http://savingpuppies.com Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:27:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By: MIKE SIELSKI Burlington County Times Despite the Philadelphia Eagles' public pledge, in the wake of signing Michael Vick, that they would become a leader in combating dogfighting, an area activist formally accused the Eagles' organization Sunday of having "no intention or plan to partner with the humane organizations in this ... http://savingpuppies.com/?p=334 Michael Vick's arrival has shed light on local dogfighting. It's a brutal subculture By DAVE DAVIES Philadelphia Daily News MICHAEL Vick is just beginning to fulfill his promise to fight animal abuse, but experts say that he already has had a powerful effect on the world of dogfighting, both positive and negative. When agents ... http://savingpuppies.com/?p=324 Click below to watch the Pennsylvania SPCA's new public service announcement detailing the horrible abuse suffered by the victims of dog fighting. http://savingpuppies.com/?p=327 Those caring for some of the animals rescued from his dogfighting ring still wonder about the quarterback's sincerity. By Francis Battista Opinion, Philadelphia Inquirer Twenty-two dogs rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting operation were brought to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary last year. They arrived at our Utah facility in various states of trauma. While ... http://savingpuppies.com/?p=321 By Matt Gelb Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer When the Eagles signed Michael Vick, owner Jeffrey Lurie said the quarterback would be measured not by his success on the field but by his contributions to the community. By bringing Vick to Philadelphia, the Eagles have been forced to deal with social issues beyond football, ... http://savingpuppies.com/?p=318 Tonight, Tom Hickey was a guest on CN8's "It's Your Call With Lynn Doyle."  Tom was on to talk about the Eagles' signing of Michael Vick and his letter to Jeff Lurie suggesting the Eagles match Vick's salary with donations to dog rescues and shelters.  Please watch the three segments ... http://savingpuppies.com/?p=312 Amy Worden Philly Dawg Blog The Philadelphia Eagles have called for a meeting with area animal welfare groups Monday to discuss dogfighting in the wake of their signing Michael Vick. When asked about the format, the Eagles said they would “just listen,” said Gail Luciani, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania SPCA. She said the Eagles were going to ... http://savingpuppies.com/?p=310 Click here to send your own email to Jeffrey Lurie now Amy Worden Philly.com's Philly Dawg Blog A Philadelphia-based animal welfare group is asking the Eagles to put their money where their mouth is. DogPac, a political action committee and advocacy group, sent a letter to Eagles owner Jeff Lurie today asking him to match ... http://savingpuppies.com/?p=308 Click here to send your own email to Jeffrey Lurie now Mr. Jeffrey Lurie The Philadelphia Eagles Football Club Philadelphia, PA Dear Mr. Lurie: The recent decision by the Philadelphia Eagles to sign Michael Vick has generated heated debate and great controversy not only among football fans both locally and nation-wide, but most prominently people ... http://savingpuppies.com/?p=298 Click here to watch the New York Times interactive feature about the rehabilitation of some of the dogs that were part of Michael Vick's dog fighting operation. http://savingpuppies.com/?p=292