Michael Vick speaks to students about the consequences of dog fighting
As part of his legally mandated probation, Michael Vick was at Hillhouse High School and Wilbur Cross High in New Haven, Connecticut, on Tuesday 23 November, accompanied by Humane Society President Wayne Pacelle.
When not providing highlight reel game changing plays, the MVP candidate quarterback has been obliged to speak with students and children about the perils of dog fighting.
He has described these appearances as an attempt to ensure that some positives come out of negative actions. Vick explained that he has matured since his "Bad Newz Kennels" operation was discovered by federal agents, leading to an 18-month sentence in prison
and an additional two months under house arrest.
"I didn't really care what people felt about animals," Vick confessed in comments reported by
The New Haven Register. "I didn't care about the welfare of animals."
Vick divulged that when it came to putting animals in a ring, they had no choice but to fight. Vick inquired aloud, "[If you could ask a dog if it wants to fight], do you think he'll say yeah?"
Vick continued to speak about the consequences of his actions. Apart from nearly ruining his NFL career, declaring bankruptcy and going from fan-favourite to public enemy number one, he went on to confess that "Nowadays, every day my daughters ask me if
we can get a dog. I can't get a dog for my kids."
Vick, who has been legally barred from owning animals, has made several of these appearances and will continue to do so during the foreseeable future. At the time of his original release from prison, Vick expressed, "I think everybody deserves a second
chance. Now I want to be part of the solution and not the problem."
Vick has managed to revive his career, and more importantly, his reputation as a responsible and sincere individual.
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