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March 1st, 2013
Its not often that you hear a story about Republicans and Democrats in Congress agreeing with one another, but when it comes to animal welfare it seems party lines matter less than saving the lives of Americas dogs, cats, and critters. Wednesday, federal lawmakers from both sides of the aisle...

by Leslie Smith on February 15th, 2011
Dear Oprah, I noticed that your decision to host Michael Vick next week has garnered a lot of commentary, most of it highly critical. But I'm cautiously optimistic about the appearance of Vick on your show. You are the one person who could respectfully, but unyieldingly, hold him accountable for...
by Leslie Smith on February 7th, 2011
This clip is a must watch. On Saturday, Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway presented keys to the city to Michael Vick because, said the mayor pro tem, "...he's a hero." Local reporter and radio personality,...

by Leslie Smith on January 11th, 2011
Sick of Vick? You're in luck... maybe. The Eagles' season, mercifully, ended on Sunday, ostensibly heralding the wane of 24/7 Michael Vick coverage. By all accounts, he's played spectacularly these...

by Leslie Smith on December 17th, 2010
Michael Vick wants to get a dog. HSUS president Wayne Pacelle supports him (for the full story, check out yesterday's post). Michael Vick: "I think it would be a big step for me...

by Leslie Smith on December 16th, 2010
Yesterday, Michael Vick was quoted as saying he'd like to have a dog: "I think it would be a big step for me in the rehabilitation process. I think just to have a pet in my...

by Leslie Smith on December 8th, 2010
Yesterday I received two emails from two different animal welfare groups taking opposing views on the same topic. The first came from the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), and featured a photo of Justin,...
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