Take Action! Michael Vick Charged with Dog Fighting

Michael Vick Charged With Dog Fighting

TAKE ACTION FOR THE ANIMALS!
 

Michael Vick has been charged with dog fighting (specifically - conspiracy to travel in insterstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities and to sponsor a dog in an animal fighting venture).

LCA wants to see Vick receive the maximum penalties in connection with the federal dog fighting case against him. Vick's conviction should serve as a warning to people who fight animals. This case is a close issue to LCA, as are all our cases.

"LCA is very involved in working to stop animal fighting across the country. The Michael Vick case is an important cornerstone in this fight. Maximum penalties are essential to show the world how despicable this blood sport is. Anyone who fights animals for financial profit and entertainment has the capability to cause damage to everything around him; his community, his family. Dog fighting is big business from coast to coast and in my opinion, the epitome of cowardness. Please take action, write the NFL commissioner and stay tuned to LCA for current info on the Michael Vick case and how you can help. We will not stop until we put an end to animal fighting!"
- Chris DeRose, President & Founder,
Last Chance for Animals

American pit bull terriers account for 99 percent of the species involved in dog fighting. As many as 40,000 people in this country participate in dog fighting.

There are three types of dogfighters.
1) The Street Fighter: often owning one dog & fights it "off the chain" in alleys or vacant lots.
2) The Hobbyist: Squares their dogs off against other animals owned by close associates.
3) The professional: Pays as much as $40,000 for a dog, breeds from past champions, participates in well-organized and pre-planned fights, with purses of up to $100,000.


Dog fighting is illegal in every state and a felony crime in 48 (Idaho and Wyoming are the exceptions). Virginia, where Vick's dog fighting allegedly took place, has a loophole in the law; spectating is only a misdemeanor.

TAKE ACTION!

Call and/or Fax the NFL Commissioner and demand that Michael Vick get suspended immediately!

Roger Goodell
National Football League Commissioner
Tel: 212-450-2000
Fax: 212-681-7573

Sample Text
"Dear Mr. Goodell, Suspend Michael Vick immediately. Show the world that the NFL has a no-tolerance policy when it comes to cruelty to animals by football players. Thank you."

 

For the Animals,

Campaigns Department
Last Chance for Animals