With all due respect, isn't Mr. Vick really more the exception than the rule?
AS far as rescuing the dogs? Absolutely....its 99.999% chance that they will be euthanized if supsected of fighting.
I think these dogs were saved for two reasons.
1. They wanted to prove to people that rehab/retrain is possible and when will you find a bigger stage?
2. It was such a big story that donations flowed in and they also made Vick pay for it. 22 of the dogs are still in a wildlife sanctuary and are undergoing constant training in hopes they can be placed. But even if they cannot....they will live happy long lives on Vick's tab.
I had a chance to work with Linda Blair (yes that Linda Blair) recently in Pamona, CA.
She donates tons of money to pit bull rescues and shelters. She mentioned that she has heard there was well over 10 million dollars donated after the Vick incident and all of that money is being used to do this same kind of rehab with other suspected fighting dogs around the country. Maybe this story wont be the exeception to the rule, but the first option whenever possible.
Vick should have really gotten a harsher punishment. As an NFL player he is in a role model position for many youngsters.
While I agree that I wouldnt mind if he never got out of jail, the fact is the laws just aren't in place. The judge gave him a pretty stiff sentence and alot of money left his pocket. The biggest impact will be felt when he gets out... he will be booed and harrassed everywhere if he is allowed back in the league (which WILL happen). He also had to give back around $30 million to the Falcons.