Vick's Former Pit Bulls Making Progress In Animal Sanctuary

Two months ago, Shadow was one uncooperative pit bull. He had no interest in toys placed in his kennel and would firmly anchor his paws in the middle of walks, refusing to continue.

[kbinva]

I think what Best Friends is doing is giving the Vick dogs a new “lease on life.” I would agree with PETA to the extent that these dogs should not be put up for adoption. Like humans, we have NO idea what could “trigger” an attack from even the most “rehabilitated” dog.

PETA says they should be put down. I disagree. These dogs were forced into combat against their will. Now their only alternative is to be put down?

Confinement at the Best Friends compound is a “vacation” relatively speaking for the Vick dogs. A much better life than they previously had.

[susan]

I think it really comes down to a question about best use of what are clearly limited resources. Each day, many adoptable wonderful dogs and cats are euthanised because they can't find homes or affordable care. The Vick dogs are high profile and so are getting attention and resources but the reality is that they will need to be confined for the rest of their lives. The money spent on them would be better used to spay and neuter adoptable cats and dogs and to educate people on animal over-population.