2009.07.21
Vicktory dog finds a home
Suspended NFL quarterback Michael Vick was released from federal custody yesterday after completing most of his 23-month sentence for dog fighting.
Halle and Tacoma
On a more pet-friendly note, one of the dogs rescued from Vick's dog fighting ring and placed in the care of Best Friends Animal Society has found a new home.
Halle and 21 other of the most traumatized dogs taken from the illegal dog fighting operation were placed with the no-kill animal sanctuary in Utah for rehabilitation, where they became known as the Vicktory Dogs.
More than 50 dogs were recovered from the suburban Virginia house where Vick and three others operated Bad Newz Kennels; the others dogs were placed with pit bull rescue groups across the country.
According to a news release on Best Friends' Web site, Halle is now officially the pet of a woman who had in the past adopted another dog, Tacoma, from Best Friends. After a six-month waiting period in foster care, Halle's new pet mom Traci was eligible to officially adopt her.
Click here to read the story of Traci, Tacoma and Halle.
(Photo from Best Friends Animal Society Web site.)
That's great! I've followed the Best Friends organization since his dogs were rescued and I'm very glad to see that they are fairing well!
Comment by Claren — July 21, 2009 @ 8:25 am
What a great story! Storm will be especially happy! We will have to put a tag by Halle's picture in our basement.
Comment by Phil Nelson — July 21, 2009 @ 9:24 am
Awesome news! I just told Truman and Betty (our pit bull babies) and they were very excited! I think that's what all the tail wagging means at least
Comment by Erin — July 23, 2009 @ 10:37 am