Pit Bull Used for Bait
Tue, November 06, 2007 - 3:23 pm
Escambia County woman finds a bloodied and abused pit bull on the side of the road. Deputies believe it was used for bait in a dog fighting operation.
Deputies Arrest Dog Fighting Suspect
Mon, November 05, 2007 - 11:49 pm
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a man they say was running a large scale dog fighting ring.
The Underground World of Dog Fighting
Mon, November 05, 2007 - 11:10 pm
The bets are high, the act barbaric. But, this illegal blood sport is alive and well along the Gulf Coast.
Vick’s Dogs Adoptable?
Tue, October 02, 2007 - 7:22 am
Panel of experts on dog behavior say 48 of the 49 remaining pitt bulls that belonged to Michael Vick could eventually be adopted or trained for law enforcement work.
Vick Indicted on New Charges
Tue, September 25, 2007 - 12:49 pm
Michael Vick and three co-defendants have been indicted by a Virginia grand jury on state charges related to a dogfighting ring.
Dog Fighting Gets New Attention
Thu, August 30, 2007 - 6:13 am
The underground blood sport is gaining renewed attention after a guilty plea from an NFL superstar. Animal control officials in Mobile say it's something they're always trying to stop.
Vick Trading Cards Fetch Big Bucks
Mon, August 27, 2007 - 12:43 pm
A Missouri woman figured her idea would fetch $100. Rochelle Steffen gave 22 Michael Vick trading cards to her two dogs to chew on and then put them up for auction on eBay. Hours later, bidding topped $6,000.
Vick Enters Guilty Plea
Mon, August 27, 2007 - 10:43 am
Michael Vick pleaded guilty to a federal dogfighting charge. Vick admitted helping kill six to eight pit bulls and supplying money for gambling on the fights. He said he did not personally place any bets or share in any winnings.
NFL Suspends Vick Indefinately
Fri, August 24, 2007 - 5:51 pm
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has been suspended indefinitely without pay by the NFL. The punishment was handed down hours after he pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges.
