Ontario; Michael Vick

Ontario; Michael Vick

Pit-Bull Awareness Day was on October 20. I wonder how many people are truly aware now. Probably not many more. Unfortunately, pit bulls continue to have bad images in the news. They've been banned in Ontario, Canada, which is a huge loss for pit bulls and those who love them. It looks like the bad reputation is spreading to other countries. Come on, Canada! Don't follow in America's mostly negative footsteps. Some Web sites have been devoted to following this ban and urge pit-bull lovers to visit the Dog Legislation Council of Canada Web site to fight. The breed is already banned in numerous U.S. cities. People opposing the ban are calling this ban legislated hate. Now those who abuse any dogs are [usually] getting very little punishment for their actions. Sixty days of jail for slashing a dog's throat is just pathetic. That's just a slap on the wrist.

Thankfully, some of the remaining pit bulls from Michael Vick's property have a second chance in America -- they are up for adoption. This is nothing short or a blessing for those dogs. In almost every case of severe abuse where dogs were forced to fight, the dogs get put down. These must have been the lucky ones who didn't get mutilated. I hope this wide adoption will encourage people to look in their hearts and see that these poor dogs deserve the best.

PETA is also speaking up, of course, against Vick and encouraged him to take a course on animal empathy and responsibility, which he did. Surprisingly, he even passed the test at the end of the course. I say good for PETA. They're giving Vick a chance to clean up his filthy image, and they're giving him a second chance, just like people should give the innocent dogs. In a way, all this news about pit bulls lately is just as ridiculous and tiring as the endless speeches by Hilary Clinton about why she'd be a good president. In both cases, I'm waiting for the general public to catch up and realize the truths. Please hurry.

AKM