Last week, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick created a stir
when he tweeted what appeared to be a Rockwellian picture of himself
playing on his iPad while his daughter studied at the kitchen table. The
stir occurred when people noticed a box of Milk-Bones on the table,
which raised the question: Is the man who spent 23 months in federal
prison on dogfighting charges now a dog owner?
The answer, it turns out, is yes.
In a statement released on Thursday, Vick confirmed that he does, in fact, own a dog.
''I understand the strong emotions by some people about our family's
decision to care for a pet,'' Vick said in a statement. ''As a father,
it is important to make sure my children develop a healthy relationship
with animals. I want to ensure that my children establish a loving bond
and treat all of God's creatures with kindness and respect. Our pet is
well cared for and loved as a member of our family.
''This is an opportunity to break the cycle,'' Vick added. ''To that
end, I will continue to honor my commitment to animal welfare and be an
instrument of positive change.''
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[I'm not against it. Hopefully a relationship with a loving dog will break his former non-caring attitude about them. Maybe it already has. I believe in forgiveness.]
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