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 We call them the Vicktory Dogs - 22 pit bulls seized from ex-NFL star Michael Vick and placed in special care at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. They're here because they had nowhere else to go.
Many of them are suffering from serious psychological and emotional trauma, similar to what you see in children from situations of abuse and neglect. Many of them had been forced to fight to the death - like gladiators in some primitive arena.
Other national organizations had simply called for the dogs to be killed. But what kind of message does that send about how our society treats the victims of such horrible abuse? There are real options, and with your support these dogs can have good lives that make up for everything that went before.
 Already they're making progress: learning how to play, how to relax, how to love. Many of them will be adopted to experienced homes. Others will live out their lives in the beautiful environment of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
 Follow their progress as they start new lives here at the nation's largest refuge for abused and abandoned animals.
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Meet some of the dogs |
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Shadow
When Shadow first came to Best Friends, he was terrified of everything. Turns out all he needed was some TLC and a little time to work through the bad memories of his past.
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Curly
Curly has earned himself the nickname of "Sneaky Eyes." Spend an afternoon with him and you may agree he seems to have an ability to stare right through you. But if he seems preoccupied with his surroundings, there's a good reason. He's always looking for something new to do!
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| Go here to follow the progress of the Vicktory Dogs as their fun, quirky and engaging personalities start to emerge. Recent entries include: |
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The challenges of studying psychological trauma in animals |
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Confessions of a closet sitter |
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Trading spaces |
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How did pit bulls become branded as icons of a billion dollar dog-fighting industry? Learn more about these dogs, join our discussion forums, and help bring justice to these misunderstood animals.
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Trading spaces |
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Stop Breed Specific Legislation - Best Friends is best friend to bully breeds |
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News from the Stop Breed Specific Legislation community |
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From their rescue by government officials to their journey to Best Friends, and their future.
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Vicktory dogs Q & A with Paul Berry, CEO |
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Did you get my good side? |
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Speaking for the voiceless victims - Best Friends role in saving some of the Vick dogs |
Best Friends works with our members and with humane organizations at home and abroad to
bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets. After all, kindness to animals builds
a better world for all of us. Your support makes it all possible. Be part of this work of love.
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