Humane Society E action: NFL, Throw the Book at Michael Vick

[Omaha Steve]

Tell the NFL to Suspend Michael Vick!

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/US_2007_dogfighting_nfl2


Late yesterday, a federal grand jury indicted NFL star quarterback Michael Vick and three cohorts on felony dogfighting charges. It’s the latest disturbing news in a case that The Humane Society of the United States has assisted with since the alleged cruelties came to light in Virginia last April.

I hope you will take action today to urge the NFL to suspend Michael Vick indefinitely.


This dog was one of 52 pit bulls seized from Michael Vick's property. ©The HSUS

The abuses described in the 19-page indictment are almost beyond belief:

In or about March of 2003, PEACE , after consulting with VICK about the losing female pit bull's condition, executed the losing dog by wetting the dog down with water and electrocuting the animal.

In or about April 2007, PEACE, PHILLIPS, and VICK executed approximately 8 dogs that did not perform well in "testing" sessions...by various methods, including hanging, drowning, and slamming at least one dog's body to the ground."

The NFL expressed “disappointment” and said yesterday that “we believe that all concerned should allow the legal process to determine the facts.”

Well, that’s just not good enough. These acts were not petty or harmless; they were nothing short of gruesome and barbaric. And there is precedent for a suspension: Other NFL players, such as Pacman Jones and Chris Henry, have been suspended while they awaited trial and before they were convicted. Please contact the NFL today and urge the league to suspend Michael Vick.

For details about the case and The HSUS’s role in assisting federal prosecutors with the investigation and the care of 52 pit bulls taken from Vick’s property, click http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/animal_fighting_the_final_round/recent_activities/vick_indicted.html.

And if you are able, please make a special donation today to help us care for those animals while the case is being pursued by federal authorities: https://secure.hsus.org/01/animalfighting_vick/n911B5y11NDsa?

Thank you for all you do for animals.

Sincerely,



Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/US_2007_dogfighting_nfl2

[southern_belle]

1. Done!

[PearliePoo2]

2. done

K&R
There aren't words for this disqusting piece of shit.
Wonder if he can take it like he dishes it out?
What a vile pathetic fuck.

[fooj]

3. He is a sick SOB. Throw the book at him.

[emilyg]

13. yes. and lots of dog sh*t

[Beaverhausen]

4. apparantly their website was overwhelmed by the response to this

I got this in my personal email, sent in the response and just got an email back saying:

WE ARE SO SORRY! Shortly after we sent you this email earlier today, our system went down due to the high volume of communications by those outraged about this case. If our links did not work for you, we hope you will contact the NFL now. Again, you have our deepest apologies for the breakdown and for the extra email from us today. Please click on any link below to take action now. Thank you. :)

[Omaha Steve]

5. I just got this update from HSUS!!!

WE ARE SO SORRY! Shortly after we sent you this email earlier today, our system went down due to the high volume of communications by those outraged about this case. If our links did not work for you, we hope you will contact the NFL now. Again, you have our deepest apologies for the breakdown and for the extra email from us today. Please click on any link below to take action now. Thank you. :)

Trouble with links or images? Want to share this email? Use this link:
https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=11740930

[illinoisprogressive]

6. How is that sweet thing doing now? It makes me physically sick.

[illinoisprogressive]

7. abuse of pets always makes me emotional and I cry.

[Neshanic]

19. Me too, when I saw the PDF of the descriptions, I looked over to

my dog. All he ever wants is love, and to give love. What thing can do this to such a loving creature?

[Beaverhausen]

8. can someone give this one more recommendation please?

thanks :hi:

[NCarolinawoman]

10. recommended.

Give the guy life in prison so he can never do it again. Sadist.

[PearliePoo2]

9. I got a message

that the website was having problems.
I hope my message got through. :-(

[flvegan]

11. Damn skippy.

Drag this issue kicking and screaming into the public forums.

K&R.

[Marnieworld]

12. My addition to the letter

I tried to appeal to their own interests if their humanity isn't enough to motivate them.

"After reading the indictment, I am convinced of his guilt. Names, Dates, fights, and purse amounts were listed, as well as verified purchases of dogs by Vick. It is implausible that he funded the organization while obilvious to its existence simulataneously. Profitting from this barbarism is inexcusable and unforgivable. The NFl should detach itself from this ugliness before it is tainted with the appearance of implicit approval.

Vick remaining an active player is not right for the league. It's not right for the Falcons. The entire season would be about his trial- it would be a circus from city to city. And for what? The indictment is overwhelming- face the facts and cut him loose."

[glitch]

14. They had better go to prison for this. nt

[Spinzonner]

15. How about sentencing him to

serve time in a kennel.

Although this is further punishing the animals.

[Neshanic]

16. He is sadistic twisted freak that needs to go to prison. Rome was all over this today on the radio.

[Wednesdays]

17. We've got a dog that's half pit bull

Looks very similar to the one in the picture. Ours is the sweetest, most loving dog we've ever had.

[Big Pappa]

18. The assholes

electrocuted some of them. How in the hell they come up with some of this crap is screwy.

[BlackVelvet04]

20. We have a justice system in place for a reason and I think

the Falcons will wait until he is convicted before they fire him.

[Wednesdays]

21. Or, the end of the NFL football season...

whichever comes last.