Ending Breed-Specific Legislation Stories

Early results of a groundbreaking study by Best Friends Animal Society veterinarian show the former Michael Vick fighting dogs are making progress.

Judge upholds dog breed ban in Denver, Colorado, ruling city officials' concern for public safety justifies confiscating and killing pit bulls.

Best Friends horses make a donation to the Vicktory dogs!

Best Friends is using Top Tag Pet IDs to input medical and behavioral data for each Vicktory dog (former Michael Vick dogs) to track their progress.

Lance was shy, scared and withdrawn when he was rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring. Lance is now learning life can be good.

National Geographic Channel (NGC) announces new episodes of ‘DogTown' TV series that will follow the rehabilitation of Michael Vick fighting dogs.

The media meets the Michael Vick dogs, who become stars for a day. (Not for being fighters, but for being lovers!)

Best Friends Animal Society is an ally to pit bulls and other ‘bully breeds.' We believe dogs should be assessed on their behavior, not their breed.

Best Friends has advocated for the Michael Vick dogs from the beginning of the court proceedings through the placement of 22 of them at our Sanctuary.

Identities of the pitbulls from the Michael Vick case can't be revealed yet per federal court order. They are adjusting well to life at the Sanctuary.

Michael Vick fighting pit bulls are coming the Sanctuary for help, healing and rehabilitation. Best Friends is committed to helping abused dogs.

NFL player Michael Vick sentenced to prison on dog-fighting charges as many of his canine victims prepare to come to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Mariah's Promise, a no-kill sanctuary, provides safe haven for dogs after Denver, Colorado, outlaws pit bulls, but there are legal challenges.

Animal rescue groups to care for confiscated Michael Vick pitbulls as recommended by Valparaiso University School of Law Professor Rebecca J. Huss.

Two people and a black and white pit bull mix puppy were hitchhiking. But the people left the pup and never came back. He's now at the Sanctuary.