A Personal Statement

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July 28th 2009 8:36 am
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Dogster is an amazing place full of happy, silly photos of a new stance, reaction to a toy, happy chases ~ so many cherished moments. And, when necessary, we grieve together when having to guide one of our beloved to the Bridge. We are truly lucky and loved. With that said, this diary post is not about us, but for those beautiful dogs whose lives were not humanely celebrated.

We are very disappointed and saddened that MV has been conditionally reinstated by the NFL. While it’s been stated that legally he’s paid a debt to society, a far greater debt remains and one incapable of recompense. We demand much more than a publicist-driven campaign in concert with HSUS to indemnify the torture, starvation, slaughter and sadism of MV. We want more than insincere atonement and photo ops. We want those lives that were lost to his heinous brutality and greed to matter.

As a personal form of protest to the profit-driven decision of the NFL, from this day forward we will no longer purchase items containing an NFL insignia. This may mean a change in some of Mom’s food items, but it’s our way, albeit small, of honoring the lives of far too many.

Rest sweetly, pups. We will never forget.

Due to the overwhelming response of pmails - I've created a Forum Thread. Let's each do something for those who no longer have a voice!!

The Forum Thread is posted below. Hugs!!
Personal Stand

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Barked by: Flicka ... CGC (Dogster Member)

July 28th 2009 at 8:47 am

I have full and total agreement with you. I dont buy the stuff anyway.. but wouldnt even if.

It is going to be interesting to see what idiot team take him on..as it will just about sink them. They will bear the brunt of all of ''us'' out there who are sick of injustice.

I believe in forgiveness for TRUE and total atonement.. I have seen and heard none.

So.. even as I dont buy.. I will do my best to see others are aware if they want to. There are many ways to justice.. if I were MV... I wouldnt be feeling I had won anything at all.. its a long bitter life when over half the country hate you.

Barked by: Riley (Dogster Member)

July 28th 2009 at 8:50 am

Well said, Max.

If Dad was lining up across from Vick, he would repeatedly dodge tackles and lay a whoopa$$ on him every chance he got. Standing over him while Vick tried to pick himself up off the ground, Dad would repeat to him, "That was for the love of dog!"

I hope players around the league take every opportunity to make him pay.

Barked by: Winston (Dogster Member)

July 28th 2009 at 9:05 am

We couldn't have said it better Max. We too are saddened and angry that he has been conditionally reinstated. We just hope that teams think twice about the PR consequences before signing him. When we think about those poor doggies who were thrown in the swimming pool and electocuted, it's almost more than we can take. Thanks for posting this Max.

Barked by: Minster Jr. (Dogster Member)

July 28th 2009 at 9:06 am

No comment cause Momma does not have very nice words to type. But her agrees

Barked by: REDFORD (Dogster Member)

July 28th 2009 at 10:00 am

Amen and amen, Max.

Barked by: Sophie (Dogster Member)

July 28th 2009 at 10:01 am

I speak for our whole pack, Atley included although he was too young to fully understand, when I say we cannot agree with you more!! We will never forget and there is no amount of payment of any kind that could ever make up for his sick sadism and the fact that the NFL is reinstating him is beyond forgiveable for me. I have always enjoyed football season with my folks and grandpa, but this year, I think we will simply go for long contemplative walks, hoping all those sweet hearts that were so horribly tortured and killed by MV will some how enjoy the smells of the world though us.

Sophie and Family

Barked by: Shula (Dogster Member)

July 28th 2009 at 10:11 am

Amen to that, Max. We are with you 100% on that!

Barked by: Flicka ... CGC (Dogster Member)

July 28th 2009 at 10:20 am

See ???

Lots of voices MV... LOTS...

This isnt ended by far....

Barked by: ♥ Maggie ♥ (Dogster Member)

July 28th 2009 at 2:06 pm

Very well said Max! Regardless if a team picks him or not I'm a firm believer in "what goes around, comes around". His day will come.

Barked by: Dexter (Dogster Member)

July 29th 2009 at 6:34 pm

Max, your word ring true and clear. He will get his judgement some day, we are Gods creatures too. ...after all God spelled back words is Dog...who do you think ranks higher?!?!?!? BOL!

Barked by: Willie (Dogster Member)

August 4th 2009 at 2:07 pm

Glad to see another Massachusetts pup standing strongly for injustice. I am proud to join you and others barking out loud for those who no longer can. We will not forget or forgive MV for his cruelty and pain to so many.

Barked by: Duke (Dogster Member)

October 4th 2009 at 12:09 am

Our whole family think this is a marvalous idea Max. We are with you one hundred and ten percent as they always say in sports.
As to having anything more to say...I am afraid there may be young pups present and I am for once going to agree with Momma and keep my yapper shut, but y'all are thinking on the same line as we are...