tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post4051969901561858088..comments2024-03-02T23:39:15.327-05:00Comments on The Elka Almanac: What I think of Michael Vick's New DogJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-90483620899285146342013-03-17T19:11:11.071-04:002013-03-17T19:11:11.071-04:00I kind of wondered about that myself. He'd bee...I kind of wondered about that myself. He'd been so heavy handed (that I could tell) on the "My kids need a dog!", I didn't know why he didn't get a dog <i>for his kids</i>.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-64287877956718597922013-03-17T18:48:20.104-04:002013-03-17T18:48:20.104-04:00Hmmmm. Good point, but probably 90% of the dogs at...Hmmmm. Good point, but probably 90% of the dogs at our neighborhood shelter (in Manhattan) are pits and pit mixes. I might've gone another way too, if I were Vick...although I do love me some pit bulls.katydidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-81278903174512506122013-03-17T18:44:49.420-04:002013-03-17T18:44:49.420-04:00I'm not enthusiastic about this either. Has t...I'm not enthusiastic about this either. Has there been any report of whether Angel has been fixed?<br /><br />My dad did mention that Vick served the longest sentence ever for the type of crime he committed. That's something... although whether it's accurate, I don't know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-39579197060538307002013-03-12T12:34:11.598-04:002013-03-12T12:34:11.598-04:00I too was horrified to find out that Vick's do...I too was horrified to find out that Vick's dog of choice -- supposedly for his childrens' benefit - was a Malinois of all breeds. They are glorious, stunningly intelligent, amazing dogs. But they are not the pet for your kids to play with, they are in need of intensive training, a strong work ethic and a firm and reliable handler. I feel pity for the dog, more anger at Vick's ability to obtain her and a growing fear that there will only be more of a circus around this train-wreck of a situation. And please, God, let me be wrong but I do not see things working out well.<br /><br />What was wrong with a good old mixed breed, adopted from his local high-kill shelter?Larhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14659019698135923891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-71597885726467974072013-03-11T15:02:09.364-04:002013-03-11T15:02:09.364-04:00That is my best and most hopeful thought: that he ...That is my best and most hopeful thought: that he wants to prove all the naysayers wrong, that he can be a normal person with a well cared for dog who lives a long, happy, and healthy life and dies of old age. Charm away, Vick, if it protects Angel.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-56793297505810876512013-03-11T15:01:05.584-04:002013-03-11T15:01:05.584-04:00You're not alone in your cynicism!
I'm n...You're not alone in your cynicism! <br /><br />I'm not sure what kind of a dog I would have chosen for him. I mean, I WOULDN'T have. But I think a shelter dog of indeterminate breed would perhaps have been more appropriate. If anything could be considered appropriate.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-60841367806684415252013-03-11T14:58:59.828-04:002013-03-11T14:58:59.828-04:00Yes, the Vicktory Dogs and their news coverage has...Yes, the Vicktory Dogs and their news coverage has been very positive. I'm glad those dogs have come through to the lives that they do. It was one of the first cases in which seized fighting dogs were not just all euthanized, wasn't it?<br /><br />I'm not sure I could do a Malinois justice either! I know that a high drive Doberman would have done me in as my first dog; I could probably get away with somebody a little energetic the next time around.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-17360736475621438902013-03-11T14:57:09.040-04:002013-03-11T14:57:09.040-04:00I wouldn't let a convicted pedophile work at a...I wouldn't let a convicted pedophile work at a daycare, I wouldn't let somebody with a history of dog abuse have a dog from my breeding. They aren't the same thing, I know, but it is my kneejerk reaction. <br /><br />That is an interesting thought, though, that it's somebody who's working with Vick through the steps of ownership. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-66177778692826284022013-03-11T14:55:22.245-04:002013-03-11T14:55:22.245-04:00Maybe he's hoping that they've forgotten, ...Maybe he's hoping that they've forgotten, the way he'd like to? Maybe he figured enough time had passed since it was found that he had a dog, that people would be worried about where that dog was?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-31477505949089334302013-03-11T14:54:42.281-04:002013-03-11T14:54:42.281-04:00I think "jailhouse conversions" are poss...I think "jailhouse conversions" are possible, but that they're probably fewer and further between than are claimed. The Recidivism rate is pretty high in this country, but there are so many factors that go into everybody's lives.<br /><br />I, too, am disgusted that he's making millions again. I'm profoundly disappointed in the Eagles, and in Nike, and whoever else supports and pays him. I don't know what I think he should be doing instead, but it doesn't involve 7 figures.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-8441103324930765182013-03-11T14:52:01.288-04:002013-03-11T14:52:01.288-04:00I do think Petsmart is probably for the attention,...I do think Petsmart is probably for the attention, as you say. Probably. But, even if he does want the Mal for protection training, the particulars of that don't start until the pups are older and their growth plates closed anyway. I hear tell. I don't actually know. <br /><br />But yes. Very hopeful.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-83681709297842441692013-03-11T14:50:51.645-04:002013-03-11T14:50:51.645-04:00I kind of do too. Somebody with Michael Vick's...I kind of do too. Somebody with Michael Vick's money could do better than Milkbones (per the "leaked photo" in October) and Petsmart, past abuse notwithstanding. I hope he gives her the BEST life possible, out of spite.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-51195773954790085782013-03-11T14:49:51.065-04:002013-03-11T14:49:51.065-04:00Oh, I'm sure I said some bad things. But I do ...Oh, I'm sure I <i>said</i> some bad things. But I do feel I'm more articulate when writing ;)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-28274532833706214072013-03-11T14:49:24.629-04:002013-03-11T14:49:24.629-04:00Really, I'm glad that he has taken her to Pets...Really, I'm glad that he has taken her to Petsmart, so that people see her, see how they are together, etc. I haven't seen anything videod, which would be interesting to see.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-7950348886969701552013-03-11T14:48:00.068-04:002013-03-11T14:48:00.068-04:00Well, it's the Internet. I could've been c...Well, it's the Internet. I could've been called worse, certainly ;)<br /><br />I wonder if the Petsmart schtick is for the publicity; "leaked" photos, so people see how responsible he's being.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-86073948859393954642013-03-11T14:36:15.272-04:002013-03-11T14:36:15.272-04:00I kind of wonder about that as well. I wonder how ...I kind of wonder about that as well. I wonder how his wife feels about what he's gone through, and what they have or haven't said to the children. I'm not sure I could stay somebody who did what he did, and raise children with them. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-29784054402812375482013-03-11T14:35:18.880-04:002013-03-11T14:35:18.880-04:00I wish the best for Angel as well! I hope she'...I wish the best for Angel as well! I hope she's loved, and has a long and happy life.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-72234334525599214662013-03-11T14:34:59.752-04:002013-03-11T14:34:59.752-04:00I do hope that he proves us wrong!
I've neve...I do hope that he proves us wrong! <br /><br />I've never met the man or spoken to him, but my impression has been that what he considers to be the mistake is that he got caught, not the rest of the things. So maybe he's learned about that too now, with a dog in his house. Angel could turn him around, who knows.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-44380972042726203282013-03-11T14:33:16.861-04:002013-03-11T14:33:16.861-04:00Me too :(
I do still hope for the happy ending.Me too :(<br /><br />I do still hope for the happy ending.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-50916142746123785412013-03-11T14:33:05.729-04:002013-03-11T14:33:05.729-04:00I wonder too, who it was. And I wonder if they'...I wonder too, who it was. And I wonder if they're afraid of people finding out as well, though it's clearly been kept under SUPER wraps.<br /><br />I consider us lucky that Elka wasn't a higher drive dog! I'm not sure we would have lived through her puppyhood. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-7841990839459057922013-03-11T14:32:05.792-04:002013-03-11T14:32:05.792-04:00Really, it would be nice if he proved everybody wr...Really, it would be nice if he proved everybody wrong. I would LOVE that, in fact.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-82327486190603429732013-03-08T20:31:42.182-05:002013-03-08T20:31:42.182-05:00There are mistakes and then there is evil. Torturi...There are mistakes and then there is evil. Torturing and killing dogs in the way he did is far beyond ignorance or error; it is cruel, sociopathic, and evil.<br /><br />My only hope is that Vick's desire to appear charming in the public eye will provide this dog some protection.<br /><br />(Remy's mom)<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-3904698170729602512013-03-08T16:57:00.328-05:002013-03-08T16:57:00.328-05:00I hope he has learned and I know people are watchi...I hope he has learned and I know people are watching. I too was surprised at this choice of dogs, who gave him the dog, where he takes it for training and what he feeds it.<br /><br />But that's just me, I'm cynical about him.Jodihttp://www.heartlikeadog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-26565178131170930672013-03-08T16:14:16.222-05:002013-03-08T16:14:16.222-05:00Well restrained, reasoned post....a Pit Bull fanci...Well restrained, reasoned post....a Pit Bull fancier and trainer colleague, who is a major advocate for the breed in MO, told me, horrific as Bad Newz Kennels was once light broke open the dirty secrets, the after-handling of the dogs was one of the best things to happen to Pitties: fighting dogs actually showed they could learn and be pets; only one euthanized, several in long term "care," but most are pets, albeit with knowledgeable families. <br />The GOOD happened because strong minded rescues stood up with public support and said, you will NOT make these dogs pay for being victims. The BAD is that Vick now has this lovely, strong minded, focused puppy. There's a reason I have Beagles - they're driven by their noses and are relatively simple dogs. I couldn't do a Malinois justice; I sadly doubt Vick can, either. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17445732008559186410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-12327736900013365382013-03-08T14:20:25.043-05:002013-03-08T14:20:25.043-05:00Sending any dog to a Petsmart trainer makes me won...Sending any dog to a Petsmart trainer makes me wonder about the owner. Of course it will probably turn out that Petsmart paid Vick to train his dog. <br /><br />But I don't know that I would go so far as to conclude that the dog came from somewhere other than a reputable breeder. The person who gave the dog may be in a position to oversee how the dog is doing.2browndawgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792375606466389228noreply@blogger.com