Vicktory Dogs Stories

Shadow, one of the Vicktory Dogs

190 dogs rescued from LeShon Johnson’s dogfighting ring

Federal authorities are calling it the largest single-person bust in history.
The victims of dogfighting deserve a chance to live
Julie Castle Blog
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Behind the scenes with Vicktory dog Meryl

Video provides a glimpse at what Meryl's life was really like at Best Friends...
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Remembering Vicktory dog Meryl's incredible life and legacy

Meryl, who came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with the other Vicktory dogs resc...
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Washington Post highlights the Vicktory dogs, paying tribute to their courage, love and legacy

Newspaper article celebrates the extraordinary lives of the dogs rescued from form...
Julie Castle Blog
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Vicktory dog Mel passes away, leaving behind a legacy of love and redemption

Rescued from NFL quarterback Michael Vick's dogfighting ring, Vicktory dog Me...
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Vicktory dog Layla has passed away, but her memory lives on

Vicktory dog Layla, rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring, died in Jun...
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How a handful of animal lovers changed the world for homeless pets

On 35th anniversary of founding of Best Friends, Francis Battista reviews how the ...
Best Friends Magazine
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Best pet stories of 2018

Read the best (and more popular) pet stories of 2018 about dogs and a cat who over...
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My Vicktory dog story: Adoption manager Kristi Littrell

Best Friends adoption manager shares her experience with former Michael Vick dog L...
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10 years, three Vicktory dogs and one incredible journey

For Meryl, Mya and Curly, it's been a decade of hope, healing and uncondition...
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My Vicktory dog story: Caregiver and vet tech Betsy Kidder

Best Friends caregiver shares her memories of working with and rehabilitating the ...
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My Vicktory dog story: Adopter Amy Egger

How Georgia the Vicktory dog brought joy to her adopted mom
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My Vicktory dog story: Adopter Rachel Johnson

Adopter of former Michael Vick dog Oscar describes how this Vicktory dog settled i...
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My Vicktory dog story: Volunteer and visitor director Patty Hegwood

Best Friends volunteer director shares her memories of the former Michael Vick dog...
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My Vicktory dog story: Volunteer Betty Grieb

Best Friends volunteer shares sweet memories of the former Mike Vick dogs rescued,...
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