⇒ Descargar Gratis The Lost Dogs Michael Vick Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption Jim Gorant 9781592405503 Books

The Lost Dogs Michael Vick Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption Jim Gorant 9781592405503 Books

Download As PDF : The Lost Dogs Michael Vick Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption Jim Gorant 9781592405503 Books

The Lost Dogs Michael Vick Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption Jim Gorant 9781592405503 Books

I put off reading this one for a while because I knew it would bother me a lot. I finally gathered the courage to read it, preparing myself for things I knew would haunt me until I die. I wasn't wrong. What they did to those dogs is so heartbreaking that I'm not sure how these people can even be considered human at all. But even tho this book will be hard to read, it is worth the time and tears you'll put into it. Gorant could have talked about Vick or pointed fingers or any other number of things that would have just pulled the book down. This one is about the DOGS. As it should be. And bless every single one of them and the people who fought so hard for them. They will also stay with me until I die.


Tags : The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption [Jim Gorant] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. <b>An inspiring story of survival and our powerful bond with man's best friend, in the aftermath of the nation's most notorious case of animal cruelty. </b> Animal lovers and sports fans were shocked when the story broke about NFL player Michael Vick's brutal dog fighting operation. But what became of the dozens of dogs who survived? As acclaimed writer Jim Gorant discovered,Jim Gorant,The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption,Gotham,1592405509,11092011_23883,PET004000,Animal Rights,Dogs - General,Animal welfare;United States.,Dog rescue;Virginia;Smithfield;Anecdotes.,Pit bull terriers;Virginia;Smithfield;Anecdotes.,ANIMAL RIGHTS AND WELFARE,Anecdotes,Animal welfare,Dog rescue,Dogs - Breeds,Essays,GENERAL,General Adult,NATURE Animal Rights,Non-Fiction,Pets,Pets Dogs General,Pit bull terriers,Smithfield,United States,Virginia

The Lost Dogs Michael Vick Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption Jim Gorant 9781592405503 Books Reviews

This is a hard book to read - you'll cry, you'll laugh, you'll feel angry, you'll feel relief, you'll feel disbelief, and on and on. This is also a hard book to put down. I usually read it with one or both of my pit bull rescues, snuggled next to me. The legal battles that were fought while these dogs' lives were in question were never really fully covered in the news. It was amazing to learn how many of our practices changed after this case. Yes, Michael Vick and the other people associated with these horrible crimes are people I will never, ever understand - it makes me sick to think there are people like this in the world. However, it makes my heart smile to read about all the wonderful people who worked tirelessly, day and night, some for years, to help bring these beautiful dogs a better life, even if only for a short time for some of them. Read this book. Do not be surprised when there are hard parts to read - life was infinitely harder for these dogs, so your "suffering" while reading this is nothing in comparison. And when you finish the book and put it away, hug your dogs and every dog you see.
Once I started reading this book, I was unable to put it down. The only time I put it down was to walk my two pit bull rescues. I read it in a day, and it sent me through a wide range of emotions. There were parts of the book that were very difficult to get through but necessary to understand the monsters that were eventually prosecuted. I do think the book was fair. Vick is a monster, and sorry...he's going to look like a monster even if you are just telling the story from an unbiased point of view. It shows his clear lack of remorse, not from commentary but from Vick's actions following his guilty plea (specifically his court ordered monetary payment for the rehabilitation of the dogs).

It was fascinating to learn about the legal hoops that law enforcement officers were forced to jump through in the county of Surry. I was unaware of the local politics which leaned toward letting football players display open sociopathic behavior without any threat of arrest. These investigators risked their careers; they are true heroes, and it is nice to know that these tough guys have such a soft spot for our canine best friends. It was also uplifting to hear of a U.S. attorney that cares about animal cruelty. While Vick's gang was a perfect storm of monsters, the investigators, attorneys, veterinarians, legal representatives and rescue organizations that came together afterward were a perfect storm of the best of mankind.

This book does make me wonder about the NFL in general. Why do we continue to reward criminal behavior with loyal fans? As football season starts, I see college kids walking around with new Vick jerseys. I try to understand that Eagles fans are a loyal breed, but do they have to wear Vick jerseys? I used to think that the Eagles organization should be ashamed of themselves, but now I blame the entire NFL organization. Vick made absolutely no effort to redeem himself following his sentence, and they rewarded him by welcoming him back. That's the negative and it is the part of this story that leads me to sometimes feel anger and disgust...on to the positive...and yes, there is a positive side to this story.

One of the reasons I felt good after reading this book is that I found myself addicted to reading about the progress these dogs made outside the confines of the prison of a monster. I still am unable to think of Jonny Justice or Leo without laughing, and I'm unable to think of Sweet Jasmine without shedding a tear. At the same time I shed a tear for Sweet Jasmine, I'm so content to know that she found kindness and love in this world.

One of the biggest surprises I found after reading this book was the feeling I had this morning. I walked my dogs down to the beach where I live in San Diego as I do every morning, and I thought that I would look down on them as they waited for their treats and think about how lucky they are to have a "sucker" like me as their human. Instead, I thought about how lucky I am to have them. This book left me with a peaceful feeling that there are others like me out there who devote a good chunk of their lives to enriching the lives of this sweet, goofy and loyal breed.

I can't forget to point out that Jim Gorant is another new hero for me. He actually took the time to document this case, and he "gets it". There are portions of the book where he peeks into the mind of what a dog must feel, and it is touching. He also enlightens us on where the money goes with rescue organizations, and he shines a light on organizations that wanted nothing to do with saving these dogs; they just wanted a sound bite on CNN (I'm talking to you PETA!!!). Gorant is just an excellent writer; his descriptions of these dogs and their goofy behavior hit close to home with me. So Bravo Mr. Gorant. Excellent job.
Well written and I will never forget, never forget the little red dog. This book is so well written. I wish that Ron Chimelis and Obama would take the time to read it before providing their opinions to the public.

Article of Ron Chimelis on allowing Vick to have dogs in the future “ If he (Michael Vick) fails, one dog will sadly pay the price, and we will be reminded that not everyone who says they are rehabbed really is. But maybe, just maybe, he won’t fail. Michael Vick can make the case that people can indeed turn themselves around. I think it’s a risk worth taking, not just for Vick, but for us."

Response to the article of Ron Chimelis
Wow. Really. It scares me that you feel you have thought this through. Please consider again. Think. Don’t be flippant. Consider what you are saying, please.
You come from the place that says “people are too willing to write people off….that we do not give second chances”
But then, the logic fails and you jump to GIVING EVERYONE A SECOND CHANCE by including those who cruelly killed defenseless beings. Sorry, there are some who CANNOT have a second chance. Why? SIMPLY BECAUSE IT IS TOO DANGEROUS TO THOSE WHO CANNOT PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM THEIR KIND.
Where is your Logic in this? Give the person(s) who “made the mistake”’ the person(s) who performed the CRIMINAL and NOT TO MENTION, IMMORAL act….give them a second chance EVEN IF IT MEANS PUTTING ANOTHER LIFE (who did nothing wrong, a total innocent) DIRECTLY IN HARM’S WAY?
Oh, I forgot….to quote you “But maybe, just maybe, the worst won’t happen." YOU willing to step up to this plate??? That’s scary…..SACRIFICIAL DOG/SACRIFICIAL HUMANS.
In fact, you listed nothing that Michael Vick has done that demonstrates his deserving a second chance. No, in fact, because he can throw a ball with accuracy, his life is Unchanged….the money is back, the fame and admiration is back, it’s all back for him.
And You are ready to SACRIFICE yet another dog to these people for the CHANCE that they might NOT KILL IT?? Really? Will you stand by this dog 24 hours a day while it is in the presence of these people….these men who laughed while they hung a dog…..this man who swung a dog to the ground until its head burst……this man and his cronies who held a dog’s head under water until it drowned? All these acts take time….1 second…..5 seconds…..1 minute…….2 minutes….5 minutes…. ….all time for any of their consciences to kick in. But, Nothing. Nada. Just a life that looked to them for approval, for validation, tried to perform for them…..hurting, crying out, yelping, dying a horrible violent death. This man, personally, killed in several very cruel and heartless ways defenseless animals…READ THE TRANSCRIPT. Sure, knowing your written attitude, these were not worthy of your care….they were ”just dogs” that Vick and his unconscionable cronies trained to fight So, rather than say this man actually deserves NOT to be near animals, you would rather throw another dog INTO the RING, so to speak….with this supposed human. I have not added that we should be worried for children in this man’s presence but it carries far more logic than does yours. Because the FACT is that ANYONE with a CONSCIENCE, ANYONE with a SOUL…..no matter how they were ‘brought up’ or in what ‘culture’ (excuse # 561 and 562)…understands that HURTING AND KILLING are wrong. It is WITHIN a person. EVERYTHING ELSE is “I’m a victim’ EXCUSE.
So, while he proclaims to “not be a psychopath”….this is even more illogical…really? You Want to claim that? And JUST BECAUSE HE PLAYS A GAME WELL, JUSTICE IS AND HAS BEEN VERY LIGHTLY APPLIED.
And, now, you feel his chance to show his sanity, to demonstrate his rehabilitation, IS MORE IMPOPTANT than yet another defenseless being's life? You feel that risking the dog’s life will help us be more open to giving people a second chance. WE DO NOT NEED YET ANOTHER DOG’S DEATH TO DO THAT. Anyone who DOES NOT deliberately HURT/KILL defenseless living things CAN HAVE a second chance. A third chance. Anyone who DELIBERATELY HURTS/KILLS defenseless life should be in lockup away from others. Something is WRONG with them. Think. Could YOU KILL a dog? Could you swing it’s head into concrete until it burst? Could you hold its head under water as it fought for life until it suffocated from water filling its lungs? No, it goes against everything inside of you because you do not lack the something that makes you human.
Think about it another way….your LACK of care for this one life, this dog that you intend to hand to this killer, maybe you could not ACTUALLY DO THE KILLING BUT YOU ARE CAPABLE AND WILLING TO HAVE IT DONE FOR YOU. By Michael Vick. Think……does this put you closer to the category which he occupies?
Many people Do deserve a second chance and are willingly given it. Yet IT”S TIME to STOP PUTTING ON BLINDERS……to give the person who performed the CRIMINAL AND IMMORAL act a second chance WHEN it means putting another life directly in harm’s way? Not only is this not “fair play” but it is ILLOGICAL. WE MUST FACE IT. THERE DO EXIST SOME ACTS that deserve NO CHANCE to be REPEATED. NONE
I put off reading this one for a while because I knew it would bother me a lot. I finally gathered the courage to read it, preparing myself for things I knew would haunt me until I die. I wasn't wrong. What they did to those dogs is so heartbreaking that I'm not sure how these people can even be considered human at all. But even tho this book will be hard to read, it is worth the time and tears you'll put into it. Gorant could have talked about Vick or pointed fingers or any other number of things that would have just pulled the book down. This one is about the DOGS. As it should be. And bless every single one of them and the people who fought so hard for them. They will also stay with me until I die.