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Posted by Mia Carter Jul 8, 2008 |
I am a strong proponent of stronger animal cruelty laws. I'm always complaining how animal abusers never seem to get what's coming to them, but then I heard an absolutely wonderful news brief about former Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Vick, who's now doing time in Levinworth Federal Penitentiary for federal animal cruelty charges stemming from the discovery of his "Bad Newz Kennel." It seems that Vick has filed for bankruptcy, in good part due to his legal fees!
For once, it seems that an animal abuser has gotten what's coming to them. To take joy in animals' pain, to find amusement in watching two dogs rip each other to shreds - it's a sickening thought, particularly as an owner of two wonderful pit bulls. Dog fighting is so incredibly barbaric, like a throw-back to the gladiator's ring - and at least in the Coliseum, humans had the berries to actually walk into the ring and fight. Dog fighting is such a "sport" for cowards. And to profit from it! Oh, Mr. Vick, there's a special place for you in hell.
The twist on the story is what happened to the dogs. Nearly 50 of the dogs removed from Vick's "Bad Newz Kennel" (the very name just makes me cringe; even the spelling is a sad attempt at urban hipness) survived. About half remain so psychologically damaged that they cannot be kept as pets, but miraculously, they weren't euthanized; they'be been brought to a sanctuary to live out their days. According to The Washington Post, the other two dozen pit bulls are now living in loving homes, with one now working as a therapy dog, and another training for frisbee competitions. All the while, a broke Michael Vick sits in jail. Maybe there is justice in this world.