Eagles give to animal groups after signing Vick
Months after facing criticism for signing convicted dogfighter Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagles are making good on a pledge to support animal welfare groups, the Associated Press reports.
The team on Monday unveiled a program called TAWK, which stands for Treating Animals With Kindness. The initiative aims to reduce animal abuse, encourage spaying and neutering and end dogfighting through public education and awareness.
The Eagles awarded grants of $50,000 each to Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, the Humane Society of Berks County and the Humane Society of the United States.
Vick served 18 months in prison for his involvement in a dogfighting ring.
Comments
That's very nice of them, but why isn't VICK the one paying? Last I checked, the Eagles only signed felons, they didn't commit felonies. They should be taking their contributions out of Vick's pocket. I'm glad the charities are coming out on top, though.
Posted by: Caitlin | October 13, 2009 4:11 PM
I would have liked them to give the money to the PSPCA in Philadelphia instead of the National HSUS since the PSPCA are the ONLY organization actively investigating animal fighting and prosecuting animal abusers in the city of Philadelphia.
Nevertheless, it's a step in the right direction.
http://www.pspca.org/news?id=298
Posted by: baltimoregal | October 13, 2009 6:37 PM
But doesn't $150,000 seem rather small given the wealth of the organization giving it? Sounds more like a token gesture than a true commitment to the cause.
Posted by: Aria | October 14, 2009 9:22 AM