Vick Indicted for DOG FIGHTING Take Action Now!

[Die Fledermaus]

Tell the NFL to Suspend Michael Vick!

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.

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

In or about March of 2003, PEACE [one of Vick’s co-defendants], 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 here. 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.

Thank you for all you do for animals.

Sincerely,

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

LINK RIGHT HERE

[Hamsters82]

I heard about what he did to the PB's and it's sickening. I hope he does go to jail for six years.

[pinky]

Done.

I asked the Commissioner if he owned a dog. . .

[Andrea]

I heard on the radio he had been doing this since 2001

[Die Fledermaus]

>> 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. <<


There was so much response to this, the HSUS computer jammed up yesterday! Great!

[Die Fledermaus]

Nike, It's Time to Drop-Kick Michael Vick

Nike continues to use Michael Vick as a spokesperson, even though he faces federal felony dogfighting charges. Witnesses say he and associates cruelly killed dogs who didn't show enough "gameness." Nike stopped plans to roll out a new line of Vick shoes, but that's just a feeble punt, since they continue selling other Vick shoes. Incredibly, Nike still sells shirts calling Michael Vick a "hero" to children! He is a completely unsuitable role model, and a terrible reflection on Nike as a responsible company.

TAKE ACTION
Ask Nike to sever all ties with Michael Vick immediately. Call Nike Consumer Services at 1-503-671-6453 and say it's time to stop using Michael Vick as a spokesperson. Then, send a follow-up email to Nike President, CEO and Director Mark Parker, below.

Edit the subject line and the message with your own words for even greater impact!

NIKE LINK HERE

[Hamsters82]

I sent a letter to the one above cause you e-mailed it to me.

[Die Fledermaus]

Pass it around to other people, such as at Paws.