Happy ending seems right for these two ‘Michael Vick’ dogs
Like me, you probably have wondered what happened to the dogs rescued from the now infamous Michael Vick dog fighting/dog mill operation. I just found a story today on a "Baltimore Sun" blog about dogs telling about the happy ending for two pit bulls rescued from Vick's bunch, named Daisy and Lilly originally, now renamed Sweet Jasmine and Sweet Pea. Sweet Jasmine and Sweet Pea have both begun to show signs of enthusiasm for living. When they were first rescued, they apparently were sick and lethargic. The story reports that a third dog which was rescued was originally so fearful she would crawl on her belly when she moved around.
Go read the story. It's wonderful to hear that some good news is coming out of that horrible mess. My applause to the people who rescued the dogs and are working to give them back some life.
Oh, one more thing -- dog fighting is illegal in every state in the U.S. But, according to the information I have, in Idaho and Wyoming, it is only a misdemeanor. Every other state makes it some form of felony. If you live in Idaho or Wyoming, I encourage you to contact your governor and state lawmakers to let them know dog fighting ought to be a felony.
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