Celebrity Justice
Michael Vick Case Goes to the Dogs

TMZ has obtained court documents filed by representatives for eleven animal rights groups who want Vick's dogs to have a say in the sentencing of Michael Vick. Woof!

Attorneys for the group filed a brief they say is on behalf of the dogs "which were brutally slaughtered by Vick and his cohorts." The brief, which outlines the horrifying abuse the dogs endured while involved in dog fighting, requests that the proceeds of any fines paid by Vick go to provide care and rehabilitation for the canine victims. It also asks that any fines paid by Vick go toward establishing a no-kill shelter or sanctuary to care for abused dogs, and to fund a public awareness program designed to educate the public on the "abhorrent nature of dog fighting."

The dogs also ask that Vick be sentenced to nearly six years in jail.

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46. hit his ass where it hurts - get his money and use it to help abused animals. and send vick's ass to jail for a couple of 3 years. oh, and "me again", you're right. there are lots of people in this world who deserved to be stepped over in favor of saving an animal. it's not nice but it's the truth. you never knew my ex-husband . . . . . . . .

Posted at 2:58PM on Sep 20th 2007 by i heart jack

47. HEY # 31!!!!!!!!!! If you are going to bash someone's comment at least get their freaking number right!!!!!!! YOU are the real piece of work! this is a page to put comments on about THE STORY!!! NOT for you to personally bash another person's God given right to have an opinion!! So GROW UP!!

Posted at 3:05PM on Sep 20th 2007 by dog owner

48. TMZ, I just wanted to point out that these 11 groups are NOT animal rescuers groups

They are pit bull breeders, and guess where their dogs go?

And guess why they want with Vick's dogs?

This is the dog fighting industry trying to cash in

Posted at 4:27PM on Sep 20th 2007 by tar

49. Michael Vick should serve time for his actions, but not more than what is given to people who create far greater crimes than him. Where is this same vigor when discussing human atrocities? Sorry to have to tell you this but the damage created by racism & discrimination is far more reaching than Michael Vick's actions. But yet & still, your not angry with the hate mongers because deep down, you feel the same way they do. Get over yourself!

Posted at 3:19PM on Sep 20th 2007 by ricoswank

50. It's "Jena 6" you dolt, and TMZ is a celebrity gossip site. Go to freaking Foxnews.com and quit whining.

Good for peta. This type of abuse should never be tolerated and there is a direct link between animal and human abuse. The "you don't care about humans" is a lame ass argument from people who care about either. Well screw you psychos, we will make sure Vick is punished and anyone else twisted enough to abuse an animal.

Posted at 3:25PM on Sep 20th 2007 by Jordan

51. Would you crybabies stop with your cries of racism? Every time someone is caught killing, raping, robbing or torturing animals it's the same crap-RACISM!!
Well maybe, just maybe, it's about being a criminal thug and being held accountable. The victim mentality won't work anymore. You'll be held to the SAME standard as everyone else and race is no longer a get out of jail free card.

Posted at 3:28PM on Sep 20th 2007 by Jordan

52. I feel very strongly that Micheal Vick need to pay the price to serve his jail time to correct the mistake by changing the way act to be more honest and more gentle to the dogs rather than making the dogs become meaner and get the dogs kill each other out of Micheal's pleasure Homeless people have the pets to share their comforts being alone and need eachother as much they do, but not beating them or kill. It is not like Micheals dogs are like, his dogs came in with food, then be killed by losing the game in dog fighting. Some of you talk about homless people, We cannot hold them over their less money or wrong clothes or in balance chemical mind unless they are dangerous to be around or broke the law in something. Lots of times parents on drug beat the children out of their pleasures to get less commitments on themselves or steal babies in the black market to make the money out of the pleasure. These examples like that need to be stopped. Any time, black, white, and anything broke the law, shall serve the jail time depend on what charges are. Dog fighting is an illegal. Micheal Vick just ingored it. That's what he got in trouble for.

Posted at 3:31PM on Sep 20th 2007 by Julie G.

53. God loves all living creatures (humans & nonhumans). Caring for nonhuman creatures does *not* preclude loving human ones--does not suggest that we love one *rather *than the other. That's a lame logical fallacy trotted out by people who are either lazy or just not very smart. We should love and care for all living things, and send those who maim and torture human or nonhuman creatures for "entertainment" to jail for a looooooong time. Period. Anything else is both uncivilized and un-Godly.

Posted at 8:56PM on Sep 25th 2007 by Alma

54. I think he should spend 25 years in jail. Animals have feelings and what had been done to those dogs is a crime and it is the owner that makes the dog mean not the dog. I know this much if Micheal Vick even makes it to HEAVEN I am sure they are going to slam the door on him and send him to HELL where he belongs.

Posted at 4:05PM on Sep 20th 2007 by CALIFORNIA LADYT

55. They want Micheal Vick to do 6 yrs for killing dogs and some chick just spent 7 months in jail for putting a hole through her husband with a shotgun......The justice system is twisted and these people are delusional!!

Posted at 3:40PM on Sep 20th 2007 by Pampma

56. your opinions are harmful. there are kids visiting this sight, dont you think thats poisoning their thoughts? if you said [ i hope that bastard burn in hell,in front of your son, hes poisoned, you have poisoned your sons mind!! he came out and appologized! can he be forgave?why should he have to burn in hell? i could see a hefty fine, but JAIL time and DEATH threats to, man thats evil.

Posted at 9:02PM on Sep 20th 2007 by juarez

57. It isn't a question of Vick's sentence being perhaps too harsh, it's a question of her's being too lenient. And how about what the jury recommended for O.J.? He got off pretty easy for 2 mursers, don't you think? Both injustices, not just the white chicks.

In the meantime I will work for the rest of my life to toughen anti-cruelty laws and for harsher sentencing for anyone who abuses an animal. Abuse an animal, go to jail.

Posted at 3:51PM on Sep 20th 2007 by kendra k

58. If people are wondering why we want his money taken away is because that is the only thing that can really hurt him, Just because someone can catch a ball and run don't make them a hero, Big Deal, He should of never gotten pain that much money just because of that, the rules should change , Meaning all football players should have to ahve a brain in there head and should never be giving that kind of money just because he can catch, or throw a stupid Ball,,,,Stupid is as stupid does.... I want him to suffer a slow horrible life and I hope that everytime he leaves his house people will continue to tell him how much of a peice of crap he really is.... Oh yeah, The poor black thing, Forget it, He broke the law of gambling as well as animal toture and deserves the punishment, I don't care how much time he gets, It really doesn't make a difference I just want him to feel the amout of hate and digust that anyone with a soul feels against that dirty dirty pig every day, He will never work again that is for sure and I hope he next don't turn to beating kids, and women or maybe thats okay with you too.

Posted at 4:02PM on Sep 20th 2007 by Love of animals

59. I think its great! I think he should pay,dearly, do the time in jail and aid to animal welfare organizations!! For all the losers that still support this evil,pathetic animal and dont feel that he should take responsibility, may you rot in hell! karma is a BITCH!!
Also for those that feel that the dogs are nasty,vicious and no good obviously doesnt know much a bout animals! It is how they are raised,HELLLLOOOO! These dogs were raised to fight to make this A$$ money, as if he needed more!? PUHLEEZ!
*** We do support the soldiers and their families, there is still business that needs attention here at home, it takes nothing away from our soldiers, GOD bless them and their families.
XO

Posted at 4:17PM on Sep 20th 2007 by AZbaby

60. Yeah let all the Other DOG FIGHT owners who kill and fight their DOGS get away..
Since M. VICK and his crew have been busted there is no incentive in catching anyone
else RIGHT? Yeah let M. VICK DO all the paying for everyone because I dont see any of you so call Animal Rights PEOPLE on here as for anyone else head or to go find more of these people.. What's up with that?

Posted at 4:34PM on Sep 20th 2007 by John

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