D.C. Dog Shelter Puts A Bounty Out on Michael Vick - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-09-2009, 10:36 PM

Five sacks of dog food for every sack?

A heap of chow for each kapow?

Today, Main Line Animal Rescue, in an ad in the Washington Post, has put a pledge behind its distaste for Michael Vick, the convicted Bad Newz Kennels conspirator.

Each time the Eagles new gadget guy / backup quarterback is tackled during the Oct. 26 away game against the Redskins, five bags of dog food will be donated to a D.C. animal shelter.

"Because there are no second chances on an empty stomach," the ad says.

It also encourages people to volunteer at a shelter on game day, perhaps even "hugging a homeless Pit Bull."

Vick served 18 months in prison for funding a dog-fighting operation where pit bulls were killed.

In signing Vick to a two-year deal, the Eagles said he'd served his time and deserved a second chance.

"I think we're all getting tired of the 'Does he deserve a second chance?' kind of thing," said Bill Smith, founder and CEO of the shelter, which is near Valley Forge. "... Maybe it's about time that the million pit bulls euthanized every year got their second chance."

"It's such a misunderstood breed. ... They're great dogs," he said, adding they've gotten a terrible stigma "because of people like Michael Vick."

The ad's main aim is to bring attention back to the needs of dogs, he said.

"I think we just need to raise public awareness and this is a good way to do that," he said.

"It may be funny. It may be clever. It may not," he said.

The ad will probably also run in other cities where the Eagles play, including San Diego, Chicago and New York, he said. Washington was first simply because the Post was running a special football preview section.

Smith, skeptical of Vicks' newfound concern for pets, said that "if he had any sense of humor all" and really wanted to help dogs, he could stand on the field before the Oct. 26 game and let players tackle him, so even more dogs will get fed.

"He should thank us" for the opportunity, he said.

For more on Main Line Animal Rescue, go to www.mlar.org.

Marvo301 · 09-09-2009, 10:42 PM

I hope the animal shelters end up with a huge amount of dog food! This is a great idea!

Brian Damage · 09-09-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I hope the animal shelters end up with a huge amount of dog food! This is a great idea!

In theory it is a great idea, but, The Redskins defense was ranked 24th in the preseason, so dogs may go hungry.

Big C · 09-09-2009, 11:29 PM

"hugging a homeless pit bull?"

Tell that to the people who lost their loved ones to pit bull attacks.

Wreckless · 09-09-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Big C

"hugging a homeless pit bull?"

Tell that to the people who lost their loved ones to pit bull attacks.

Right. Pitbulls are not that nice at all.

catlover79 · 09-09-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

In theory it is a great idea, but, The Redskins defense was ranked 24th in the preseason, so dogs may go hungry.

Mr. Television · 09-09-2009, 11:44 PM

I might actually be a Redskin fan that week. lol

Waterston_Fan · 09-10-2009, 12:19 AM

There is one problem. Don't these idiots know who is starting?

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	D.C. Dog Shelter Puts A Bounty Out on Michael Vick Five sacks of dog food for every sack? A heap of chow for each kapow? Today, Main Line Animal Rescue, in an ad in the Washington Post, has put a pledge behind its distaste for Michael Vick, the convicted Bad Newz Kennels conspirator. Each time the Eagles new gadget guy / backup quarterback is tackled during the Oct. 26 away game against the Redskins, five bags of dog food will be donated to a D.C. animal shelter. "Because there are no second chances on an empty stomach," the ad says. It also encourages people to volunteer at a shelter on game day, perhaps even "hugging a homeless Pit Bull." Vick served 18 months in prison for funding a dog-fighting operation where pit bulls were killed. In signing Vick to a two-year deal, the Eagles said he'd served his time and deserved a second chance. "I think we're all getting tired of the 'Does he deserve a second chance?' kind of thing," said Bill Smith, founder and CEO of the shelter, which is near Valley Forge. "... Maybe it's about time that the million pit bulls euthanized every year got their second chance." "It's such a misunderstood breed. ... They're great dogs," he said, adding they've gotten a terrible stigma "because of people like Michael Vick." The ad's main aim is to bring attention back to the needs of dogs, he said. "I think we just need to raise public awareness and this is a good way to do that," he said. "It may be funny. It may be clever. It may not," he said. The ad will probably also run in other cities where the Eagles play, including San Diego, Chicago and New York, he said. Washington was first simply because the Post was running a special football preview section. Smith, skeptical of Vicks' newfound concern for pets, said that "if he had any sense of humor all" and really wanted to help dogs, he could stand on the field before the Oct. 26 game and let players tackle him, so even more dogs will get fed. "He should thank us" for the opportunity, he said. For more on Main Line Animal Rescue, go to www.mlar.org. Attached Images
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