One of Vick's pit bulls now helping children and seniors in South Bay

[LeftyMom]

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One of Vick's pit bulls now helping children and seniors in South Bay
By Linda Goldston
Mercury News
Article Launched: 01/30/2008 08:53:24 PM PST

He faced a life of fighting, a cruel death by hanging or drowning if he couldn't make it in the pit.

Now he brings smiles to children, tears of joy to seniors.

Leo, one of 50 pit bulls confiscated from former NFL star Michael Vick's dog fighting kennel, has a new leash on life, thanks to a South Bay rescue group.

He also has a new job: He's been transformed into a therapy dog. Instead of risking his life in a dog fight, he will help fight the fear and loneliness of children and seniors in hospitals and convalescent homes. (more at link)

[Robeson]

1. "The dogs aren't criminals. The humans....

...who abuse them are the criminals."

A statement that can't be said enough. Great story...:thumbsup:

[flvegan]

2. A pitbull...around children and seniors??!!1!

ZOMG, they're all going to die!!!1!eleven! :sarcasm:

[Beaverhausen]

3. That's amazing

in some way, I guess so good might have come out of the whole Michael Vick case.