Lost Dogs : Michael Vicks Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption

English

ISBN: 159240667X

EAN: 9781592406678

Category: Nature / Animal Rights/Pets / Dogs / Breeds/Pets / Dogs / General/Sports & Recreation / Football/

Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Release Date: 09/04/2011

Age Range: 18-null

Synopsis: The bestselling story of survival and our powerful bond with mans best friend, in the aftermath of the nations most notorious animal cruelty case. Featuring a new Afterword with updates on the Vick dogs. Animal lovers and sports fans were shocked when the story broke about NFL player Michael Vicks brutal dog-fighting operation. But what became of the fifty-one dogs who survived? As acclaimed writer Jim Gorant reveals, their story is the truly newsworthy aspect of this case. The Lost Dogstraces the effort to bring Vick to justice and turns the spotlight on these infamous pit bulls, which were saved from euthanasia by an outpouring of public appeals coupled with a court order that Vick pay nearly a million dollars in restitution to the dogs. As an ASPCA-led team evaluated each one, they found a few hardened fighters, but most were lovable, friendly creatures desperate for compassion. In The Lost Dogs, we meet these amazing animals, many of whom now live in loving homes and work in therapy programs. The Lost Dogsexposes the terrible practice of dog fighting and shows us that even after being subjected to heartbreaking abuse, above all, a dog still wants to be mans best friend.

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Lost Dogs : Michael Vicks Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption

Illustrated: No

Format: UK-B Format Paperback

Height: 0.81 inches

Width: 5.32 inches

Length: 7.95 inches

Weight: 9.45 oz

Pages: 304