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Saturday, August 29, 2009

In a city of murals, an artist responds to Vick

What would Michael Vick's arrival in the City of Murals be without an artist expressing their feelings on the side of a building?

This mural - showing Vick choking a pit bull - turned up on the side of a shop called “Tires ‘R’ Us” in Philadelphia’s Kensington section. This photo was taken and uploaded to Flickr by k.vonponyfeather and finder's credits go to ohmidog, a Baltimore blogger with a deep Philly connection.

Word on Flickr today was that the mural has disappeared, but we haven't confirmed that.

In a piece published in this newspaper yesterday, commentator Francis Battista, cofounder of Best Friends Animal Society, questions the sincerity of the Eagles new quarterback and asks "What about Vick's victims?" Battista has a stake in the issue. His animal rescue took in and has cared for 22 dogs from Bad Newz Kennels who made it out alive. The rescue has seen many of the traumatized dogs begin to trust again. Battista writes that he'd like to be as convinced that Vick has seen the light.

 

 

 
Posted by Amy Worden @ 2:52 PM  Permalink | 1 comment
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:53 PM, 08/29/2009
    Vick's an Eagle, hide your beagle!
    — Ilmare


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About Amy Worden
Amy Worden is a politics and government reporter for the Inquirer. In that capacity she has explored a range of animal issues from dog kennel law improvements and horse slaughter to the comeback of peregrine falcons and pigeon hunts. From hamsters to horses, animals have always been part of her life. To pass along a tip or contact Amy, click here.
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