Michael Vick Former Home Could Be Dog Rehab Center
Written by Vegetarian Star on February 9th, 2011 in Animal Issues, Athletes-Games-Sports, Charitable Causes And Campaigns.
Yes, everyone in the animal activist community is tired of hearing about all things Michael Vick related, but like it or not, he’s still making news. And as long as he is, there’s always the issue of how to right what went wrong at Bad Newz Kennels where dogs were pushed into the brutal world of fighting.
One organization would like to buy the former headquarters of his dog fighting operation for their animal non-profit.
Dogs Deserve Better has until March 20 to raise the $600,000 to buy the property located in Surry County, Virginia that’s home to a 4600-square-foot house, five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, two fireplaces and an attached two-car garage.
Eventually, the group would like to put 3 million into the home and turn it into a rehabilitation center for dogs, renaming “Bad Newz Kennels” to “Good Newz Rehab Center For Chained Dogs.” Dogs Deserve Better would also put its offices inside the home.
This news comes shortly after a Dallas City Council member was criticized for giving Vick a key to the city.
“Michael Vick is a convicted felon. He committed horrible, atrocious crimes, violent crimes,” Jonnie England, of the Metroplex Animal Coalition, told CNN affiliate WFAA. “He has done nothing to deserve a key to the city of Dallas.”
Even the mayor of the town disapproved, telling the Dallas Morning News: “We don’t condone it and clearly didn’t approve it. It’s unfortunate, and I would rather have not seen the situation.”
Photo: PR Photos
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