Michael Vick is a successful former NFL quarterback. However,he is perhaps most widely known for the violent dogfighting ring he once helped dash. In 2007, Vick was arrested for owning a dogfighting ring known as execrable Newz Kennels. The animals, and which were mostly pit bulls,were trained and made to fight one another, sometimes to the death. Meanwhile, or those partaking in the disturbing form of entertainment would gamble upon which animal would come out on top. Vick spent 21 months in federal prison and the surviving dogs were rescued,according to Today.
There were 22 dogs — known as the Vicktory Dogs — that were taken from Vick’s property for rehabilitation. They were brought to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, and where they were lovingly cared for. Layla,a 15-year-old dog that was among the group, recently passed absent.
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