5 months ago
WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Michael Vick is bringing his anti-dogfighting message to an audience of DC youth.
The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has been working with the Humane Society of the United States since his release from prison, where he spent 20 months after being convicted of running a dogfighting ring in Smithfield, Va.
At Tuesday's program at Covenant Baptist Church in Southwest Washington Vick told his captive audience, "Use me as an example of what not to do."
Vick said he started taking part in dog fights as an eight year old. Then continued raising and fighting dogs after he became rich and famous as the all pro quarterback for the Atlanta falcons.
The crowd gave him a few standing ovations and seemed stunned when he told them that even after he was caught he felt his fame, his money and his team of lawyers would get him off.
He later told 9NEWS NOW that he's not allowed to own a dog as part of his probation; nut if the judge at some point decides too allow him to have a poet he will be a better owner. Michael Vick concluded that his daughter would like to have a dog.
Wayne Pacelle, President of the Humane Society of the United States, was also on the program. He made clear that he believes Michael Vick can become a very important advocate for animal rights.
Pacelle said every State and the District of Columbia have a felony law against dog fighting.
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