Nike is denying that they have a contract with Michael Vick.
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Vick signs with Nike
According to Michael Vick’s agent, the NFL player has re-signed an endorsement contract with Nike, two years after they dropped him for his involvement in dog fighting.
The origin of breed-specific legislation
This video is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while (well, at least the first four minutes).
The story of Maddie, Carter, and Capone
UPDATE Sept 21 2009: All three dogs have been determined to not be “pit bulls” and have been released to their owners.
ORIGINAL STORY September 19 2009: The Dog Legislation Council has been dealing with an issue that, up until yesterday, was kept under the radar in the hopes that things could be worked out amicably between the dogs’ owners and Sarnia Animal Control. Since the story hit the local newspaper yesterday, September 18, I feel it’s necessary to let everyone know what’s going on.
I like this lady!
One of Nackawic’s local doctors, Dr. Maryann Bramstrup, is standing up for her dog and her rights as a responsible dog owner. Facebook users, click “View Original Post” after opening the note.
Another article about Nackawic
Here’s another article about Nackawic and their anti-pit bull anti-Rottweiler anti-mixed breed bylaw. Facebook users, click “View Original Post” after opening the note.
At least they’re saying “maybe”
Nackawic, a small New Brunswick town, says they are listening to residents’ objections and that they will consider undoing the breed-specific portion of their bylaw. I’m not holding my breath, but let’s see what happens.
Best Ginger story to-date
Thanks to Antonia for pointing me to this Toronto Star story which I consider to be much fairer and more accurate than the others.
More Ginger stories
More stories about Ginger’s fight.
The killing of puppy 43063: Nathan J Winograd
Nathan Winograd has a very sharply and bluntly written piece about shelters that kill based on breed.