not be suspended...which is a federal offense, but vick be suspended and face several charges, maybe thats look at different than dogs being killed by fiting...and why is deer hunting okay and look at completly different they are animals....

Posted by: barry | November 8, 2007 01:16 PM

i think we as black people need to come up with an organization bigger than the peta and fight back everytime they try to fine a black man guilty before proven and this goes for every organization who try this

Posted by: bobby s | November 19, 2007 10:46 AM

And now your sleeping with him. Didn't take long for the bucks to change your minds. One of your reps, gees,

Posted by: cdmoon | November 26, 2007 06:54 PM

Does anyone see the obvious irony here? Yes animal cruelty is horrible and should be punished, but what does the "People for Ethical Treatment of Animals" do after "rescuing" these pit bulls? It euthanizes them!! If we choose to respect our sentient dogs, how can we honestly justify this? There is something creepy and evil about the methodical and clinical killing of any living creature. I think its evil surpasses those actions of, Vick, for example.

Posted by: David McLean | December 10, 2007 12:45 PM

PETA, you guys are out of your minds if you think this is just. THEY ARE ANIMALS!!! He is probably taking the spot of a man who raped a 14 year old girl (which one was just released after 15 month in Virginia). Get over yourself peta. Oh, and one more thing, I just enjoyed a delicious tasty hamburger from wendys.

Posted by: zack | December 10, 2007 01:20 PM

I hate Vick supporters more than Vick

Posted by: Rebecca | December 10, 2007 01:48 PM

You animal lovers need to realize pets aren't humans, so stop treating them like they are. BTW I like eating animals a lot.

Posted by: danny | December 12, 2007 05:32 AM

first of all they are dogs his life was taken away he cant see his kids or his family i know what he did was wrong but almost two years for dogs that is stupid killing dogs is nowhere close to killing a person and if u think it is u r beyond help so the judge should give him a lesser sentence

Posted by: andy | December 14, 2007 10:05 AM