Over the years as a journalist, I have written every story I could possibly find concerning animal abuse, gas chambers, shelters, and dog fighting rings.
Do you know how many, if not most, of the local "fighters" are trained? Pets throughout the country are frequently nabbed for "bait" used to train another dog's fighting instinct. The "bait" is mauled or killed in the process. This includes dog and puppies of all ages and sizes --- stolen from their yards, picked up along the roadside, bought from kennels and shelters --- and, sadly enough, obtained from
corrupt animal control officers.
On the ground at abandoned dog fighting sites I have seen little pink or silver or blue collars, some studded with rhinestones, not large enough to fit around a baby's neck. Throughout the area were tiny bones, larger bones --- and skulls, a reminder of a life that had fallen prey to dog fighting thugs.
How anyone could support Vick, especially anyone with a family pet, is beyond belief. Doesn't it make it sick on your stomach to think about your dog or any dog being used as bait? Well, friends, it can and does happen.
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