It was a crime that shocked the nation. In 2007,
investigators walked inside NFL quarterback’s Virginia mansion and uncovered an
illegal dog fighting operation. Gruesome details of abuse, torture and
execution of “under-performing” dogs made headlines and sparked public outrage.
Vick served 19 months in a federal prison, after which he
was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles. As for the 51 abused pit bulls seized
from Vick’s farm, a.k.a Bad Newz Kennel? They were immediately deemed the most
aggressive, violent dogs in America and were doomed to be put down. That’s
where a hero named Donna Reynolds comes in.
Donna was part of a panel of animal experts who found these
dogs were anything but dangerous toward people. They believed the dogs deserved
a chance to live, and fought for the dogs’ redemption.
Yes, these pit bulls required work, patience, and care;
they were justifiably scared to death of the world around them. But they got
their redemption, and each day brought unbelievable progress. The pit bulls
once used as bait, breeding, and fighting dogs began to overcome their fears.
Some have even gone on to become therapy dogs who work with children!
It was recently announced that the former Bad News Kennel
has been reinvented as a haven for the recovery of abused dogs. The 15-acre
property, purchased in 2011 by non-profit Dogs Deserve Better, has since been
transformed into a refuge known as Good Newz Rehab Center. Its mission is to
serve as a place to help abused dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds regain
trust in human beings.
Watch the incredible transformation of these pit bulls
below:
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