Comments on: What a dog can do that Michael Vick can’t

By: Snoopys Friend

Snoopys Friend — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:34:20 +0000

Time has a news article about the “rehab” of fighting dogs and the success rates….”

http://www.time.com/time/magaz.....ml?cnn=yes

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:25:31 +0000

What a Gorgeous dog Leo is!!!!

And look at the faces of those “street hard” boys, they look like lil kids again as they look into Leo’s eyes. Isn’t it amazing what one friendly little dog can do for a persons’ outlook on things…
As for the HSUS and this controversial MV stuff, I can see their point concerning Vick SOMEWHAT…I just don’t agree with it. But I also can’t attack the HSUS for such a mistake when they still do so much for animals in need of help and care. We still need to support the HSUS and ALL responsible rescue organizations in our communities.
Thanx to Christie for this story, and a HUGE THANX to all of you who make a difference in an animals’ life (ANY animal)!

By: FrogDogz

FrogDogz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:45:11 +0000

According to Bad Rap, Gracie was taken in by Richmond Animal League. Looks to me like RAL needs to get better (ie; coherent) spokespeople.

Then again, it’s quite likely that RAL never ‘authorized’ Courtre to ‘speak on their behalf’, either.

On a side note, why does any blog post even tangentially mentioning HSUS cause the crazies to come out of the woodwork?

By: Deanna

Deanna — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:30:56 +0000

A few years ago, I visited the “Youth Treatment Center” in my city. It was housing for non-adults who had committed felonies. Most of those kids’ exposure to dogs have been human-aggressive dogs and yes, many of those dogs were ill-bred, scared or poorly-socialized pits or other muscular, short-haired breeds (rotties for ex.) kept as guard dogs or for show. After seeing the kids’ reactions to my big, goofy, friendly retriever, I would love to be able to bring them a “Leo”. My retriever showed them what most dogs are like. I think a “Leo” dog would go a step further and give them hope of a better life.

Kudos to Leo’s rescuers, Leo’s owner, and to Christie for bringing us this story.

And, cOURTRE, ?????? WTH???

By: Our Pack

Our Pack — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:22:40 +0000

I would just like to thank Christie again for talking about Leo and what he does while at the same time not forgetting what MV has done.

It’s easy to get off onto other things and this just lets us forget the real crime and the people who really are to blame in these horrible situations.

Thanks so much for the extremely well written article! Leo thanks you too!

I also want to thank Leo for making at all better.:)

By: Angie

Angie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:06:13 +0000

Christie thank you so much for such a wonderful and inspiring piece. We definitely need more of these so please keep them coming!

It comes as no surprise to me that Leo could change more minds about these dogs in the span of 20 minutes than Vick could ever possibly do in his lifetime.

There’s just no comparison. When I look into Leo’s eyes and I see love and kindness and warmth and appreciation. When I look into Vick’s eyes, I see nothing…no soul, no remorse…just an empty shell of a person acting as a puppet for the HSUS and going through the motions simply as part of a PR move. It’s really that obvious…

By: Christie Keith

Christie Keith — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:31:41 +0000

cOURTRE, I have no clue who you are, but I sat with Wayne Pacelle two nights ago and listened to him discuss why he decided to let Michael Vick work with HSUS to address at risk youth about dog fighting. If you want to parse words with me about what “speaking on behalf” means, you’re going to lose that game.

If you’re more of an authority on what HSUS does and doesn’t do than its CEO, by all means, uncloak yourself.

By: cOURTRE

cOURTRE — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:23:15 +0000

HSUS has never authorized Vick to speak on their behalf.

By: cOURTRE

cOURTRE — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:22:09 +0000

Another fabrication: In reply that disgraces this article further:

“Are you supporting Vick’s return to the NFL?

We did not take a position on Vick’s reinstatement to the NFL, and we did not lobby the NFL or any team to hire him.”

http://www.hsus.org/acf/fighti.....k_faq.html

NIGHTIE NIGHT

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:19:10 +0000

Courtre, did you even read Gina’s link?

HSUS cut a deal with Michael Vick. It has nothing to do with your rescue. HSUS is their own organization and they do not run any rescues or any shelters.

I think you’re confused . . . . . . . . . . .