Michael Vick's Pit Bulls Given Second Chance

It seems like forever ago when the whole Michael Vick story aired and it is even harder to believe that some of the Pit Bulls trained to fight to the death are being given to good homes. But that is exactly what is happening to the rescued Pit Bulls. It is a miracle these dogs are even alive let alone well enough to be placed in permanent homes! Let's take a closer look at their story and talk about what is happening to them since the raid.

I am going to focus on one story of one rescued Pit Bull, I am hoping this will help tie up some loose ends for some of us left wondering what happened to the animals after the raid on Michael Vick's property and his subsequent jail sentence. The dog I am going to be talking about is Hector a 4 year old Pit Bull saved from certain death by rescuers. Pit Bulls that are bred to fight are killed for a variety of reasons including: losing a fight, being executed by his owners for losing, or euthanized after being rescued. It is amazing that Hector is alive and well, and I am so happy to be able to share his story with you.

Hector's life at Bad Newz Kennels was undoubtedly very rough. Today he enjoys a great life - he spends his time playing with his owner, her roommate, and their other 3 dogs. He was rescued and transported thousands of miles to get where he is today and he couldn't be happier!

Hector's story begins with the raid on Bad Newz Kennels - during which over 50 Pit Bulls were seized. The dogs were held as evidence in the criminal proceedings and then were taken to half a dozen cities, shelters, and pounds across Virginia.

Hector was sent to Hanover pound along with others from the raid. One of the dogs, named Uba was very anxious and clearly stressed out. An evaluation team assembled by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dealt with each animal on an individual basis to determine which could be rehabilitated.