Does Vick own a dog again? Biscuits give clue
Is there a dog in Michael Vick's home again? A recent Twitpic says there is.
Does Vick own a dog again? Biscuits give clue
Amy Worden, Inquirer Staff Writer
Is there a dog in Michael Vick's home again?
A recent Twitpic says there is.
Eagle-eyed observers in the Twittersphere noted that a box of Milk Bone dog treats was visible in a picture Vick posted of himself and his daughter at the kitchen table on Thursday.
As USA Today reporter Chris Chase put it, "it's hard not to connect the dogs here."
Chase notes picture was quickly deleted and replaced by a similar, biscuit-less one, showing Vick, but the folks at Crossing Broad blog caught the first tweet and saved the picture.
The prospect of the nation's most infamous dog abuser owning a dog again has been the subject of hot debate since Vick's release from prison on charges related to his interstate dog fighting ring.
Under terms of his probation, he could not own a dog for three years. That period expired several months ago.
Vick, who admitted to drowning, electrocuting and beating to death dogs that did not perform in the fighting ring, has said repeatedly he would like to own a dog again.
In 2010 Vick told NBC News and TheGrio.com: "I would love to get another dog in the future. I think it would be a big step for me in the rehabilitation process."
We reported here a year ago that Vick and his family purchased a parrot from a New Jersey exotic bird dealer. We have not had any reports on the bird since.
As far as dogs are concerned, Vick, working with the Humane Society of the United States, has conducted a number of events with inner city young people, including in Philadelphia, urging them to treat animals humanely.
And he has spoken out against dog fighting on the national stage, including lobbying Congress on behalf of animal welfare legislation.
The question is: Can a person who tortured animals in the most despicable ways for years truly be rehabilitated? As they say, time will tell.
(Photo: Crossing Broad via @mikevick)
With a Presidential election just weeks away, this is what we are worried about? If he had a dog, wouldn't his neighbors have ratted him out already? Move on.— herbie- everything doesn't stop because there is an election in 4 weeks. Many people have issues with Vick owning a dog. Not necessary to tell folks to move on.
— squirrel - This POS should never even own a goldfish much less a dog.— The_Unknown-Poster
- This is a rip off post of the Crossing Broad blog without giving them credit. Are the Editors gone for the holiday weekend?— Earl J
- Hope he closed that box before he went to put it away. When he drops it on the way to the cabinet, and you know he will drop it you don't want them to spill all over.— Sidewinder7
- I'm a dog lover and a father of two girls. When my kids were small, they wanted a dog and were responsible for the care. We did it as a family and the dog had a loving environment. I hate Vick personally for what he did and I can never forgive him because this behavior never gets put on the back burner in my opinion. Once you kill somebody or something, you can do it again. But the question has to be asked, is this dog the dog that his daughter loves? I cannot see taking this away from this child.— Richardgozinya
- It's scary that this dude is around children, never mind dogs again. I wonder what she's studying, how to be a horrible human being like her daddy?— Bobski5000
- drowning, electrocuting and beating to death. drowning, electrocuting and beating to death. drowning, electrocuting and beating to death.
And this is who you root for. Just win, baby (not that that'll ever happen with this dim bulb.
— COskier - I eat dog treats and I don't own a dog. So there.— Another_1
- I'm good with him having just don't let him carry it!— Earl J
- Should never have the chance to ENJOY a dog. He forfeited that right years ago. HE should be the ONLY animal in his home.— recGUY
- I don't think he should ever have been given the chance to own a dog again after what he did (and just for entertainment purposes) but apparently the court says he can. And, of course, he thinks he is entitled to it because I will never believe he is really remorseful for what he did. It takes someone with a truly dark soul to treat another creature that way. I feel sorry for the dog (and his children) and hope the eagles have a terrible season as long as he is on the team.— jtf
- jtf,totally agree,should of been stipulated by the courts this thug can never have any kind of pet in his home,including goldfish! — Wave1
- jtf,totally agree,should of been stipulated by the courts this thug can never have any kind of pet in his home,including goldfish! — Wave1
- Earl, if you read the article you'd see that Crossing Broad is not only credited, but linked to.— BoDiva
- The thought of dogs suffering such horrible deaths at the hands of someone. And he did it over and over again. Can you imagine beating a dog to death? It makes me sick to my stomach. It is crazy that he can own a dog again.— lulu
- It's like a farmer, he has his pets, and he has his animals that he will gladly kill to eat. The farmer doesn't kill his pet.— johnnysanz3
- Be careful when you judge because we're all Michael Vick."In a conversation yesterday, someone said to me, “how am I ever going to watch an Eagles game and see that guy without thinking about those dogs?” My response: “How can you enjoy an Eagles game while you’re eating a hamburger or a hot dog made from animals who had a life and death every bit as horrible and unnecessary as Vick’s dogs?”--Gary L. Francione, Does your heart approve of this: http://www.meatvideo.com/— julieveggie
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- Animal Legal Defense Fund
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